HOUSTON COUNTY: This evening Rehobeth Mayor Kimberly Trotter was host to Mayor’ across Dothan – Houston County. Over the years the Mayor’s have worked to have monthly meeting’s held in different municipalities of Mayor’s, council members, fire and EMS, and law enforcement. The purpose of these meetings are to discuss different issues area might have, solutions, partnerships and learn from each other.
While tonight was in Rehobeth the next meeting will be in Kinsey.
Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe discussed the SSUT litigation and how this affects communities and funding. Shoupe also discussed the lodging tax and recreation improvements along with ARPA funding.
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza discussed how law enforcement has changed over the 47 years he has served with Houston County Sheriff Department. That HCSO attempts to work with all municipal law enforcement agencies, supporting each other. Along with Sheriff Valenza Houston County Sheriff Captain Tony Turner – Commander of Patrol Division, discussed their passion and efforts for a Boys and Girls Ranch under the Alabama Sheriff Association.
The issue of litter patrol, fire and EMS, Southeast Regional Planning and Development was discussed. The City of Dothan – Houston County Communications District ( E-911 ) was also briefly discussed. Who is the county rep on the board and some needs across the county that needs to be met.
These meetings are good. It brings all communities together and how to combat issues that each community encounters.
