Kyle Whitmire: The Fight over the BJCC Board

| November 28, 2012 

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There are three open seats on the BJCC Board. The problem is four people have been appointed. It’s a dispute that’s embroiled the Jefferson County legislative delegation and is now spurring legal action. The Birmingham News’ Kyle Whitmire has details.

 

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