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County gains extra powers of home rule

It seems like the Madison County Commission does have some home rule compared no home rule still in most counties across the state. Wednesday, the measure to allow the county to control noise, sewage, unmaintained property, and animal/pest control courtesy of the Alabama Limited Self-Goverance Act. Hopefully, there will be have taxing, zoning and planning control b/c you guys are going to need it badly with all this growth.

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Changing mindset towards home rule

The 2 county commissioners believe that the passing of the measure to allow some home rule shows a changing mindset across the county toward government control. It shows that the citizens of Madison County are being more and more progressive, which is a good thing. Good job, 1 more step forward! :thumbsup:

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Is this a good idea? I think there needs to be some sort of power given to the county to control all the growth and development in the unincorporated areas. Madison County is not really rural anymore and is rapidly becoming suburbanized.

Commissioners talk of seeking home rule again

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

By STEVE DOYLE

Times Staff Writer [email protected]

County and cities must team up, Harrison says

The Madison County Commission may be ready to make another run at an elusive goal: home rule powers.

Commission Chairman Mike Gillespie said Monday the county first asked state lawmakers for home rule powers in 1991 with a bill endorsed by the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce, homebuilders and other business leaders.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/ind....xml&coll=1

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