Walker County, Alabama

06/15/2026

Commission Actions – June 15, 2026

New Business:

1. Commission approves petition to vacate the spur off Harbor Loop, (Dogwood Circle), District 1.

2. Commission approves scheduling FY Budget Work Session #1 on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Board Room.

3. Commission approves request to increase mail fee from $2.00 to $3.58 to adjust for increased postage rates.

- Probate Judge Lee Tucker stated that the cost of mail is going up as the new metal car tags are being issued. The increase will be in effect for the January 2026 mailout. Judge Tucker said he hoped rates would go back down since this only occurs every four years. Increase in rates applies only to those who want their car tags mailed.

4. Commission approves $1,000,000.00 general obligation warrant for FY2026 road projects approved during the Commission’s May 4, 2026 regular meeting.

5. Commission approves hiring of Mr. Brandon Kelly in the full-time position of driver/operator within the Solid Waste Department with effective start date of June 17, 2026, conditioned upon Mr. Kelly’s satisfactory completion of drug screening and hiring paperwork.

Pictured: Janet Adams, representing the Walker County Cattleman’s Association, discussing the upcoming rodeo on June 19 and 20 at the Agricultural Center at the old fairgrounds. Mayor Terry Burgett of Nauvoo discussing the upcoming car show and America 250 flag raising in Nauvoo this Saturday. Amber Sellers and Linda Burns of 3D Revolution receiving a check from the commission for $50,000 for a transitional recovery home. District 2 Commissioner Jeff Burrough discussing the Walk for Lives event on July 11, 2026 at Gamble Park.

Notes: FY Department Budgets are due July 14, per County Administrator Amy Frederickson. The next meeting of the Walker County Commission will be held on July 6 in the Commission Board Room. As stated above, the budget work session will be held on Thursday, July 23.

06/12/2026

Kansas is a small but historic community located in west Walker County, District 2. Incorporated in 1956, Kansas boasts a post office that has been in operation since 1855 and Veterans Memorial Park, established in 2008. The park has a baseball field, walking track, playground, performing stage, and monument that pays tribute to those from the town of Kansas who have died in wars. Just recently, a 3.5-mile stretch of paving on old Highway 78, running right through the heart of Kansas, was completed. Also pictured is the community storm shelter and Kansas Methodist Church.

06/09/2026

Be a part of America 250 in Walker County! Reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of the Walker County Courthouse on July 8, 2026. We will join counties throughout the United States as we read the most famous of our founding documents. We will see you at the Courthouse!

06/03/2026

Parrish Municipal Park, located in District 3, boasts several amenities for all ages to enjoy. The park includes a splash pad, playground, shaded pavilion, baseball fields, and a basketball court.

For more information, including operating hours for the splash pad, you can follow the Parrish Park & Recreation page.

The Municipal Park is located at 800 Park Dunn Road, Parrish, AL 35580.

06/02/2026

Commission Actions – June 2, 2026 Meeting

New Business

1. Commission approves GovDeals Sale of Properties located at Euclid Avenue & East 24th Street, Jasper, Alabama; Parcel ID 64-17-05-16-1-105-011.000 and 64-17-05-16-1-105.016.000.

- Sales of $9,100 & $40,000 respectively.

2. Commission approves 5311 Grant Application – Transportation FY2027

- Yearly budget for fiscal year 2027; grant will provide a portion of the transportation budget and will apply to administration costs as well.
- WCCAA Executive Director Diedre Tatum said the agency needs to purchase a replacement van, which necessitated an uptick in budget.

3. Commission approves PayBuddy Proposal for Credit Card Provisioning Service at Landfill.

- Will help eliminate error in typing in credit card information. Works directly with terminal reader.
- $169 annual fee for merchant services and 1-time terminal cost for $300 will also apply.

4. Commission approves hiring of Jacob Buchanen as Full-Time Common Laborer in Road & Bridge Department, with anticipated start date of June 3, 2026, conditioned upon his satisfactory completion of hiring paperwork and WCCSB Drug Test.

- Fills vacant position

NOTE: This was a regular meeting of the Walker County Commission, not a special called meeting. The meeting was moved to Tuesday due to the observance of a state holiday.

The next regular meeting of the Walker County Commission will be held on Monday, June 15 in the Commission Board Room.

Pictured: Commission Chair Steve Miller, District 1 Commissioner John Dunagan, District 4 Commissioner Steven Aderholt, Walker County Community Action Agency Executive Director Diedre Tatum.

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

If you are looking for outdoor activities in District 4, consider Horse Creek Golf Course or Horse Creek Walking Trail! The golf course is located at 1745 Hwy 78, Dora, AL 35062, where you can also access the trail.

Overall, this is a great place to golf, bike, walk, or run - located right here in Walker County.

05/25/2026

We remember the brave men and women who gave their lives so we can be free.