Chambers County Commission voted for 2026 Chairman

BY KADIE TAYLOR

THE LAFAYETTE SUN

CHAMBERS COUNTY — The Chambers County Commission began its Nov. 3 meeting by voting for the 2026 Chairman and Vice Chairman. The four commissioners present voted unanimously to elect District 2, Douglas Jones, as Chairman, and District 4, Sam Bradford, as Vice Chairman of the Chambers County Commission.

Sheriff Jeff Nelson awarded Arthur Grady a five-year certificate of service.

“It's been my honor and privilege to work with you,” Nelson said. “You do an outstanding job taking care of everybody down there at the annex. A lot of folks see a lot of people coming in and out of this courthouse. If you want to see folks coming in and out, run down there to the annex — it's worse than Walmart. They stay busy — [it’s] 24/7 down there — rain or shine, and I thank you for everything you do.”

In Other Business

• The commission voted to appoint Brandon Ison to the Chambers County Development Authority’s Board of Directors to complete the unexpired term of Kim Langley and to waive the second reading.

• The commission voted to allow the use of the LaFayette courthouse’s restrooms for the RockingFest on the Square event on Saturday, Nov. 15.

• The commission voted to approve the renewal of the Chambers County Program Contract with the Alabama Department of Corrections for 2026.

• The commission approved the AJIN amended expansion project agreement and tax abatement.

• The commission approved the Wood/2XARN Land Road Closure Petition.

• The commission voted to approve an amendment to the Credit Card Policy and Procedure.

• The commission approved the 10-year solid waste plan.

• The commission voted to amend Fund 111, the Seven Cent Gasoline Fund.

• The commission voted to amend Fund 101, the Three Mil Ad Valorem Fund.

• The commission voted to amend Fund 220, the County Rebuild Alabama Fund.

• The commission voted to amend Fund 221, the Federal Aid Exchange Fund.

• The commission voted to amend Fund 240, the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Fund.

• The commission voted to authorize the County Engineer to execute the agreement with Capstone Geo LLC.

• The courthouse will be closed on Nov. 11 to observe Veterans Day.