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City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

CONTRIBUTED BY CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA — The City of Opelika announced a historic reduction in the occupational tax rate, marking a significant moment in the city’s commitment to its citizens and economic growth. After 34 years at 1.5%, the city council has voted to...

Lee County Commission to stream public comments

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGERFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The Lee County Commission decided last week to reintroduce recording public comments from citizens, as well as establishing a bi-weekly work session schedule.The commission discussed reinstating public comments as part of...

Changes to Auburn’s animal welfare ordinance on the horizon

CONTRIBUTED BY DANIEL SCHMIDT AUBURN – Extreme weather and a husky puppy’s recent death put Auburn’s animal welfare ordinances in the spotlight at Tuesday’s city council meeting as members and city employees discussed updating what is currently on the books.While...

Opelika Council considers reducing occupational tax

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — On Feb. 4, the Opelika City Council approved an amendment to reduce the occupational license fee rate from one and one-half percent to one percent of the gross receipts for work done or services performed or rendered within...
Local agencies receive funds

Local agencies receive funds

CONTRIBUTED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR LEE COUNTY — The Alabama Council on Human Relations Inc., which serves Lee County, received $1.45 million...

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