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  2. Home rule in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Dillon's Rule state? Comments Alabama: Limited Yes Limited home rule granted to cities and towns in Article XII, Sections 220-28 of the Alabama constitution. Counties are not delegated even a general grant of power under Dillon's Rule and must seek "local legislation" from the state legislature. [5] Alaska: Yes No Arizona: Yes Yes Arkansas ...

  3. Alabama Constitution of 1901 - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of the State of Alabama of 1901 was the basic governing document of the U.S. state of Alabama.Adopted in 1901, it was Alabama's sixth constitution.. At 388,882 words, [2] the document was 12 times longer than the average state constitution, 51 times longer than the U.S. Constitution, and, at the time of its repeal, the longest [3] and most amended [4] constitution operative ...

  4. Jefferson County, Alabama - Wikipedia

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    Jefferson County is one of the eight counties in Alabama with a limited-form of home rule government. A 1973 Commission had recommended that all counties be granted home rule under the state constitution, but the state legislature has refused to give up its control over local affairs.

  5. Alabama - Wikipedia

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    Alabama averages over 100,000 fans per game and Auburn averages over 80,000—both numbers among the top twenty in the nation. [272] Bryant–Denny Stadium is the home of the Alabama football team, and has a seating capacity of 101,821, [273] and is the fifth largest stadium in America. [274]

  6. Ending referendums and township zoning pitched as solutions ...

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    Regulate small, non-limited home rule township zoning at the state level that would put zoning in the hands of county government. ... and the home sale price point stays at $430K+, our community ...

  7. Tuscaloosa County, Alabama - Wikipedia

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    Tuscaloosa County is one of seven in the state with limited home rule. It must still gain state legislative approval on many issues, including for financial measures. The four-member County Commission is elected from single-member districts. [38] Judges are also elected. The current District Court Judges are: Judge Joanne Jannik; Judge Jim Gentry

  8. Ohio Township Association opposing homebuilders push to take ...

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    James Jewell, administrator of Prairie Township, a home-rule township of 18,000 in western Franklin County, gave testimony on Jan. 31 before the Ohio Senate Select Committee on Housing.

  9. Local government in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Dillon's Rule is the default rule, but some state constitutions and state statutes provide home rule authority for local governments. [29] State constitutions and statutes which allow counties or municipalities to enact ordinances without the legislature's express permission are said to provide home rule authority. [30]