Politics Articles

Opelika Council OKs 2026 community funding

BY MICHELLE KEY PUBLISHER OPELIKA — The Opelika City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 4, for Mayor Eddie Smith’s first meeting in office. During the session, Smith issued a proclamation recognizing Nov. 4 as Peacebuilding Appreciation Day. Before reading the proclamation,...

Council delays vote on building moratorium

By Daniel Schmidt AUBURN – In response to congestion and other problems, the Auburn City Council will consider temporarily suspending the construction of multi-unit developments and private off-campus student housing near downtown Auburn. A vote on the proposed...

Sen. Jay Hovey to serve as vice chair of Senate County And Municipal Government Committee

CONTRIBUTED BYALABAMA SENATE ALABAMA — Senate President Pro Tem Garlan Gudger (R - Cullman) announced last week that Sen. Jay Hovey (R - Auburn) is being appointed to serve as vice chair of the body’s County and Municipal Government Committee. “As a former city...

Lee County Commission appoints vice chair

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The commission approved the appointment of a commission vice chair during Monday night’s Lee County Commission meeting. District 1 Commissioner Doug Cannon will now be able to break ties during a meeting, should...