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Mobile County Commission
Commissioner Connie Hudson
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MESSAGE FROM COMMISSIONER CONNIE HUDSON
If April showers bring May flowers... as the rhyme goes, then Mobile County has certainly had plentiful precipitation recently to encourage a very generous display of Spring blossoms and healthy vegetation growth. Spring has definitely arrived! Please make sure to check out the Spring Calendar of Events in this issue to find out about upcoming local events and activities of interest.
On Thursday, April 16, I was very honored and pleased to accept a Community Partner Award on behalf of the Mobile County Commission from Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP). The coalition represents over 200 local businesses and education leaders who share the vision of applying science-based environmental best practices to business and community issues. The award was presented jointly to Mobile County and to Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast for the development and operation of the Mobile County Recycling Center located off of Hitt Road. After only five months of operation, the Center is averaging 1,900 vehicles per week and has collected over 690,000 pounds of recyclables! I am proud of the County's continued commitment to protecting and preserving our precious natural resources, and especially proud of our citizens in supporting these efforts.
Have a safe and enjoyable weekend!
Warmest Regards,
Connie
2015 Annual PEP Awards
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Commissioner Hudson is pictured with
Frank Harkins, President and CEO of Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast.
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FEATURED MOBILE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
PET OF THE WEEK, "LEMON"
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 "Lemon" is a 1-year-old shepherd mix. She is a sweet, friendly girl who loves attention. She's already spayed, is up to date on vaccinations, and has had her adoption fee waived! If you are interested in adopting "Lemon", please contact the Mobile County Animal Shelter (MCAS) at 574-3647 (DOGS) or stop by the shelter at 7665 Howells Ferry Road. You can also follow the MCAS on Facebook, Instagram (mcacshelter), or Twitter (@mcacshelter) to receive updates about adoptable pets and upcoming events!
For more information on the Mobile County Animal Shelter or to view a list of all current adoptable pets at the MCAS Click Here. |
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT FEATURING...
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National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW) is observed each April to promote victims' rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. This year's theme "Engaging Communities, Empowering Victims" emphasizes the collective and individual effort of the community to not only help crime victims rebuild their lives but also to expand services and reach more victims.
Join the Mobile County District Attorney's Office, city officials, law enforcement personnel, victim service agencies, crime victims, and community members as they observe National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 19 through April 25.
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS' RIGHTS WEEK EVENTS
 When: Noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, April 25
Where: Bel Air Mall, 3299 Bel Air Mall, Mobile
Community and victim service agencies will be available on site to provide information and resources to citizens.
For additional details regarding National Crime Victims' Rights Week, please contact a Victim Service Officer at 574-8400.
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MOBILE COUNTY SPRING CALENDAR
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When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Friday, May 1 and Saturday, May 2
Where: Start the tour at any of the featured homes.
Explore six local private gardens and discover new ideas for your own at this year's Gallery of Gardens tour! Tour homes in Spring Hill, Midtown and West Mobile. Master Gardeners will be at each location to give visitors descriptions of the gardens and highlight ideas they can use at home.
During the tour, the MBG Market Place will be open to help make your new ideas a reality in your garden.
Gallery Etiquette: Please be considerate of Gallery homeowners and their neighbors. Do not block drives or create traffic hazards. MBG suggests appropriate shoes for uneven terrain and makes no claims as regards the full access to all personal home gardens, which may have inclines, steps, or uneven surfaces. Public restrooms are not available. Ticket takers will have cold drinks and water available for purchase.
To purchase tickets online Click Here.
Or purchase tickets at any of the following locations:
A Bloom Nursery, B&B Pet Stop,Blair's Nursery in Saraland, Carpe Diem, Elizabeth's Garden, Page & Palette, Spring Hill Ace Hardware, Wild Birds Unlimited, Zimlich's Patio & Garden Center
 When: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3
Where: Litter removal and Apple Snail cleanup-Lake Drive Tricentennial Park
Join the Mobile County Health Department, Mobile Baykeeper & Keep Mobile Beautiful for a free, family-friendly celebration including a cane pole fishing tournament, live music and educational exhibits.
For more information on Creekfest 2015 or to sign up to participate in the clean up event Click Here or contact Mobile Baykeeper at 433-4229.
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For information or to purchase tickets call the box office at 479-2327. To view the complete game schedule Click Here.
Come out to home games and support Mobile's BayBears. The BayBears look to make the Southern League Championship Series playoffs for the sixth-straight season! |
For additional information on City of Mobile events Click Here.
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MOBILE COUNTY COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER LINK
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Click Here to view the Town Crier, the official news of Dauphin Island from Mayor Jeff Collier and the Town Council.  Click Here to view the latest official newsletter from the City of Semmes with a message from Semmes Mayor Judy Hale.
 Click Here to view the official newsletter of the Southwest Mobile County Chamber of Commerce.
 Click Here to view the latest news from the Downtown Mobile Alliance on the DMA Facebook page.
Click Here to view the latest edition of the Semmes Senior Center newsletter and Click Here to view the latest activities calendar.
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DISTRICT 2 ROAD PROJECTS UPDATE
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Current District 2 road projects are moving along toward completion.
Click Here to view a complete list of ongoing road projects in Mobile County Commission District 2.
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KUDOS AND CONGRATULATIONS
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Happy Anniversary Airbus D&S!
Airbus Defense and Space Military Aircraft, Inc., a division of the Airbus Group, celebrated its 10th Anniversary in Mobile last week. The division, formerly known as EADS CASA, located adjacent to the Mobile Regional Airport, will also become the new worldwide support center for the C212 transport aircraft series.
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MOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Through March we have completed 50% of the 2015 fiscal year. Our year-to-date revenue through March 2015 is $71,979,789.52. This represents 57.96% of budgeted FY2015 revenue. Receipt of many of our major revenues lag by one month. Most of the property tax revenue and business license revenue is collected in December and January.
The year-to-date expenditures and transfers through March are $54,529,781.21. This is 42.34% of total budgeted expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year. We expect expenditures to be below 50% on this report. Through March both expenditures and revenues are within expected ranges.
Click Here to view the latest General Fund Budget Report in full.
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MOBILE COUNTY UPCOMING
COMMISSION MEETINGS
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Commission Regular Meeting
When: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28
Where: Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7
Where: Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 11
Where: Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21
Where: Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room SPECIAL EVENING MEETING (Sports Facilities Advisory Presentation)
When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 26
Where: Government Plaza Auditorium
Click Here for more information and to view the agendas for the above meetings as they are posted.
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CONTACT COMMISSIONER HUDSON
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Connie Hudson, Mobile County Commission President
Mobile County Commission, District 2
P.O. Box 1443
Mobile, Alabama 36633
Office: (251) 574-2000
Office Fax: (251) 574-2001
Mailing Address: 205 Government Street, 10th Floor, Mobile, Alabama 36602
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