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ATTENTION VANDALS: Stop Stealing Manhole Covers
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
The theft rate for manhole covers and storm drainage grates is escalating in Mobile, causing thousands of dollars in damage and leaving motorists at risk. Vandals are stealing the covers and grates,...
Museum of Mobile Closing on Mondays
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
As part of the recent budgetary cutbacks, the Museum of Mobile will be closed to the public on Mondays beginning May 3, 2010. Previously scheduled tours and events will continue. Located at 111...
Information for Mobile Citizens Regarding Oil Spill in the Gulf
Posted on: April 30th, 2010
Web site for current information-updated frequently: www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com Web site for information on USCG Sector Mobile Area Contingency Plan for oil spill pollution response:...
Local Economist Supports Proposed Sales Tax Hike
Posted on: April 29th, 2010
University of South Alabama economist Dr. Semoon Chang recently issued an analysis of Mayor Sam Jones's temporary one percent sales tax proposal (see below). Chang said, "laying off hundreds of city...
Council Entitlement Committee to Meet
Posted on: April 29th, 2010
There will be an Entitlement Committee Meeting on Tuesday, May 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the 9th Floor, City Council Conference Room. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss 2010 – 2011 Entitlement...
Mayor Jones's State of the City Address
Posted on: April 28th, 2010
Below is the State of the City address given by Mayor Sam Jones on Wednesday, April 28, 2010: Thank you! Good afternoon. Before I move along in the speech – I’d like to thank the Mobile Area...
Councilman Richardson Welcomes South African Visitor
Posted on: April 27th, 2010
L to R: Mr. Zikie Molusi, Councilman Fred Richardson and Ms. Peggy Castile Thrash Mr. Molusi is visiting Mobile all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa, where he is the Producer of the...
Council Finance Committee to Meet
Posted on: April 23rd, 2010
The Finance Committee of the Mobile City Council will hold a meeting on Monday, April 26, 2010 in the 9th Floor Conference Room, starting at 4 p.m....
Keep Mobile Beautiful Document Shredding Event this Saturday
Posted on: April 21st, 2010
Keep Mobile Beautiful, Safe Shredding and Recycled Fibers invite you to join us for "Spring Green" at the Museum of Mobile this Saturday, April 24 to celebrate Earth Day. It is just in time to safely...
Mayor Jones Welcomes EADS North America Bid for Tanker
Posted on: April 20th, 2010
Re: EADS North America announcement to sole-source bidding on refueling tanker “The announcement made by EADS North America today to become a bidder in the refueling tanker competition is welcome...