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Commis
sioner Connie Hudson

January 15, 2016

Message from Commissioner 
Connie Hudson

 



Hopefully 2016 is off to a great start for everyone. With Mardi Gras now getting underway here in Mobile County, there are a lot of Carnival celebrations, parades and activities scheduled for the next couple of weeks. Click Here for a listing of upcoming Mardi Gras parades. The annual Reese's Senior Bowl is also scheduled for January 30, 2016 and promises to be an exciting opportunity for Mobile to again host top NFL draft prospects. Click Here for Reese's Senior Bowl fan events/schedules and ticket purchase information.



On Tuesday, January 26, 2016 the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce and Coastal Alabama Partnership will host a meeting and Public Hearing for the Alabama Legislature's Permanent Joint Transportation Committee from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Mobile Marriott, 3101 Airport Boulevard, 2nd floor ballroom. ALDOT Director John Cooper is also expected to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an update on the state of Alabama's infrastructure and collect public input about local needs (i.e., the completion of the new U.S. Hwy 98 Project) related to surface transportation. Our regional infrastructure is extremely important and directly linked to our safety, economic prosperity, and overall quality of life. For a list of the Permanent Joint Transportation Committee members Click Here. The public is invited to attend.



Best Wishes to everyone for a healthy and happy 2016!



Warmest Regards and Laissez les bons temps rouler!




Connie



 















 







 











   
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT FEATURING...  
THE USS ALABAMA CREWMATE PROGRAMCommSpotlight 
The USS ALABAMA Crewmate Program was founded in 1967 as an ambassador effort for the then newly created USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park. The Crewmates volunteer their time at events to promote the Park, which honors all Alabamians who have served in all branches of the military.

 

The program now in its 48th year, has offered more than 200 young ladies an opportunity to serve in this position, and also to receive scholarship funds to the college or university of their choice. The USS ALABAMA Crewmates have dedicated thousands of community service hours not only to Battleship Memorial Park, but also to Mobile County, Baldwin County, and the State of Alabama.

 

Pictured above are the 2015-2016 USS ALABAMA Crewmates. Left to Right: Stephanie Moye, Olivia England, Katelyn Laughlin, Makenzie Dunning, Haley Ikner and Brooklyn Lynch.


The selection process, held each year, is based on an interview using information supplied by the applicants during the application process. A panel of judges, not affiliated with Battleship Memorial Park, conducts the interview. The new group of Crewmates is selected at the end of the interview process. The young ladies represent the Park for a one-year term. Each year, $7,500.00 in scholarship money is awarded to the young women selected as the new Crewmates. Young ladies must be between the ages of 19-21, reside in Mobile or Baldwin County, and, if chosen, remain for the duration of their one year term.

To apply for the 2016-2017 USS ALABAMA Crewmate program, Click Here for an application or pick one up in the

USS ALABAMA Gift Shop.
 


For additional information, contact:
 
Lynne R. Price, Director of Development
USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park
P. O. Box 65
Mobile, AL 36601
251-438-2834
PetoftheWeekFEATURED MOBILE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
PET OF THE WEEK, "NINA"
 

 

The MCAS Pet of the Week is "Nina."  "Nina" is a 1-year-old BMC mix who is very friendly and playful.  She has been spayed, received a 5-in-1 vaccine, a bordatella vaccine, a 1-year rabies vaccine, and a wormer.  Nina is also heartworm negative, and her $40 adoption fee will include a microchip.  
 
Each adoption fee includes the spay/neuter, a 5-in-1 vaccine (distemper, parvovirus, parainfluenza, and adenovirus), a bordatella vaccine (kennel cough), a 1-year rabies vaccine, and an intestinal wormer. The MCAS is a proud recipient of funding from Maddie's Fund� (www.maddiesfund.org), helping to achieve a no-kill nation.  As a result of the Maddie's Grant,each adopted pet is both tested for heartworms and implanted with a microchip, which includes the lifetime registration. 



If you are interested in adopting "Nina", please contact the Mobile County Anim
al 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.
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NewslettersMOBILE COUNTY COMMUNITY 
NEWSLETTER LINKS
Click Here to view the latest edition of 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 latest 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. 
Click Here to view the latest news and events from the Village of Spring Hill. 
 
Click Here to view the latest official newsletter for the Connie Hudson Mobile Regional Senior Community Center. 
KUDOS & CONGRATULATIONS
Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs

of South Alabama, Mary Zoghby, Retires
      
 

Congratulations to Mary Zoghby on her retirement from her position as Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama. Many thanks to Ms. Zoghby for her dedication to Mobile County's youth. She leaves a tremendous legacy to the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama upon her retirement. We offer her our sincere best wishes in all of her future endeavors.  


 DISTRICT 2 ROAD PROJECTS UPDATERoads 

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.

FinancialMOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE

Through November we have completed 17% of the 2016 fiscal year. Our year-to-date revenue through November 2015 is $16,189,108.12. This represents 12.73% of budgeted FY2016 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 November 2015 are $21,555,566.88. This is 16.54% of total budgeted expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year 2016. We expect expenditures to be below 17% on this report.



Both revenues and expenditures  are within expected ranges for November.
     
 Click Here  to view the latest General Fund Budget Report in full. 
MeetingsMOBILE COUNTY UPCOMING  
COMMISSION MEETINGS 
Commission Conference

When:  10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 21

Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room



Commission Regular Meeting

When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 25

Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium




Commission Conference

When:  10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 4

Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room



Commission Regular Meeting

When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 8

Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium




Click Here for more information and to view the

agendas for the above meetings as they are posted.
MOBILE COUNTY RECYCLING CENTER INFORMATION

ContactCONTACT COMMISSIONER HUDSON 
Connie Hudson, Mobile County Commissioner

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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