Politics Articles

Auburn City Council confirms fee increase

BY DAN SCHMIDTFOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN – Previously proposed solid waste collection fee increases are now codified after the Auburn City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the rate hike. It is the first time the city has raised the price of its solid waste...

Opelika City Council honors two city employees

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER OPELIKA — Opelika Mayor Gary Fuller and the city council presented Attaboy Awards to Chief Building Inspector Jeff Kappelman and Opelika Police Sergeant Richard Canfield for going above and beyond their duty as city employees.Canfield...

Lee County Commission begins search for COO

BY MICHELLE KEYPUBLISHER LEE COUNTY — After much discussion, the Lee County Commission approved a motion to start the process of hiring a chief operating officer (COO). The pay range for this new position will be between $175,000 and $225,000. The listing can be found...

Richard Cooley Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Smiths Station

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER SMITHS STATION — Richard A. Cooley, the current Mayor of Smiths Station and a lifelong resident, officially announced today that he will seek election to a full term as mayor in the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 26.Cooley,...