The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold its next regular meeting on Thursday, October 2, 2025, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the county’s official chambers. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this session, which promises to address several key initiatives impacting the county.

A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to a presentation by environmental consulting firm Terracon. They will provide an update on the progress of the EPA Brownfield Grant, a critical initiative aimed at revitalizing and rehabilitating underutilized properties within Walker County.

Following the grant presentation, the Board will convene a Public Hearing concerning various Planning & Zoning matters. In accordance with Walker County Code Chapter 22-109(c), the public will have the opportunity to submit written comments. Applicants themselves will be allotted five minutes to speak. Four zoning-related items are scheduled for public hearing:

Under the agenda item for unfinished business, the Board will revisit Ordinance O-03-24. This proposed ordinance aims to amend Chapter 4 of the County Code, specifically addressing spay/neuter and licensing requirements for cats and dogs. This ordinance has been tabled on multiple occasions since April.