Walker County, Alabama

09/01/2026

Our Labor Day schedule. We hope you have a safe and blessed holiday!

08/20/2026

Walker County Administrator Amy Frederickson, Commission Chair Steve Miller, and Walker County EMA Director Regina Myers attending the 98th Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) Convention in Orange Beach, Alabama. The convention provides networking opportunities, speakers, and information to equip local governments strengthen their communities.

08/14/2026

Heat advisory from the Walker County EMA

08/03/2026

Commission Actions – August 3, 2026

1. Commission approves FY2026 proposed revenue department expenditure budget amendment to reflect mail fee revenue and offset expenditures.

- Fees charged as part of revenue’s certified mail process. Amounts to approximately $25,000, according to Revenue Commissioner Jerry Davis.

2. Commission approves request to re-appoint Mr. Bobby Vining to Copeland Ferry Pumpkin Center Water Authority Board of Directors for a six-year term.

3. Commission approves requested changes to business license tables.

-Probate Judge Lee Tucker said this involves reconciling a few areas of the business license table that need to be adjusted. Will make it easier on the public and streamlines the process when renewing licenses.

4. Commission approves FY2027 Budget.

- Projected revenue: $13,985,819.85

- Projected expenditures: $13,850,301.35

5. FY2027 county transportation plan for Rebuild Alabama funds.

-Annual submission to Association of County Commissions of Alabmaa (ACCA) for Rebuild Alabama.

-Tentative projects include Herman Road, Ripley Road, Brown’s Bridge Road, Hull Road.

6. Commission approves lease of a trailer from the Walker County Firefighter's Association.

-Will be for the purpose of storing rescue equipment, which can be used in times of need for EMA.

-Trailer was not being used by the Association.

The next regular meeting of the Walker County Commission will be held on Monday, September 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

Pictured: District 1 Commissioner John Dunagan, District 2 Commissioner Jeff Burrough, District 3 Commissioner Jim Borden, District 4 Commissioner Steven Aderholt, Commission Chair Steve Miller.

07/29/2026

Walker County Commission Holds FY2027 Budget Work Session

The Walker County Commission held a lengthy work session on Thursday, July 23, at 9:30 a.m in the Commission Board Room. Budget requests were made in 10-minute increments for the following departments:

- Probate Office & Elections
- Revenue & Reappraisal
- Civil Service
- EMA
- Coroner
- Sheriff’s Office
- Jail
- Commission Office, Courthouse, and Other General Fund Accounts
- Solid Waste
- Road & Bridge, Public Highway & Traffic (PH&T), and Airport
- Capital Improvements

Leading the work session were Commission Chair Steve Miller and County Administrator Amy Frederickson, who also provided budget information for department heads who were unable to attend.

Final budgets for FY2027 are due by September 30.

Pictured: Probate Judge Lee Tucker, Probate Chief Clerk Pat Easley, Revenue Commissioner Jerry Davis, Civil Service Board – Anah Bruce and Eddie Miller, EMA Director Regina Myers, WCSO Chief Deputy Ralph Williams, Sheriff-Elect Jason Akins, County Engineer Glenn Peek, Walker County Solid Waste Director Rodney Cain, District Commissioners Dunagan, Burrough, Borden, and Aderholt, County Administrator Amy Frederickson, and Commission Chair Steve Miller.

07/20/2026

Commission Actions – July 20, 2026

1. Commission approves Fund 101 FY2026 Budget Amendment Proposal

-For purchases not anticipated in original budget, including financial system software, scale at Walker County Landfill, and one garbage truck.

2. Commission approves designation at surplus and sale by public auction (GovDeals.com) the following vehicles:

a. 2014 Ford Explorer VIN
b. 2016 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 VIN

3. Commission approves low bidder for project No. 25-RLE-B-5 Bridge Replacement on Gibson Hill Road over Frost Creek

-Bid awarded to Murphree Bridge Corporation in the amount of $650,000.00.

4. Commission approves Bid #871, project No. WCP 64-03-26 Quinton Road resurfacing.

-Bid awarded to Central Alabama Asphalt in the amount of $192,385.

5. Commission approves in-service transfer (from the eligible register) Mr. Rodney Cain to the full-time position of Solid Waste Manager, effective 07/20/2026.

The next regular meeting of the Walker County Commission will be held on August 3, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Board Room.

The Commission will also host a budget work session on Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Board Room.

07/17/2026

County Commission Completes Energy Savings Work Session

The Walker County Commission held a work session on Thursday with PATH Company, who recently conducted an investment-grade audit for energy-saving measures on deferred maintenance projects.

Capitol improvement recommendations were based on three criteria: 1) Energy Performance – hoping to reduce the county’s overall utility spend, 2) Maintenance Costs – historical maintenance and repair expenses, and 3) Operational and Mission Risk – the impact of potential system failure on county operations.

The study was focused on the Walker Courthouse, Courthouse Annex, and Justice Center.

PATH presenting turnkey solution pricing and payment options for work that includes HVAC upgrades and roofing repair.

Sources of funding for the projects were discussed, including obtaining grants and legislative appropriations.

The Commission will hold a budget work session on Thursday, July 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Board Room.

The next regular meeting of the Commission will be held on Monday, July 20 at 9:30 a.m. in the Commission Board Room.

07/16/2026