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A Fairhope resident and a Silverhill businessman this week filed a 130-page ethics complaint against Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose, and Baldwin County Commissioner Bob James, alleging the men violated state ethics laws in connection with BP PLC grants and other issues.

The second signer of the complaint is business owner Don White who said last fall he was shut out of competition for a piece of the $1.2 million in BP grant funding for oil boom in Fairhope.Paul Rip said Friday that he filed the complaint in an effort to promote fairness in Fairhope’s municipal dealings. He said the goal is to improve local government.

Ethics complaint names Sen. Trip Pittman, Commissioner Bob James

The Baldwin County Drug Court Program is celebrating the graduation of 13 people who have spent at least two-years in intensive rehab. One woman shared her story about living life addicted to drugs from age 16.

The Baldwin County Drug Court Program has been fueled by Judge Robert Wilters in an effort to rehabilitate habitual drug and alcohol users. Judge Wilters presides over the circuit court drug cases.

Woman says drug court changed her life

In two split votes commissioners repealed a building security ordinance and an agreement with the Baldwin County Watershed Coalition and also called for supervisors to present reorganization plans for county departments in two weeks.

Commissioners voted 3-1 on both repeals with Commissioner Charles “Skip” Gruber saying no to both.

Commission votes on repeals, announces interchange/service road presentation

Oil spill claims czar Ken Feinberg and Mayor Tony Kennon continued to tussle today about paying individuals and businesses along the coast in a sometimes-contentious town hall-style meeting before a crowd of several hundred people.

Kennon said he has noticed improvements in the claims process, but told a crowd that included elected leaders from Orange Beach, Gulf Shores and the Florida panhandle that he was still not satisfied.

Ken Feinberg says he’s working on making oil claims process more transparent

Watch the meeting

What the heck is Tucker Dorsey demonstrating in this photo?

An economic/demographic forecast commissioned by the county suggests Baldwin’s population could top 220,000 in 10 years, and underscores the need for an eastern link from the coast to Interstate 65, officials said.

Study: Baldwin County could add 40,000 residents over next decade

Three officials from local counties will be part of the federal oil spill recovery planning process following their appointments Friday by the National Association of Counties.

Mobile County Commissioner Merceria Ludgood, Baldwin County Commissioner Charles “Skip” Gruber and Jackson County, Miss., Supervisor Mike Mangum will be among eight coastal county officials serving on the Gulf Coast Restoration Workgroup, according to a news release issued Monday by the Florida Association of Counties.

Officials from 3 local counties tapped for oil recovery work group

ADECA on Monday announced the $3.05 million grant to help the 17 agencies combat illegal drugs and drug-related violent crime in Alabama. The grant is through the U.S. Department of Justice.

The grants will provide funding for the task forces to conduct undercover operations, to arrest and prosecute drug offenders, find and dismantle dangerous methamphetamine laboratories and assist with other violent crime investigations, according to the news release.

$222,674 to the Baldwin County Commission for the Baldwin County Drug Task Force

Gadsden Times

Baldwin County Circuit Court Judge James H. Reid will perform Friday’s swearing-in ceremony for District Attorney-elect Hallie Dixon.

The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. in Courtroom 1 of the Baldwin County Courthouse in Bay Minette. The event is open to the public.

Hallie Dixon to be sworn in as Baldwin County district attorney

A county agreement with a proposed recycling company once mired in legal conflicts and currently lacking financing could get the ax next month without significant progress, commissioners said Tuesday.

Team Green has a month to secure financing for Baldwin County recycling facility

Online offerings for county agencies continue to expand as Baldwin’s checkbook and salary list hit the Internet this month, joining the Sheriff’s Office’s new Facebook page.

Baldwin County expands web presence

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Public officials from Baldwin County met twice this week trying to save three key road projects that cannot proceed for lack of money.

Involved in the meetings were all four county commissioners, Probate Judge Tim Russell, Daphne Mayor Fred Small and Spanish Fort Mayor Joe Bonner, as well as Sen. Trip Pittman, R-Montrose, Rep. Steve McMillan, R-Gulf Shores, Rep. Joe Faust, R-Fairhope, Rep. Randy Davis, R-Daphne and staff members.

Baldwin officials wrangle over priority road projects

Debate about a last-minute agreement to shift funding to an extension of the Foley Beach Express at the expense of two Eastern Shore road projects continued Tuesday with two legislators pushing against the deal.

County and state records show Pittman and Commissioner Bob James hold financial interest in property located near the proposed interchange at Baldwin County 13. James confirmed ownership in 17 acres at Baldwin County 64 and 13, and minority interest in Renaissance Center property near the proposed interchange.

Legislators push to keep Eastern Shore road projects funded

Lobbying continued Monday regarding a proposed agreement to abandon plans for an Eastern Shore interstate interchange in favor of extending the Foley Beach Express. At least two elected officials seeking reinstatement of the interchange appear to hold financial interest in nearby property, according to records.

Elected officials against state deal linked to commercial property near I-10 interchange

Baldwin County District Attorney-elect Hallie Dixon is preparing to take the reins of office later this month.

The swearing-in ceremony for Dixon’s six-year term of office is set for Jan. 14. The day she takes office is Jan. 17, which is the Martin Luther King Jr. federal holiday, but she doesn’t plan to let that stop her, she said.

Dixon preparing to take office

Baldwin County may soon get an inter-agency emergency communications system that could cost up to $10 million.

Baldwin County Interoperable Communication Committee

Baldwin seeking consultant to plan countywide communications system

Consultants and committees…how could government function without them?