County Commission | The Magazine March 2019

in this issue VOLUME 63, NUMBER 1 from the cover... FAQ: Infrastructure Investment............................................9 Sizing up the Funding Gap for County Roads and Bridges...............................................10 Crucial Road Funding: It All Starts in the House...............14 Legislative Committee Leading the Way...........................16 Alabama Counties Support... 2019 ACCA Legislative Priorities.......................................18 County Days Begin April 10...............................................20 Alabama County Platform 2019........................................24 Three join ‘County Caucus’...............................................22 news you can use... Proposed laws to raise revenue must originate in the Alabama House of Representatives, making that the first step toward increased funding for county roads and bridges . (Photo © Glenn Nagel | Dreamstime.com) Establishing a Funding Source for Dale County EMS.......34 Making Decisions at Home with Amendment 909............37 County Risk Services Inc. is Open for Business...............36 point of view... President’s Perspective ..................................................4 Staying Informed Will Be Critical to County Success Amid Controversial Session The County Line ...............................................................6 Seeking the Greater Good this Session in every issue... COUNTY COMMISSION is published quarterly by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, Inc.; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. Subscription rates are $20 per year, which is included in the dues of members. Additional copies, when available, are $2 each to non-members. Periodicals postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. Postmaster: Send address changes to COUNTY COMMISSION; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. USPS 985-380 Family Album...................................................................39 Voices from the County Family ....................................43 who we are... 2018-19 ACCA Board of Directors....................................46 ACCA Staff.........................................................................46

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