Pelham City Council Meets on Contractor License Fees

0:00It's March 30th, I'm Corey with the story, and this is Birmingham News. Today, local news powered by AI. Pellum City leaders just called a special council meeting from Monday night to tackle a state bill shaking up how towns collect license fees from. Contract is working outside their home base. Right now, if a crew from one city takes a job in another, they pay fees to both spots, which jacks up costs that get passed straight to homeowners, like you or me. The bill flips that script contractors would only pay the city where the actual work happens, aiming to cut those extra charges and keep prices fair. For everyday folks, Senator Greg Albrin, the sponsor, calls it a push for smarter taxes that don't double dip on customers footing the bill for out of town perks. Heads up, the meeting kicks off at 5 p.m. as city hall could spell big changes for local businesses and your next home project, so stay tuned as. This unfolds.