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by Murrel Bland It took Mike Kane seven years to get a new fire station in the Piper community. Kane, the very well-entrenched Unified Government Commissioner from the Fifth District, has lobbied his fellow commissioners and County Administrator Doug Bach for the station. He continually pointed out the need for the growing Piper community to … Continue reading “Commissioner pushed for new fire station”
Commission discusses new sales tax What was left out of Unified Government Administrator Doug Bach’s budget proposal Thursday night was funding for the existing Fairfax fire station, No. 15. UG Commissioner Melissa Bynum separately presented alternatives for funding after Bach’s budget presentation. The funding alternatives included drawing funds from two of the UG’s reserve funds … Continue reading “UG commissioners offer proposals for Fairfax and new Piper fire station funding”
by Mary Rupert The Unified Government Commission Chambers were crowded on Monday night at City Hall for the installation of returning and newly elected commissioners. It was one of the most favorable audiences they may see this year, as about 100 persons – mostly family and friends of the candidates – attended. Taking the oaths … Continue reading “UG Commissioners thank their families as they take the oath of office”
