CULLMAN, Ala. – Cullman City Council President Jenny Folsom at Monday night’s council meeting reported that the City’s general fund revenues have increased by 15% due to increases in sales tax, property tax, business licenses, sanitation fees and financial excise tax.
Folsom also reported that total general expenses have decreased by 11% due to a reduced number of capital projects.
Cullman County’s unemployment rate is currently at 2%, which is tied with St. Clair, Marshall, Limestone, Elmore and Blount counties for the third lowest in the state.
Mayor Woody Jacobs shared that on May 1 there will be a dedication service for the opening of the four-lane portion of Alabama Highway 157 from just east of U.S. Highway 31 to Cullman Regional. He said Governor Kay Ivey is planning to attend; the public is invited.
“It’s been a long time coming, but it will be wonderful when it’s finally open,” Folsom said about the years-long project.
The council held a public hearing for Ordinance No. 2023-19 to amend the uses permitted in non-residential districts of the zoning ordinance, which received a favorable recommendation from the City of Cullman Planning Commission.
The following ordinances were approved:
Ordinance No. 2023-21 to participate in the 2023 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday (third weekend in July)
Ordinance No. 2023-19 to amend the uses permitted in non-residential districts of the zoning ordinance, which received a favorable recommendation from the City of Cullman Planning Commission
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