Jefferson County Commission approves sale tied to U.S. Steel; one commissioner abstains The Jefferson County Commission on Feb. 19 approved a resolution authorizing a sale involving U.S. Steel. The motion passed after a roll-call vote; Commissioner Knight abstained, saying her husband works at U.S. Steel.

The Jefferson County Commission just made a pivotal decision approving a sale connected to U.S. Steel, even as one commissioner abstained due to a family tie.

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Jefferson County Commission approves public hearing and moves forward on $800M plant enlargement The Jefferson County Commission opened and closed a public hearing on 'Amendment 772' — an American Cast Iron Pipe Company plant enlargement described in the record as an almost $800 million improvement — and voted unanimously to approve the measure after no public speakers appeared.

The Jefferson County Commission just approved a staggering $800 million expansion for the American Cast Iron Pipe Company, but where was the public voice in this decision?

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Jefferson County backs CIPCO reinvestment, citing jobs and emissions reduction Commissioners voted to support a proposed nearly $800 million reinvestment by American Cast Iron Pipe (CIPCO) in North Birmingham with a county jobs grant; the company projected about 80 jobs and substantial emissions cuts after converting coke‑fired furnaces to electric, though transcript figures on the percent reduction were inconsistent.

Jefferson County has just endorsed a groundbreaking $800 million investment by American Cast Iron Pipe that promises to create 80 new jobs and significantly cut emissions!

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Commission approves cooperative agreement to advance Jeff Met North master plan and utilities design The Jefferson County Commission approved a cooperative agreement to work with JCPID on master planning, roadway and utilities design for the Jeff Met North industrial park, clearing the way for follow-up geotechnical and utilities work needed before applying for construction grants.

Jefferson County is set to transform its economy with a groundbreaking cooperative agreement to develop the Jeff Met North industrial park, paving the way for job growth and improved quality of life!

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Jefferson County Supervisors approve $1,350 funding for detox services Supervisors agree to support detox services for substance use disorder amid opioid crisis.

Jefferson County Supervisors are taking bold steps to boost economic growth and tackle pressing community issues, but are they doing enough to keep businesses from leaving?

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