Politics Articles

City of Opelika reduces occupational tax

BY THE CITY OF OPELIKA OPELIKA – The city of Opelika is proud to announce 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...

Opelika City Council approves board appointments

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika City Council met on Thursday, Jan. 23 after postponing its regularly scheduled Tuesday night meeting after Winter Storm Enzo blanketed Opelika with approximately two and one-half inches of snow. During the rescheduled meeting...

Proposed Auburn subdivision on hold pending CompPlan 2030

163-home development not compatible with current zoning, land use code BY DANIEL SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — A proposed 163-home subdivision in north Auburn is now indefinitely postponed after the developer withdrew several ordinances at Thursday night’s Auburn...

Probate judge gavel passed from Bill English to Jere Colley

BY HANNAH GOLDFINGER FOR THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Monday night was Lee County Probate Judge Bill English’s last Lee County Commission meeting.English has been serving for 24 years, having taken office in 2001. Newly-elected Probate Judge Jere Colley is stepping into the...