Jefferson County Going Under

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June 5 (Bloomberg) -- Alabama’s most populous county is preparing to stop road maintenance, close courthouses and shutter services for the elderly after a court struck down taxes that pay for about 35 percent of its budget.

Jefferson County, which includes Birmingham, released a plan to cut $52 million from its budget as it appeals the ruling against its business and occupational taxes to the Alabama Supreme Court. Without that revenue, the county has said it is at risk of running out of money as soon as this month.

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County officials have said they can’t raise sewer rates high enough to pay for the bonds without placing an undue strain on the poor. In Birmingham, a city of 230,000, 27 percent of the population lives below the poverty line, more than double the national rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

6/5/099:36 PM

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pineywoodscatHall of Famer

Take a real close look at the curent regime in office in Birmingham and the Jefferson County Commission and you will quickly know why. There are so many Federal people snooping around trying to put the tangle of garbage together. I suspect before its over that the current mayor and others may be upended for their prior county connections and current city, county connections. MHO

6/6/091:42 PM

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Zombie 9tailsHall of Famer

I used to live there. No leadership. The sheriff was always trying to shut down the gaming machines at the dog track, or something to play up to get the church vote. Jefferson County is a joke and I'm glad that I no longer live there. They need a great leader like Obama or Don Siegelman to run the city.

6/6/091:46 PM

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john rebFamiliar Face

its the same problem in most big cities.if folks would just get off their lazy butts and go to work it might get better.

6/6/093:09 PM

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interventor1Post Master

Its the same im most cities and counties with Democrat leadership for decades. Do Detroit, Memphis, Atlanta, Philadelphia and DC comes to mind.

6/6/098:15 PM

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Maggie2Hall of Famer

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Originally posted by pineywoodscat:
Take a real close look at the curent regime in office in Birmingham and the Jefferson County Commission and you will quickly know why. There are so many Federal people snooping around trying to put the tangle of garbage together. I suspect before its over that the current mayor and others may be upended for their prior county connections and current city, county connections. MHO

You are exactly right, woodscat. I have Family who lives there. Their water and sewer bill each month is AT LEAST 90.00, but is usually higher! The thieves are in the Mayors Office, now! Sometimes I feel bad for folks that live there, but then again, They VOTED them IN! The City Leaders have been under Investigation by the Federal Govt. for years! Some have been indicted already (including Mayor Langford). Does this bother anybody but me??

6/6/0910:38 PM

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