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ACCA warns of serious threat to public safety funding from SSUT litigation

New data shows Alabama counties face spending nearly $1 billion this year on sheriff’s offices and jails, relying heavily on threatened state tax revenue.

January 15, 2026

New platform connects job seekers with Alabama county government careers

A new online platform—AlabamaCountyJobs.com—has officially launched to connect individuals with career opportunities in county government.

November 6, 2025

Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference

During the conference, Alabama counties pledged to advocate for key legislative changes.

December 13, 2024

Association of County Commissions has been power in Alabama politics for close to a century

You might say they are where the rubber meets the road. However, they are much, more than that.

October 2, 2024

Association representing Ala. county government elects new leadership

Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson was elected president.

August 29, 2024

Alabama counties unite to set bold legislative goals for 2024

The 2024 agenda is ambitious, focusing on improving mental health services at the local level.

December 1, 2023

County commissioners convene in Auburn to set legislative priorities

The commissioners heard from a variety of speakers Wednesday on what to expect in the coming legislative session.

November 30, 2023

Bill would allow local governments to reduce local taxes on food

The bill stalled in committee last year after the Association of County Commissions of Alabama raised concerns.

February 15, 2023

Association of County Commissions releases 2022 legislative priorities

The association met in Birmingham this previous week to discuss collective policy priorities for the upcoming session.

December 13, 2021

State reallocates $72 million in CARES funds meant for counties, cities

The decision reduced the CARES funds budget for cities and counties to a combined $178 million.

January 18, 2021