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West Montgomery County Revenue Office Closed Due to COVID-19

The Revenue Commissioner’s West Office is closed due to COVID-19-related issues. The Montgomery County Commission says the office on Mobile Highway is temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution while the facility is being sanitized. The office hopes to reopen on Monday. In the meantime, the Montgomery County Commission says residents can use the other facilities throughout the county:…

Montgomery Co. Commission Swears-In Familiar Faces

The Montgomery County Commission held its Organizational meeting where the elected Commissioners took the oath of office. The same five previous Commissioners were sworn-in after running unopposed in the general election. The commission also elected Commissioner Elton N. Dean as Chairman, and Commissioner Doug Singleton as Vice-chairman. Commissioner Singleton says he’s excited for the group to return. “We don’t vote…

Montgomery Co. Commission Unveils New Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park

West Montgomery added some fun things to do for you and your family. On Monday, Nov. 9, the Montgomery county commission held the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Elton N. Dean, Sr. Park located in West Montgomery. The 15-acre park includes a five-acre pond, playground, pavilions, and an overlook. “There’s no other park like this in Montgomery Alabama,” says…

Former Montgomery County Commissioner Jiles Williams Dies

Former Montgomery County Commissioner Jiles Williams has died. The Montgomery County Commission confirmed his passing last night. He served as District 4 Commissioner for nearly two decades from 2000 to 2016. Montgomery County Commission Chair Elton Dean said “He was a one of a kind Commissioner who cared deeply for the people he served. He truly had a servant’s heart…

Montgomery Co. Commission to Seek Legal Opinion as LEAD Academy Asks for Portion of Sales Tax Funds

LEAD Academy is asking for a a portion of Montgomery County’s 1-cent sales tax increase.  Approved in 2003, the tax was passed in support of public education. Charlotte Meadows, board chair of Montgomery’s first charter school, went before the Montgomery County Commission Monday morning.  Meadows says LEAD qualifies for the funds,  arguing the charter school is considered public education. District…

Montgomery Voters to Decide on Tax Increase Benefiting Public Schools in November

Montgomery County residents will be voting on a tax increase, in the upcoming November election that would benefit Montgomery Public Schools. After making its way through the legislature earlier this year, The Montgomery County Commission voted unanimously Monday, on a resolution to have the proposed tax increase on the ballot for voters to decide. Currently, Montgomery County sits at the…