Fayette County Commission

Commission hears Extension Office updates

The Fayette County Commission heard updates from the Fayette County Extension Office, approved several annual agreements and resolutions and received an update on county road projects during its Monday, Sept. 14, meeting. All commissioners were present except Brad Cox. Ronni Rena Brasher from the Fayette County Extension Office updated commissioners on several new programs and introduced Kay Wiginton, the Extension Office’s new parent educator. The position was made possible through a grant-funded program.

Co. Commission approves road plans, annual bids

The Fayette County Commission approved annual bids, amended its 2026 transportation plan and reviewed plans for future road and bridge projects during its meeting on Aug. 24. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman was absent from the meeting, with Commissioner David Hubbert presiding in his place. All other commissioners were present. County Engineer Ben Snipes presented commissioners with the county’s annual bids for materials and services, which will take effect Oct. 1.

Commission approves grant applications, discusses equipment needs

The Fayette County Commission approved several routine items and heard updates on emergency management, road projects and equipment needs during its regular meeting on June 22. All commissioners were present. Commissioners approved minutes from the previous meeting and authorized payment of claims totaling $1,269,831 for the current period. The largest portion of those claims was related to the county’s Rebuild Alabama road program. The commission also approved the annual Insolvents, Errors and Taxes in Litigation report submitted by the Fayette County Revenue Commissioner’s Office.

County Commission approves claims, hears road project update

The Fayette County Commission approved routine business and received an update on ongoing road projects during a brief meeting held on a rainy evening this week.
Commissioners approved $102,430 in claims, including $35,761 from the General Fund, $39,878 from the Reappraisal Fund and $23,003 for road construction.
County Engineer Ben Snipes reported that paving work on County Roads 83 and 27 has been completed as part of ongoing Rebuild Alabama projects.

 

Commission approves claims, seeks $6.5M for road projects

The Fayette County Commission reviews agenda items at the March 23 meeting. Pictured from left to right are Commissioners Valerie Branyon, Wesley Jacobs, Billy Jo Rodgers, David Hubbert, Shane Hughes and Chairman Mike Freeman.

The Fayette County Commission met March 23, approving routine business and taking steps toward additional road funding. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Chairman Mike Freeman and the Pledge of Allegiance. All commissioners were present except Commissioner Brad Cox. Commissioners approved the agenda, adding an executive session to discuss personnel matters, and approved minutes from the March 9 meeting without discussion.

New speed limits approved for roads

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex Building. The meeting opened with a prayer led by District Three Commissioner David Hubbert, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present except for District Four Commissioner Wesley Jacobs.

Waldrop addresses commission

The Fayette County Commission held its regular meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, at the Fayette County Courthouse Annex Building. The meeting opened with a prayer led by District One Commissioner Brad Cox, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Commission Chairman Mike Freeman called the meeting to order, with all commissioners present.

Commission approves 2026 budget

The Fayette County Commission held a special meeting on Monday, Sept. 29 at the Courthouse Annex building to amend the current road construction budget and finalize the fiscal year 2026 budget. All commissioners were present except District Two Commissioner Shane Hughes. District One Commissioner Brad Cox opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.