Semmes, Mobile reach agreement on annexations, avoiding potential clash
Today, the Mobile City Council will consider an agreement with the city of Semmes that halts Semmes' further annexations in Mobile's police jurisdiction--for now.
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Today, the Mobile City Council will consider an agreement with the city of Semmes that halts Semmes' further annexations in Mobile's police jurisdiction--for now.
A special election date is not yet set, and some logistical issues need to be resolved before Mobile adds more than 25,000 new residents propelling the city to No. 2 in population in Alabama.
The City Council is poised to vote unanimously on allowing a special election for annexation. What's at stake in today's notable council vote.
The city council's unanimous decision sets up a special election on annexing more than 25,000 residents into the city.
On Tuesday, the Mobile City Council introduced four annexation-related resolutions, opening the door to voting on the issue in the next few weeks.