Politics Articles

Council delays votes on proposed subdivision again

BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — For the second time in as many meetings, the Auburn City Council on Oct. 21 postponed a series of votes that would determine the future of a massive mixed-use development on the city’s northern outskirts.Now, the future of...

Opelika votes against amending B&B rules

BY MICHELLE KEY | PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council rejected two proposed amendments to the city’s bed-and-breakfast ordinance Tuesday night.Up for consideration were two different but similar proposed amendments — one considered “less restrictive” and the...

District 38 race headed to runoff between Dixon, Nelson

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER EAST ALABAMA — The race for Alabama’s District 38 special primary election, held Tuesday, Oct. 21, is headed to a runoff between Garrett Dixon and Kristin Nelson.Dixon received 224 votes (15.65%) in Chambers County and 650 votes (54.39%) in...

Southern Union thanks lawmakers for support

BY KADIE TAYLORTHE OBSERVER OPELKA — Southern Union State Community College Executive Director of Advancement and Community Relations Gretchen VanValkenburg welcomed guests to the Oct. 21 Legislative Appreciation Luncheon.“We're just thrilled to have so many people...