Jeffco commissioners look to Gov. Riley for financial help

By: Corinne Alcazar | Alabama's13.com
Published: July 01, 2009

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JEFFERSON COUNTY-State Senator Rodger Smitherman says he will ask Governor Bob Riley for up to $30 million in emergency funds to bail Jefferson County out of its financial troubles.

Tuesday, commissioners approved a $31.7 million across the board cut- they say prompted by not being able to access millions in occupational tax funds.

Commissioners say the cuts will include hundreds of layoffs in the county.

Wednesday, State Senator Rodger Smitherman held a special occupational tax work session.

At the session he announced that he will ask for emergency funds for the county- all while working with other law makers toward drafting a new occupational tax bill...

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