🌱 City Council To Reduce Grocery Tax + Mayor Hires New Executive

Good morning, everybody! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Hoover Patch newsletter. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 86 Low: 63.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 85 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Hoover today:

1. Following Alabama's statewide reduction in grocery taxes, in a City Council meeting on Monday, the City of Hoover is considering reducing the city’s sales tax on groceries. Council members are considering lowering the tax from the current 3.5 percent tax to a 3 percent tax. Some believe that the cut is not a meaningful enough reduction to help their grocery bill, while others note that any reduction can help during a time of high inflation. The reduction will be voted on at the next council meeting on Oct. 2. (Alabama's News Leader)
2. On Tuesday, a Birmingham man was charged after being found with a juvenile female runaway from Hoover. Last week, the Hoover Police Department received a report of a 12-year-old female runaway and began an investigation for the child after a tip that she may have been with an adult male she met online. After locating the child, Hoover police determined the male suspect had engaged in sexual acts with the child, at which case he was taken into custody and transported to the Hoover City Jail. The investigation remains ongoing, and the suspect remains in custody without bond. (Hoover (AL) Police Department via Facebook)
3. On Monday, Mayor Frank Brocato announced that he will be hiring a municipal executive from Orange Beach to serve as Hoover’s next city administrator. Brocato will succeed Allan Rice, who held the post for more than six years until he was placed on administrative leave in June. Brocato chose Grimes from over 50 applicants and will start in the new role around the beginning of November. (Hoover Sun)

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Today and tomorrow in Hoover:

Thursday, September 21

• "Goldens At The Gap" Adoption Event At Brock's Gap Brewing Company (6:00 PM)

Friday, September 22

• Hoover Parks And Recreation Chace Lake Day At Chace Lake (12:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• This October, join the many local businesses across the state that are stepping up to raise money for lifesaving breast cancer research. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama (BCRFA) has partnered with businesses to help find a cure for breast cancer by funding promising breast cancer research in Alabama. Two Hoover-area businesses will be participating: Reignite Chiropractic will tell t-shirts and donate all proceeds to the BCRFA, and Tameron Automotive will donate $100 to the BCRFA for every car sold during the month. (Bama Buzz)
• On Sep. 23, the Alabama State Parks will be celebrating the 30th annual National Public Lands Day across the state, spotlighting the importance of public lands and promoting the vital role that volunteers play in outdoor recreation. Take a look at the list of participating parks and consider enjoying the beautiful nature across the state this weekend. (Alabama State Parks via Instagram)
• On Saturday at Veterans Park, the Hoover Public Library will host a "Library in the Park" day, bringing all the amenities of the library to you! Stop by to check out some books, make a craft, get a library card, or participate in a children's storytime. The free event will be held outdoors in the park at 11:30 a.m. (Hoover Public Library)

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That's it for today! I'll see you around.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.