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Gadsden mayor says amnesty day brought $40,000, praises storm response and opens campground
Summary
Mayor Craig Ford reported $40,000 in revenue from an amnesty day that reduced fines by up to 50%, described the city’s storm response after statewide tornadoes, announced the campground is open with incoming motorhomes, and said paving and ribbon-cuttings are under way.
Mayor Craig Ford told listeners during the Mayor’s Minute that the City of Gadsden collected about $40,000 at a recent amnesty day where residents with outstanding warrants could pay fines at up to a 50% reduction, and that the city’s emergency operations were tested but sustained no major damage during a recent statewide storm.
The amnesty day took place at the municipal complex in East Gadsden and, Ford said, “it was a win win situation for the, citizens and for the city of Gaston.” He said the program…
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