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The Fayette City Council reviewed declining sales tax revenues and approved several purchases and personnel actions during its April 14 meeting. City Treasurer Dawn Clapp reported that March sales tax collections totaled $307,240.96, with net general fund revenue of $263,358.50. The total represents a decrease of more than $30,000 from the previous month and nearly $27,000 compared to the same time last year.

The Fayette City Council met March 24 at City Hall with all members present, opening with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by District Judge Merrill Nolen. Council members approved minutes from the March 10 meeting before moving into agenda items that included community partnerships, facility needs and equipment purchases. Luke Porter also addressed the council to recognize the Fayette Junior City Council for its volunteer work supporting Magnolia Ranch, a nonprofit working to develop homes for foster children. 

The Fayette City Council met March 10 at City Hall to review departmental reports, hear updates from city officials and approve several items of business. Mayor Rod Northam and council members began the meeting with an invocation by Barrie Lowe and the Pledge of Allegiance before approving minutes from the council’s Feb. 24 regular meeting.

The Fayette City Council covered a wide range of community business during its recent meeting, including economic development updates, school funding, community projects, and city financial reports. The meeting opened with an invocation by local businessman Mark Brown, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. After confirming a quorum, the council approved minutes from the Feb. 10 regular meeting. Tom Wisemiller of the Northwest Alabama Economic Development Alliance (C3) provided an update on regional economic development efforts.

The Fayette City Council met Feb. 10 at City Hall, with Mayor Rod Northam calling the meeting to order. Dean Maddox of The Alabama News Wire opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. The first order of business was appropriations to the library and Chamber of Commerce. Jessie Crowe of the Fayette County Memorial Library accepted a $10,000 check from the city. Crowe thanked the council for its continued support, noting the funds help maintain library services, programs and materials that serve thousands of residents annually.

The Fayette City Council held a work session Jan. 27 followed by its regular meeting, focusing on long-term planning priorities, downtown revitalization efforts, infrastructure updates and upcoming community initiatives.

The Fayette City Council received positive financial news, departmental updates and reports on community initiatives during its meeting Jan. 13, highlighting the city’s strong fiscal position and continued civic engagement. The meeting opened with a prayer led by the Rev. Carlos Moore from New Vision Christian Center followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Minutes from the Dec. 23 regular meeting were approved and all council members were present.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, Dec. 23, at city hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Corey Baker, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Rod Northam called the meeting to order with all members present except Councilman Steve Herring.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 9, at city hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Larry Humber, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Fayette City Council held its regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 11 at city hall. The meeting opened with a prayer led by Bro. Scott Davis of First Baptist Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance conducted by J.D. Upmeyer.