Mobile County Commission 
Commissioner Connie Hudson
February 16, 2016
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Message from Commissioner
Connie Hudson
Remember to cast your vote on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 in the Presidential Preference and Primary Election. Voters will have the opportunity to select political party nominees in both the Republican and Democratic primaries for President of the United States, U.S. Senator, and U.S. Representative - District 1, as well as other state and Mobile County elected offices. Click Here to view a sample ballot for the Republican Primary and Click Here to view a sample ballot for the Democratic Primary.
A Primary Runoff election, if necessary, will be held on April 12, 2016 and the General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2016
. The absentee voting and application office is located in Mobile Government Plaza at 205 Government Street on the Ground Floor (251-574-6400).
Click Here for information related to absentee voting. Citizens who are physically disabled may receive assistance in casting a ballot by notifying the Inspector or Chief Clerk at their voting center.
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See you at the polls!
Warmest Regards, |
Sponsor Dinner for the Christening of the USNS Carson City hosted by Austal USA
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Commissioner Hudson, pictured with Mobile City Councilwoman Bess Rich and Craig Perciavalle, President of Austal USA.
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Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast
Annual Celebration |
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Commissioner Hudson, pictured with Frank Harkins, President and CEO of Goodwill Easter Seals and Lamar Harrison, owner of Dirt, Inc., recipient of the annual GES Community Partner Award.
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Lebanese-American Club of Mobile Annual Installation Banquet
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Commissioner Hudson, pictured with Kamal Constantine, new President of the Lebanese-American Club of Mobile and Mobile City Councilwoman Bess Rich.
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SPECIAL QUICK LINK:
2016 PRIMARY ELECTION INFORMATION
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Dates of Upcoming 2016
Primary Election
March 1, 2016: Presidential Preference and Statewide Primary Election
April 12, 2016: Primary Runoff Election
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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT FEATURING...
JROTC STEM ACADEMY
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Mission of JROTC STEM Academy: Develop vision to pursue STEM careers serving regional research, development, and production.  The goal of the JROTC STEM Leadership Academy is to expose and engage a unique population of Mobile high school students in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) content, skills, and fields of study. This year, Susan Pruet, Ph.D President of Stemworks and Julie Cwikla, Ph.D. Director of Creativity & Innovation at the University of Southern Mississippi will design and coordinate a sequence of engaging STEM experiments and hands-on lab experiences. Cadet teams will compete in design challenges and interactive tours, and mentors from area industries will introduce opportunities in Mobile. Carefully selected speakers and mentors will also engage with the cadets during their summer intensive week.
 The STEM Academy gives cadets the opportunity to see STEM content and technology in action as they interact with scientists and engineers designing and innovating solutions to area industry and community problems. Cadets observe first-hand the broad range of STEM-dependent jobs right here in Mobile and participate as part of a cadet team to create, test, and improve their own solutions to a STEM-focused engineering design challenge. The Academy helps groom these already successful JROTC cadets into future employees and contributors to the regional STEM workforce. Click Here to sponsor a cadet at $1000 per cadet or to be an Academy Friend by making a tax deductible contribution to MCPSS (Mobile County Public School System) or the Mobile Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. Examples of recognition may include logos posted on the event website, banners, and promotional materials.  |
FEATURED MOBILE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
PET OF THE WEEK, "SAGE"
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"Sage" is our pet of the week. He is a 1-year-old bulldog mix, and is full grown at only 30 pounds. "Sage" has been neutered, is up to date on vaccinations, is heartworm negative, and his $40 adoption fee includes a microchip.
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Each adoption fee also 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 FundŽ (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 "Sage", 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. |
 MOBILE COUNTY WINTER CALENDAR |
For additional information on City of Mobile events Click Here.
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MOBILE COUNTY COMMUNITY
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KUDOS & CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations to National Blue Ribbon Schools, Clark-Shaw Magnet School and Old Shell Road School of Creative and Performing Arts
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Clark Shaw students hold a banner celebrating their Blue Ribbon award.
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The Alabama House of Representatives has honored Clark-Shaw Magnet School and Old Shell Road School of Creative and Performing Arts with resolutions recognizing them as a National Blue Ribbon Schools. The National Blue Ribbon is the highest award given by
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Students perform on stage at Old Shell Road School of Creative and Performing Arts.
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the U.S. Department of Education to public and private schools. The Mobile County Public School System (MCPSS) now has 13 National Blue Ribbons. Kudos to these schools on this amazing accomplishment!
Congratulations to Linda Davis, New
Director of the Mobile County Senior Companion Program
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Congratulations to Linda Davis, the new director of the Mobile County Senior Companion Program. Ms. Davis comes to the program with long-term experience in her former position as District Manager of the Social Security Administration. Best wishes to Ms. Davis in her new position.
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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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MOBILE COUNTY FINANCIAL UPDATE
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Through December 2015 we have completed 25% of the 2016 fiscal year. Our year-to-date revenue through December 2015 is $35,709,390.79. This represents 26.45% 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 December 2015 are $31,519,932.18. This is 23.35% of total budgeted expenditures and transfers for the fiscal year 2016. We expect expenditures to be below 25% on this report.
Both revenues and expenditures are within expected ranges for December.
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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Combined Commission Conference & Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 18
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 10
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 14
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Auditorium
Commission Conference
When: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 24
Where: Mobile Government Plaza Multi-Purpose Room
Commission Regular Meeting
When: 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 28
Where: Mobile 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 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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