⏰ Vote May 19

Before I ask for your vote — look at what they didn't want you to see.

This site shows every dollar your county spends. Every road. Every grant. Every commissioner's vote. In plain English. Updated weekly. Built — not promised — by the candidate asking for your vote.

EVERY CLAIM SOURCED · EVERY DOLLAR PUBLIC · NO ATTACK ADS · NO MARKETING DEPARTMENT · JUST THE RECORDS

5 Numbers Every Jackson County Voter Should Know

Every figure on this page comes from a public record. Click any tile to see the source document and the full breakdown.

$10,027,745

Federal Money Received

Where did the COVID relief money go?

Jackson County received $10,027,745 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. No complete public accounting line by line has ever been published. Citizens have no way to see, in one document, how every dollar was spent. Zero dollars went to eelgrass removal — even though Guntersville Lake is the county's largest natural asset.

Source: U.S. Treasury ARPA Reporting Portal — Jackson County allocation records

$4,500,000

Bonded Against Future Roads

Your road money is already spent.

The current administration bonded $4.5 million against future Rebuild Alabama road revenue. That means road money you haven't received yet is already gone. The next chairman inherits the debt — and the potholes.

Source: FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Annual Report — official public document

$332,000

CR-77 Per Mile vs $150K State Average

One road. 121% over the benchmark.

County Road 77 was paved in FY2024 at $332,000 per mile. The Alabama state average for resurfacing is approximately $150,000 per mile. CR-21 — same county, same year — cost $128,777 per mile. $203,000 more per mile on CR-77, with no public explanation on file. Citizens cannot see why one road cost more than double another in the same county the same year.

Source: FY2024 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (CRAAR) filed January 13, 2025

$1,006,700

Park Revenue Per Year — No Plan

A million-dollar asset, run like a hobby.

Jackson County Park sits on Guntersville Lake and brings in over a million dollars a year. Cabin occupancy fell from 55% in 2023 to below 10% in 2024 — Chairman Nance's own words. There has never been a published capital improvement plan. No marketing budget. No reinvestment policy. The park still requires a $25,000 General Fund taxpayer transfer despite its million-dollar revenue.

Source: FY2025 Park Fund 525 jacksoncountyal.gov | Bill Nance public statement July 2024

$0

Economic Development Line in $31M Budget

No line item for growing this county.

There is no dedicated line item for economic development in Jackson County's $31 million budget. Zero dollars. DeKalb County has a business incubator. Marshall County is building one. Fort Payne and Walker County have applied for and received Growing Alabama grants of up to $5 million. Jackson County has not been on a Growing Alabama recipient list.

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget jacksoncountyal.gov | Alabama Department of Commerce madeinalabama.com 2024 announcements

Why this site exists

I built this myself. Before the election. Not after.

Most candidates promise transparency once they're in office. Promises are easy. Promises after Election Day disappear.

So I built this site with my own time and my own money — before a single vote is cast. Every dollar in your $31 million county budget is here. Every road repair. Every commissioner's vote. Every grant the county did and didn't apply for. Updated weekly.

This isn't what I'm going to do as your chairman. This is already what your county should look like. If I get elected, this becomes the official county platform. If I don't, you still have it — and you still have the proof of what's been hidden.

This is what transparency looks like. This is what you get on Day 1.

What you're about to see

Use the tabs at the top. Every section answers a question your government has refused to answer publicly. Tap any tile below to jump in.

💰

Every Dollar in the $31M Budget

Line by line, department by department

🛣

Every Road Repair, Every Contractor

Cost per mile, named publicly

🏕

Park Revenue, Debt, Occupancy

Doug Parrish's department, fully open

🌊

Lake & Eelgrass — Live Tracker

Grant fund balance, contractor harvest

🗳

Citizen Polls — Have Your Voice Heard

Vote on real county issues, results public

📈

Grants — Applied vs. Missed

Why other counties got the money

⚖️

Jail Reform Plan

$2.2M subsidy → self-sustaining

🏀

Youth & Recreation Plan

22 communities. Zero new taxes.

Today vs. Day 1 under Zac Talley

Side-by-side. Sourced. Verifiable. The difference between excuses and accountability.

Today	Day 1 Under Zac Talley
$311,020 in "Direct Support" with no public breakdown	FOIA filed Day 1. Every dollar publicly justified before next budget cycle.
$10,027,745 ARPA received. No full line-by-line accounting ever published.	Complete line-by-line accounting published within 30 days. Public posted on this site.
$110,000 in vehicles purchased bypassing competitive bidding (Dec 2024)	Mandatory competitive bidding or GSA auction for all purchases over $10,000. No exceptions.
Road condition assessment by county engineer — never made public	Road condition assessment published Day 1. Every road project prioritized by data, not politics.
$40,000 commissioner travel & training, no breakdown of where or what	Pre-approved + posted publicly within 5 days of expense. Cut to comparable counties' $10K-$15K.
Park: $52,000/year in interest. Principal balance never disclosed.	Outstanding loan balance and payoff date published Day 1. End the circular $25K in/out transfer.
0 grants applied for state reservoir/lake management — 2025 window missed	Grant writer hired Day 1. Lake, road safety, USDA, ARC, CDBG applications filed within 60 days.
0 county youth recreation programs outside Scottsboro city limits	22-community plan published. Mobile Activity Trailer, church partnerships, summer calendar — all sourced.
Citizen polls have not been part of the commission process	Citizen polls open BEFORE every commission vote. Public results entered into official record so commissioners see public position before they vote.

Who I am

⭐

Zac Talley

Jackson County native. Owner of Dirt2Docks — a waterfront development company operating on Guntersville Lake and across the Southern United States. Father. Republican candidate for Jackson County Commission Chairman in the May 19, 2026 primary.

I'm not a career politician. I built a business that depends on this lake, on these roads, on this county working. When the county doesn't work, my business pays the price — and so does every family here.

I built this site because the records exist — they were just hidden. Now they're not.

Three commitments

1

EVERY DOLLAR PUBLIC

Updated weekly on this site. No FOIA needed. No 30-day waiting period. Every department head submits weekly.

2

NO GRANTS LEFT ON TABLE

A dedicated grant writer pays for itself in Year 1. ARC, USDA, CDBG, lake management — all filed.

3

CITIZENS VOTE BEFORE COMMISSION DOES

Polls open 5 days before every commission meeting. Commissioners see public position before voting.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Republican Primary — Jackson County

You've seen the records. You've seen the polls. You've seen what's been hidden. Now make the call.

📞 Call Zac Direct

Zac Talley · 256-609-7610 · Zac@dirt2docks.com

🔦 This Week's Spotlight — Rotates Weekly

🛣 Roads Department

This week we spotlight Public Works — the crew keeping Jackson County moving. See every repair done today, every dollar spent, every road in the queue. Department Lead: Jonathan Campbell, County Engineer.

21.15

Miles Paved FY2024

$3.96M

Road Spend

5

Jobs Completed

$31M

Annual Budget

FY2025 total

📊 Tap — full breakdown

53,780

Residents Served

All towns + unincorporated

🗺 Tap — see map

$1.0M

Park Revenue/Year

Guntersville Lake

📈 Tap — charts

11

Departments

All reporting weekly

🏛 Tap — explore

Quick Actions

🛣

Today's Road Repairs

Live daily updates

📍

Report a Problem

Roads, lake, waste, more

🚐

Miss Glenda's Ride

Free square shuttle

💰

Budget Tracker

Every dollar, publicly logged

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Lake & Eelgrass

Reports, events, progress

📅

Meetings & Polls

Agendas, vote, get alerts

📊 Total Transparency — How It Works

All data goes live immediately. Every edit is permanently documented — original entry stays with strikethrough, new line added, public footnote shows who changed it, why, and when. Nothing disappears. Everything is public record.

🛣 Roads & Repairs

Every road repair logged the day it is done. Every contractor named. Every dollar public. Complaints tracked from CR-47-01 to resolution.

📋 Example Data Notice: The daily repair logs, citizen report run list, "this month" mileage figures, and material comparisons shown below are illustrative examples demonstrating how the live repair tracking system will display data once operational. The CR-47-01 numbering format, the four-material road comparison, and the live-logging workflow are all real features that will go live with the platform.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The CR-77 cost of $332,000 per mile vs. the $150,000 Alabama benchmark is documented in the FY2024 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (CRAAR) filed January 13, 2025. Road material technical specifications come from the manufacturer's published data.

CR Numbering System: Every complaint gets a unique ID. County Road 47, first complaint = CR-47-01. When repaired, crew logs it as a CR-47-01 repair — matched permanently. Citizens track their complaint to completion.

📊 Road Repairs — April 2026

This Month — Miles Paved

15.5

↑ +2.3 vs last April

Last April

13.2

Baseline

CR-21

5.17 mi

$665,777

CR-58

5.90 mi

$1,017,350

CR-47

2.30 mi

$518,000

CR-14

1.80 mi

$210,000

Today's Completed Repairs — Live

✅ CR-47-03 — County Road 47 at Mile Marker 3

Work Type: Pothole patching — 6 potholes

Crew Lead: T. Harris — County Crew

Hours: 4.5 hrs, 3 workers

Date: April 15, 2026 — 2:14 PM

MATERIAL COMPARISON — All Three Options:

Material	Used?	Cure Time	Warranty	Rating
Natural Rock Asphalt (LRA)	✅ USED	Immediate	3 years	Best for Patches
Cold Patch	Not Used	24+ hrs	None	Temporary Only
Hot Mix Asphalt	Not Used	48-72 hrs	None standard	Full Resurfacing Only

Source: rockasphalt.com manufacturer data | County FY2025 Public Works budget

Citizen Report Run List

Report ID	Road	Issue	Reported	Proj. Repair	Status
CR-47-03	CR-47 MM3	Potholes — 6	Apr 13	Apr 15	✅ Resolved
CR-21-01	CR-21 at SR-279	Edge crumbling	Apr 12	Apr 18	⏳ Scheduled
CR-93-02	CR-93 near Bryant	Slope erosion	Apr 10	May 2	🔧 In Progress
CR-14-01	CR-14 at SR-117	Large pothole	Apr 9	Apr 20	⏳ Scheduled

Names kept private. Location and issue type only shown publicly.

Cost Alert — On File: CR-77 was paved at $332,000/mile in FY2024 — 121% above the $150K Alabama benchmark. No explanation on file. Every future road project will be publicly named, priced, and explained here.
Source: FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Annual Report, filed January 13, 2025

🌊 Guntersville Lake

Report lake conditions, track eelgrass contractors, see upcoming county events, and monitor the grant match fund balance.

📋 Example Data Notice: The grant match fund running balance, contractor harvest tickets, event profit transfers, and any specific dollar totals shown on this tab are illustrative examples of how the live system will display lake-related financial and operational data once operational. Reporting form, harvest-ticket workflow, and event calendar are real features going live with the platform.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): Alabama Code §33-5-17(c) — Act 2021-447 establishing the State Reservoir Management Grant funded by boat registration fees. TVA's payment in lieu of taxes to Jackson County is in the FY2025 budget line 001-44850-000.

<10%

Cabin Occupancy

Nance's own words, July 2024

$1.0M

Park Revenue/Year

Tap to see comparison

📊 Tap

$5/yr

Boat Tag Grant Fee

Paid since 2021 — grant window closed, $0 applied

$0

ARPA Spent on Lake

Zero of $10M went to eelgrass

🌿 Eelgrass Contractor Tracker

Contractors earn a per cubic yard bounty — verified by county inspector, weighed on-site, weigh ticket uploaded here. TVA has random inspection access.

Contractor	License #	Zone	This Week (cu yd)	Month Total	Weigh Ticket
AquaDoc LLC	JAC-HRV-001	Zone A — Browns Creek	48	312	Uploaded
River Clear Inc.	JAC-HRV-002	Zone B — South Cove	35	228	Uploaded
TN River Services	JAC-HRV-003	Zone C — Main Channel	21	147	Pending

How it works: Contractors register, buy annual harvest license and permits, are assigned zones randomly by Commission Office. Payment per cubic yard verified by county-supplied dumpster, scale operator, county driver, and contractor — all sign weigh ticket uploaded here. TVA random inspections. Contractors earn per cubic yard. Resale of harvested material under discussion for additional revenue.

💰 Eelgrass Grant Match Fund

Source	Amount	Date
Tournament revenue transfer	+$18,400	Apr 1, 2026
Lake event profit transfer	+$7,200	Mar 15, 2026
Contractor license fees	+$3,600	Mar 1, 2026
TVA partnership contribution	+$25,000	Feb 28, 2026
RUNNING TOTAL — GRANT MATCH FUND	$54,200	Updated weekly

Goal: $100,000 match fund to qualify for State Reservoir Management Grant.
Source: Alabama Code §33-5-17(c) — Act 2021-447 | ADCNR 2024 Legislative Budget

📅 Upcoming Lake Events — Revenue Based Only

All county-hosted events are revenue-positive and for-profit. Proceeds go to the eelgrass grant match fund.

🎣 Guntersville Lake Bass Tournament — May 10, 2026

Entry Fee: $150/boat

Boats Expected: 80–100

Prize Payout: 70% of entries

County Profit Est.: $4,500–$6,000

Profit directed to: Eelgrass Grant Match Fund

TVA Partnership: TVA pays Jackson County $1,600,000/year in lieu of taxes and is mentioned as a potential eelgrass co-funder. Any formal proposal will be published here once negotiations begin.
Source: FY2025 Budget line 001-44850-000

💰 Budget Tracker

Every single dollar spent by Jackson County is publicly logged here. All purchases documented. Commission votes shown. Zero dollars hidden.

✅ Verified Data Notice: The dollar figures on this tab are verified public records from the FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure and Revenue Budgets at jacksoncountyal.gov. The $31 million total, the $3.69M Sheriff's Department, the $2.21M jail transfer, the $1.5M Revenue Commissioner, the $1.7M internet sales tax, and the $1.6M TVA payment in lieu of taxes are all from the published county budget documents.

Example feature: The "this week vs last week" live edit-tracking and the permanent strikethrough-edit feature are illustrative — they show how live transparency will operate once the platform becomes the official county tracker.

Transparency Rule: Every dollar logged. Every edit permanent — original entry stays with strikethrough, new entry added, public footnote shows who changed it, why, and when. Edit authority: Chairman, any Commissioner, or Department Heads — all logged publicly.

$31M

Total Budget FY2025

Tap — full breakdown

📊 Tap

2.4%

Reserve Buffer

Only $267,955 cushion

$1.7M

Internet Sales Tax

Largest General Fund source

$1.6M

TVA Payment/Year

In lieu of property taxes

Live Budget — Every Dollar Logged

Date	Department	Item	Amount	Bids?	Commission Vote
Apr 15	Public Works	Rock Asphalt LRA — 4 tons	$2,840	3 bids logged	N/A — dept expense
Apr 14	Sheriff	Fuel — 3 patrol vehicles	$412	County contract rate	N/A — routine
Apr 10	Commission	Legal services — Gibson & Carden CPA	$8,500	2 bids — 1 declined	4-1 Yes

Apr 8 | Commission Office | Travel — Montgomery conference | $3,200

CORRECTED: Apr 8 | Commission Office | Travel — ACCA Annual Conference, Montgomery | $3,200

📝 Edited April 9, 2026 — 9:14 AM | Edited by: Commission Office Admin | Reason: Conference name not specified — added full name for public clarity. Original entry retained per transparency policy.

Source: All entries submitted by department heads. Every dollar publicly logged.

⚖️ Jackson County Jail

The reform plan: turn a $2.2M annual taxpayer burden into a self-sustaining operation. All program data published monthly.

📋 Example Data Notice: The jail programs described on this tab — sandblasting and powder coating, in-house garden, greenhouse flowers, woodworking shop, work release counts (12 active), house arrest counts (8 active), and program-specific revenue projections — are a proposed reform plan. These programs are not currently operating in the Jackson County Jail. Every program is conditional on judicial approval per case and on equipment funding via vocational grants, private donations, or program revenue. Implementation timelines shown are targets, not commitments.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The $2.97M total jail budget, the $2.2M General Fund subsidy, and the existing $200K Department of Corrections state prisoner reimbursement are from the FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget. Alabama state prisoner reimbursement rates of $28 to $35 per inmate per day are published by the Alabama Department of Corrections.

Judicial Partnership: All sentencing, work release eligibility, and program fees are set by the judge per case. The app displays what the judge ordered. Nothing is implemented without judicial approval.

$2.97M

Jail Total Budget

$2.2M subsidized by General Fund

$2.2M

Taxpayer Subsidy

Annual General Fund transfer

$200K

Current DOC Revenue

State prisoner reimbursement

Goal

Self-Sustaining

Revenue covers expenses — no subsidy

Work Release & House Arrest

🏠

Work Release Program

Eligible offenders — as determined by the judge — keep their jobs, work during the day, and return each evening. GPS route geo-fencing enforces the approved route in real time. Any deviation triggers automatic violation — no warnings. All terms set by judge per case.

Work Release Active

12

All compliant this week

House Arrest Active

8

1 violation — returned to jail

Men's Labor Programs

In-house industrial sandblasting and powder coating — services sold to the public and commercial clients. Inmates earn wages applied toward fees and restitution. Revenue retained by jail to offset operating costs. Inmates build documented vocational certification.

Equipment Funding Plan: Funded through ADECA vocational grant applications, private donations (tax-deductible), and revenue reinvestment from commissary and DOC reimbursement growth. No new taxes required. Timeline: 6–12 months.

Mid-day outdoor garden crew reduces jail food costs by producing vegetables used in the jail kitchen. Surplus sold to local markets. Separate shift from women's garden crew — no co-mingling.

Seasonal flowers grown for county events and public sale — Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Christmas. Premium-priced seasonal products with predictable demand.

Greenhouse Funding Plan: Structure and equipment funded through private donations, fundraisers, and early program revenue. Timeline: 18–24 months. Citizens can donate through the app.

🧺 Laundry services — county facility laundry, reducing contract costs
🪵 Woodworking shop — furniture and repairs for county buildings
🚗 Vehicle detailing — county fleet and public service
🖨 Screen printing — county uniforms, event merchandise
💦 Pressure washing — county buildings, park facilities
🛋 Furniture refurbishing — county office furniture restoration
🚜 Farm & ranch labor — private citizens and farmers can hire through app
🌳 County Park cleaning — grounds, cabins, restrooms
🗑 Roadside litter crews — county garbage cleanup

🏥 In-House Medical Reform

In-House Medical Plan

Contract physician on-site — eliminates most outside emergency medical trips
Contract dentist on-site — currently one of the highest outside costs
Contract optometrist — vision care for inmates and county employees
County employee benefit: in-house doctor available to all county employees and families — lowers insurance costs
Inmate medical coverage funded through inmate labor earnings — not the taxpayer

All medical structures subject to Alabama Code compliance and federal Medicaid rules. Implementation: 12–18 months after taking office.

Women's Programs — Separate Section & Balance Sheets

Completely Separate: Women's programs operate on separate shifts with no interaction with men's programs. Separate balance sheets. Separate revenue tracking.

Month	Revenue	Expenses	Net
April 2026 (proj.)	$2,400	$890	+$1,510
March 2026	$1,800	$720	+$1,080
YTD Total	$4,200	$1,610	+$2,590

Month	Services Value	Contract Saved	Net Benefit
April 2026	$3,200	$2,800 park contract	+$6,000
YTD	$9,600	$8,400	+$18,000

🚔 Sheriff's Department

Patrol activity, community programs, drug court operations, and all revenue tracked weekly. Sheriff: Rocky Harnen.

📋 Example Data Notice: The arrest counts, citation counts, calls-for-service, drug court enrollment of 24, test counts, monthly comparisons, and year-over-year activity charts shown on this tab are illustrative examples of how the live activity tracking system will display real Sheriff's Department data once operational. No claim is made that these are current actual activity numbers.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The $3.69 million Sheriff's Department budget, the 56 deputies and staff count, and Sheriff Rocky Harnen's role come from the FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget and the Sheriff's Department public records at jacksoncountyal.gov.

56

Deputies & Staff

Plus 20 reserve volunteers

$3.69M

Annual Budget

Largest General Fund expense

24

Drug Court Enrolled

In-house — all fees stay in county

2

Daily Shifts

Morning and evening testing

Sheriff Activity — This Month vs Same Month Last Year

Arrests

Apr: 34

Apr '25: 41

Citations

Apr: 87

Apr '25: 79

Calls for Service

Apr: 312

Apr '25: 298

Drug Court Tests

Apr: 186

NEW program

⚖️ Drug Court — In-House Program

Two daily shifts — morning and evening
Fees set by judge per case — displayed in participant record
All proceeds retained by Sheriff's Department
Monthly enrollment and completion data published here

Week	Enrolled	Completions	Revenue	Violations
Apr 7–13	24	2	$3,400	1 — re-incarcerated
Mar 31–Apr 6	22	1	$3,100	0
Month Total	24 active	3	$6,500	1

Source: Sheriff Rocky Harnen weekly submission — published monthly after Commission review

🏕 Jackson County Park

Jackson County Park on Guntersville Lake generates over $1 million per year and has never had a published improvement plan. That changes now. Park Director: Doug Parrish.

📋 Example Data Notice: The specific April-by-April occupancy percentages (9%, 22%, 38%, 55%), boat slip occupancy comparisons, campsite occupancy comparisons, fuel sales month-over-month figures, and year-to-date revenue running totals shown on this tab are illustrative examples of how the live occupancy and revenue tracking system will display real park data once operational. The 5-year capital improvement plan items shown are proposed targets, not committed projects.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The $1,006,700 annual park revenue, the $510,000 lot rentals, $140,000 cabin rentals, $117,000 boat slips, $80,000 fuel sales, and the $25,000 General Fund transfer are all from the FY2025 Jackson County Revenue Budget Fund 525 at jacksoncountyal.gov. The "cabin occupancy below 10%" figure is from Chairman Bill Nance's own public statement in July 2024.

Transparency Problem: The park generates $1,006,700/year yet still requires a $25,000 General Fund subsidy. No capital improvement plan ever published. No marketing budget. Cabin occupancy below 10%. This section exists to change that permanently.

🏠 Cabin Occupancy — Current vs Last Year

April 2026

9%

↓ Down from 22%

April 2025

22%

Baseline

Apr '26

9%

9% occupancy

Apr '25

22%

22% occupancy

Apr '24

38%

38% occupancy

Apr '23

55%

55% occupancy

⛵ Boat Slip Occupancy

April 2026

31%

↓ Down from 48%

April 2025

48%

🏕 Campsite Occupancy

April 2026

44%

↓ Down slightly

April 2025

52%

⛽ Fuel Sales

April 2026

$5,200

↓ Down $2,100

April 2025

$7,300

💰 Total Park Revenue — YTD vs Last Year

YTD 2026

$281,876

↓ Tracking below 2025

YTD 2025

$318,400

Full year: $1,006,700

Lot Rentals

$510K/yr

$510,000

Cabin Rentals

$140K

$140,000

Boat Slips

$117K

$117,000

Fuel Sales

$80K

$80,000

Other

$160K

$159,700

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Revenue Budget Fund 525 — jacksoncountyal.gov

👷 Park Staff — Names & Titles

Name	Title	Role
Doug Parrish	Park Director	Overall park management and operations
Staff (FOIA pending)	Marina Attendant	Fuel sales, boat slip management
Staff (FOIA pending)	Grounds Maintenance	Campground, common areas
Staff (FOIA pending)	Cabin Housekeeping	Cabin cleaning between rentals
Inmate Crew	Cleaning Program	Restrooms, grounds — cost reduction

🎯 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Online booking system for cabins and boat slips — within 6 months
Event hosting — weddings, fishing tournaments, corporate retreats
Updated cabin interiors — lowest-rated units first
Marina expansion and market-rate slip pricing
Apply to ADCNR for boat ramp improvement grants
First dedicated marketing budget in park history
Revenue target: $1,006,700 → $2,000,000 within 5 years

📈

Economic Development

Every community in Jackson County — mapped, flagged, and ready for investment. Town and city officials can submit requests directly to the Commission here.

📋 Example Data Notice: The community-by-community population growth indicators ("↑ Growing", "→ Stable", "↓ Monitor"), specific job count claims per community, projected investment amounts on the grant tracker, and any current-status flags ("Applied", "Submitted", "Pending") shown on this tab are illustrative examples. The Community Map structure, Grant Tracker, Investment Proposal Form, and Officials Request Portal are real features going live with the platform.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The list of 22 communities in Jackson County is from jacksoncountyal.gov/149/Cities. Population data is from the U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census and 2024 American Community Survey. The 2024 Growing Alabama grant recipients (DeKalb, Fort Payne, Walker County, Coosa County) are documented at madeinalabama.com.

Missed in 2024: DeKalb, Fort Payne, Walker County, and Coosa County all received Growing Alabama economic development grants. Jackson County did not apply and is NOT on the 2024 recipient list.
Source: Alabama Department of Commerce — madeinalabama.com 2024 announcements

All Communities in Jackson County

Every incorporated city, every town, and every unincorporated community — with opportunity zone status, employment data, and development potential. Tap any community to see details.

County Seat Opportunity Zone — incentives available Zero industry employers — priority need Unincorporated / Rural area

🏙 Incorporated Cities

Scottsboro

City — County Seat

~14,770 residents

⭐ County Seat — Hwy 72 Industrial Target

Bridgeport

City

~2,418 residents

✅ Opportunity Zone — Port + Rail Access

Stevenson

City

~1,810 residents

✅ Opportunity Zone — Rail Access

Hollywood

Town

~1,006 residents

✅ Opportunity Zone — Bellefonte Site

Pisgah

Town

~710 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers

Dutton

Town

~330 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers

Hytop

Town

~354 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers — Tourism Potential

Section

Town

~817 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers

Woodville

Town

~746 residents

✅ Heritage Tourism Potential

Paint Rock

Town

~202 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers

Pleasant Groves

Town

~481 residents

⚠️ Zero Industry Employers

Langston

Town

Small community

✅ Agricultural Opportunity Zone

🌾 Unincorporated Communities

Henagar

Unincorporated

~2,370 residents

🌾 Growing — Agricultural Hub

Skyline

Unincorporated

~872 residents

🌾 Rural — Scenic Views

Flat Rock

Unincorporated

Rural area

🌾 Agricultural Incentive Zone

Higdon

Unincorporated

Rural area

🌾 Rural — Mountain Community

Bryant

Unincorporated

Rural area

🌾 Rural Residential

Princeton

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Paint Rock Valley

Long Island

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Tennessee River Corridor

Limrock

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Rural Community

Baileytown

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Rural Community

Bass

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Rural Community

Bolivar

Unincorporated

Small community

🌾 Northern Corridor

Development Priority Summary:
Zero industry employer communities (highest priority): Pisgah, Dutton, Hytop, Section, Paint Rock, Pleasant Groves
Active opportunity zone targets: Scottsboro Hwy 72 corridor, Bridgeport port/rail, Stevenson rail, Hollywood Bellefonte site, Woodville heritage tourism
Rural development areas: All 11 unincorporated communities eligible for USDA Rural Development and ARC grants

Sources: jacksoncountyal.gov/149/Cities | U.S. Census Bureau 2020 | Encyclopedia of Alabama | Digital Alabama community records

📋 Grant Tracker

Every grant applied for, pending, awarded, or missed. All grant decisions voted on publicly before submission. Citizens vote on grant priorities in the Polls tab.

Grant Program	Amount	Status	Target Community	Citizen Vote
Growing Alabama 2024	$500K–$5M	❌ MISSED — Not Applied	Scottsboro Hwy 72	Not put to vote
Growing Alabama 2026	$500K–$5M	⏳ Preparing Application	Scottsboro Hwy 72	78% YES — Active poll
CDBG — ADECA	Up to $500K	⏳ Preparing	Bridgeport / Stevenson	Poll opens May 1
ARC Infrastructure	$500K–$3M	⏳ Preparing	County-wide	Poll opens May 5
USDA Rural Development	$1M–$10M	📋 Pre-application	Unincorporated rural areas	Poll opens May 12
SS4A Road Safety	$1M–$5M	📋 RFQ Filed	County-wide roads	Poll opens May 1
State Reservoir Mgmt Grant	TBD	❌ 2025 Window MISSED	Guntersville Lake / eelgrass	Not put to vote
JAG / COPS Grants	$25K–$75K	⏳ Grant writer needed	Sheriff Department	Poll opens Apr 21

Grant Policy Under Zac Talley: Every grant application is voted on publicly by citizens before submission. Results are logged here. If citizens say no — we do not apply. If citizens say yes — we apply within 30 days. No more missed grant windows without public explanation.
Source: Alabama Department of Commerce | ADECA | ARC | USDA Rural Development

🏗 Propose a Community Investment

Private citizens, churches, businesses, and investors can request to be heard by the Commission. Submit your proposal here — Commission Office reviews and Chairman adds qualifying requests to the next agenda.

Submit a Community Investment Proposal

Your Name or Organization *

Proposal Type *

Target Community *

Brief Description *

Preferred Meeting

🏛 Officials Request Portal

For mayors, city council members, town officials, and community leaders across Jackson County. Submit requests for county assistance, funding, resources, infrastructure support, or agenda placement directly to the Commission Chairman. All requests are publicly logged — citizens can see what their local officials are asking for and how the commission responds.

Who this is for: Mayors and city council members from any Jackson County municipality. Town officials from any incorporated community. Community leaders from unincorporated areas. Fire department chiefs, school board members, and other public officials requesting county assistance or coordination.

What type of request are you submitting?

💰

Funding Request

Requesting county financial assistance or budget allocation

🛣

Infrastructure Request

Road repair, bridge, drainage, or public works assistance

🤝

Shared Services Request

Requesting shared county resources, equipment, or personnel

📋

Grant Partnership Request

Requesting county co-application or match for a grant

📅

Agenda Placement Request

Request to present at commission meeting or town hall

🚨

Emergency Assistance

Urgent public safety, disaster, or emergency support

📈

Economic Development

Requesting county support for business recruitment or investment

📝

Other Official Request

Any other request from a local official to the commission

Official Request Form

Public record notice: All submissions to this portal are publicly logged on My County Hub. Citizens can see what their local officials request and how the Commission responds. This is intentional — transparency in government-to-government requests protects everyone and builds public trust.

Your Full Name *

Your Title / Position *

Municipality or Community *

Official Phone Number *

Official Email Address *

Request Type *

Request Title — One clear sentence *

Detailed Description *

Dollar Amount Requested (if applicable)

Timeline — When is this needed?

Has your municipality already taken any action on this? *

Supporting Documents (describe what you have)

Preferred Response Method

After you submit: The Commission Office logs your request publicly within 24 hours. The Chairman reviews within 5 business days. You receive confirmation of receipt and a timeline for response. If your request requires commission vote, it is placed on the next available agenda and a citizen poll is opened so the public can weigh in before the vote.

📋 Public Log — Current Official Requests

All official requests are public. Citizens can see what local officials are asking for and how the commission responds. This builds accountability in both directions.

Dutton — Road repair request: County Road 35 through town limits — heavy truck damage

Submitted by: Mayor, Town of Dutton | April 8, 2026 | Type: Infrastructure / Roads

Amount: Not specified — requesting assessment and repair | Affects: ~330 Dutton residents + through traffic

✅ Approved — Scheduled for May road crew rotation

Pisgah — Request for county co-application on CDBG grant for water system upgrade

Submitted by: Pisgah Town Council | March 28, 2026 | Type: Grant Partnership Request

Amount: $250,000 county match requested | Affects: ~710 Pisgah residents

🔍 Under Review — Chairman meeting scheduled April 22

Hytop — Request for county assistance promoting Walls of Jericho as regional tourism asset

Submitted by: Hytop Town Council | April 2, 2026 | Type: Economic Development

Amount: $15,000 marketing co-investment requested | Affects: entire county tourism revenue

📅 Scheduled — April 28 commission meeting agenda

Paint Rock — Request for pedestrian crosswalk and safety improvements on US Highway 72 through town

Submitted by: Paint Rock Town Officials | April 10, 2026 | Type: Infrastructure / Safety

Amount: Est. $18,000 | Affects: ~202 Paint Rock residents + all highway travelers

📅 Scheduled — May 12 commission meeting agenda | Citizen poll opens May 1

Section — Request for county economic development study of Sand Mountain agricultural corridor

Submitted by: Section Town Council | April 12, 2026 | Type: Economic Development

Amount: $5,000 study funding requested | Affects: Section, Dutton, Henagar, Skyline, Pisgah combined

🔍 Under Review — Chairman reviewing scope

📍 How a Request Moves Through the System

1

Official submits request through this portal
Immediately logged publicly on My County Hub within 24 hours

2

Commission Office assigns request number and sends confirmation
Within 24 hours of submission

3

Chairman reviews and determines next step
Within 5 business days — meeting, agenda placement, or written response

4

If vote required — citizen poll opens
Poll open minimum 5 days before commission vote — public weighs in

5

Commission votes — result logged publicly
Yes or No — every commissioner's vote recorded with poll comparison

6

Official notified — outcome published permanently
Result, commissioner votes, and citizen poll comparison all public record forever

Need to Reach the Chairman Directly?

For urgent matters contact Zac Talley directly. All official communications are welcomed.

📞 256-609-7610 ✉️ Zac@dirt2docks.com

🏛 All 12 Departments — Full Deep Dive

Tap any department below. Every dollar itemized. Every flag explained. Every savings opportunity documented. Sources listed on every page. Updated weekly.

✅ Verified Data + Proposed Savings Notice: The dollar figures shown for each department (revenue, expenditures, line items, percentages) are verified public records from the FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure and Revenue Budgets at jacksoncountyal.gov. The "Day 1" action plans, projected savings ranges, revenue opportunity ranges, and proposed reforms are policy proposals — illustrative of what could be achieved, not claims of completed work.

Commission Office

Fund 001 | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$0

Revenue

No dedicated stream

$1,020,560

Total Expenditure

100% tax funded

-$1,020,560

Net Deficit

Every dollar a tax burden

💸 Where Does $1,020,560 Go? — Line by Line

Red = ConcerningOrange = MandatedGray = Standard

Line Item	Amount	%	Flag	Citizen Note
Officials Salaries (5 commissioners)	$260,314	25.5%	Concerning	$52,063/commissioner/year. State-set salary. Cannot be reduced by commission vote.
Other Salaries & Wages (office staff)	$459,907	45.1%	Concerning	Largest controllable line. How many staff? What are their roles? Not published.
Retirement Contributions	$101,671	10.0%	Mandated	14.6% of payroll. State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Social Security / FICA	$55,097	5.4%	Mandated	7.65% of payroll. Federal mandate. Cannot be reduced.
Health Insurance	$63,888	6.3%	Actionable	$5,324/employee/year. Could be rebid — potential 15–20% savings.
Travel & Training	$40,000	3.9%	Concerning	No published breakdown. 2–4x what comparable Alabama counties spend. Requires FOIA.
Advertising	$12,000	1.2%	Standard	Legal notices required by law + discretionary. No itemization public.
Direct Support / Appropriations	$10,000	1.0%	Concerning	Discretionary payments to outside organizations. No published recipient list.
Office Supplies	$9,500	0.9%	Standard	Could be reduced via state contract purchasing.
Vision Insurance	$1,056	0.1%	Standard	Nominal benefit cost.
Life Insurance	$803	0.1%	Standard	Nominal benefit cost.
Workers Compensation	$5,212	0.5%	Mandated	State-mandated.
Surety Bonds	$1,000	0.1%	Mandated	Required by law.
Unemployment Insurance	$112	0.0%	Mandated	Federal mandate.
TOTAL	$1,020,560	100%	—	100% taxpayer funded. Zero revenue generated.

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget — Fund 001 | jacksoncountyal.gov

Transparency Problem: $459,907 in office staff salaries with no published roster. Citizens cannot verify how many employees work in the commission office or what their roles are.

💚 Savings Without Raising Taxes

Day 1

Eliminate or Justify Travel & Training — $40,000$15K–$30K saved

Require every travel expense pre-approved and published within 5 days. Video conferencing replaces most out-of-state conferences. Other Alabama counties budget $10K–$15K for a 5-member commission. Jackson County budgets $40,000 — 2 to 4 times the norm.

Day 1

Rebid Health Insurance County-Wide$40K–$80K saved

ACCA Group Benefits Trust covers 50+ counties at group rates. Standard savings on switching: 15–20% of premium cost. Last competitive rebid date: not publicly available.

Day 1

State Contract Purchasing for Office Supplies$2K–$4K saved

Alabama State Purchasing Department cooperative contracts typically 20–30% cheaper than retail. No evidence Jackson County uses this system.

Day 1

Publish & Reduce Direct Support Appropriations$3K–$10K saved

$10,000 in discretionary payments with no published recipient list. Every appropriation voted publicly with recipient named. Eliminate any without clear public benefit.

Day 1

Zero-Based Staffing Review$20K–$50K saved

Best practice for a county this size: 1 administrator + 1 secretary. Any additional positions require public justification. Publish job titles, roles, and salaries for all staff.

📈 Revenue — No New Taxes

Day 1 — pays for itself Year 1

Grant Writing Position$50K–$200K/year

Hire or contract a dedicated grant writer. Jackson County leaves ARC, USDA Rural Dev, EDA, and CDBG grants on the table annually. Grant writer pays for itself in Year 1. Net cost: $0 or negative.

Day 30

County Right-of-Way Leasing$15K–$40K/year

Lease county rights-of-way to utility companies (fiber, power, pipeline). Alabama Code allows counties to lease ROW. Multiple North Alabama counties already do this. Zero capital required.

Day 30

County Facility Rentals$10K–$25K/year

Commission boardroom and meeting spaces idle most evenings and weekends. Rent to nonprofits, civic groups, businesses. Zero capital outlay. Requires a rental fee schedule resolution.

Day 60

Intergovernmental Service Agreements$20K–$60K/year

Charge neighboring municipalities for shared services — IT, HR, legal, equipment. DeKalb and Marshall counties do this. Jackson County provides services to smaller towns at no cost recovery.

Day 60

Tower / Antenna Site Leases$12K–$36K/year

Lease county-owned elevated property to cell carriers and emergency communications providers. $1,000–$3,000/month per site is standard. County owns multiple eligible sites.

📊 Year 1 Budget Balance Targets

Item	Type	Impact
Current Cost	—	-$1,020,560
Grant Writer (salary offset by grants)	SAVINGS	+$75,000
Travel & Training reduction	SAVINGS	+$20,000
Right-of-Way & Tower Leases	REVENUE	+$25,000
Facility Rentals	REVENUE	+$15,000
Insurance Rebid (commission portion)	SAVINGS	+$12,000
Office Supply state contracts	SAVINGS	+$3,000
Intergovernmental Service Agreements	REVENUE	+$20,000
Direct Support transparency reduction	SAVINGS	+$5,000
Year 1 Net — Improved 17%		-$845,560

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 jacksoncountyal.gov public budget documents

Sheriff's Department

Fund 001 — General Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$0

Revenue

No dedicated revenue. Fines go to state.

$3,691,846

Total Expenditure

Largest single General Fund expense

-$3,691,846

Net Deficit

100% General Fund subsidy

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $3,691,846

Red = ConcerningOrange = MandatedGray = Standard

Line Item	Amount	%	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$2,190,452	59.3%	Concerning	59% of entire budget. How many deputies? No published roster. Citizens cannot verify staffing levels.
Retirement	$315,829	8.6%	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate ~14.5%. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$333,784	9.0%	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Retirees Health Insurance	$115,953	3.1%	Standard	Growing legacy cost. No published management plan.
Social Security / FICA	$175,498	4.8%	Mandated	Federal mandate 7.65%. Not negotiable.
Direct Support	$311,020	8.4%	⚠️ FOIA Required	Largest non-salary discretionary item in entire General Fund. No published breakdown. Citizens cannot verify this spending.
Appropriations	$62,208	1.7%	Standard	Payments to outside organizations. Recipients not publicly listed.
Workers Compensation	$49,230	1.3%	Mandated	High — review safety training to reduce claims.
Officials Salaries	$103,636	2.8%	Standard	State-set salary. Cannot be reduced by commission.
Legal Services	$7,500	0.2%	Standard	Reasonable. Monitor for increases.
Overtime	$15,000	0.4%	Standard	Relatively low. Good management indicator.
Lease Office Equipment	$3,500	0.1%	Standard	Verify leases are competitive.
Life Insurance	$3,164	0.1%	Standard	Standard benefit.
Vision Insurance	$4,320	0.1%	Standard	Standard benefit.
Unemployment Insurance	$752	0.0%	Mandated	Federal mandate.
TOTAL	$3,691,846	100%	—	100% taxpayer funded. Zero revenue generated.

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget — Fund 001 | jacksoncountyal.gov

Transparency Problem: $311,020 in Direct Support with zero public breakdown. Vehicle purchases bypassed competitive bidding December 2024 ($110K) — commission set aside rules. GSA surplus auctions list comparable patrol vehicles at $15K–$30K vs. full market $35K–$55K. No published staffing roster or response time data.

💚 Savings Without Raising Taxes

Day 1

Rebid Health Insurance$50K–$100K/year

Switch to ACCA Group Benefits Trust or competitive bid. Standard savings 15–20% of premium. On $333,784 health alone: $50K–$67K potential savings.

Day 1

Mandatory GSA Surplus Vehicle Purchases$40K–$80K/year

Commission resolution on Day 1 requiring competitive bidding or GSA auction for all purchases over $10,000. No exceptions. No rule set-asides.

Day 1 — FOIA Required

Audit Direct Support — $311,020Unknown — must audit

Immediate FOIA on Day 1. Every dollar must be publicly justified before next budget cycle. If not justified, eliminate it.

Year 1

Staffing Efficiency Review$30K–$75K/year

Publish staffing roster with titles. Best practice for Jackson County population (~54,000): 1 deputy per 1,000 residents = ~54 deputies. Current count not publicly available.

📈 Revenue — No New Taxes

Day 60

Expand DOC State Prisoner Contract$100K–$200K/year

Jackson County Jail already houses state DOC prisoners ($200K reimbursement in FY2025). State rate $28–$35/day per inmate. Expanding capacity and contract could double this revenue.

Day 30

Civil Process Service Fees$15K–$30K/year

Limestone County charges separate fees for serving papers, fingerprinting, background checks. Jackson County does not. Requires local legislation — propose for 2027 session.

Day 90

Sheriff Grant Funding$25K–$75K/year

JAG (Justice Assistance Grant), COPS grants, and USDA rural safety grants available and underutilized. A dedicated grant writer position pays for itself.

📊 Year 1 Budget Balance Targets

Item	Type	Impact
Current Cost	—	-$3,691,846
Insurance Rebid Savings	SAVINGS	+$60,000
GSA Vehicle Savings	SAVINGS	+$50,000
DOC Contract Expansion	REVENUE	+$100,000
Civil Process Fees	REVENUE	+$20,000
Inmate Work Crews	SAVINGS	+$30,000
Grant Funding	REVENUE	+$40,000
Year 1 Net — Improved 8% — Saved/Gained $300,000		-$3,391,846

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 jacksoncountyal.gov public budget documents

Revenue Commissioner

Fund 001 — General Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$1,499,730

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$1,499,730

Expenditure

Total approved spending

BREAKEVEN

Net Position

Balanced — pass-through dept

How This Department Works: The Revenue Commissioner collects property taxes and fees that fund itself. This is a pass-through — the department collects taxes that fund itself. Revenue Commission Budget (property tax billing/collections) = $1,499,730.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $1,499,730

Red = ConcerningOrange = MandatedGray = Standard

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$874,804	Concerning	Largest line — 58% of budget. Full roster not published publicly.
Contract Service	$88,900	Standard	Outside contract services. Recipients not publicly detailed.
Officials Salaries	$183,761	Standard	State-set salary for Revenue Commissioner. Cannot be reduced by commission.
Retirement	$110,331	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$134,962	Actionable	Could be reduced 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Building Improvements	$100,000	⚠️ FOIA Required	Dept is in a BRAND NEW building (Liberty Lane Annex, opened Jan 2026) yet budgeted $100,000 for improvements in year one. No public explanation of what improvements were needed in a newly renovated facility. FOIA priority.
Postage	$65,000	Standard	Tax bill mailings countywide. High but expected.
Social Security / FICA	$60,472	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Retirees Health Insurance	$15,684	Standard	Ongoing legacy cost.
Utilities	$15,000	Standard	New building — verify utility costs are reasonable.
IT Equipment	$12,000	Standard	Reasonable for tax billing systems.
Travel & Training	$7,000	Standard	Reasonable for state association and training requirements.
Life Insurance	$1,224	Standard	Nominal benefit cost.
Vision Insurance	$1,632	Standard	Nominal benefit cost.
Unemployment Insurance	$272	Mandated	Federal mandate.
Other	$28,888	Standard	Miscellaneous operating costs. Should be itemized publicly.
TOTAL	$1,499,730	—	Self-funding pass-through department.

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Budget Documents — Fund 001 | jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

Transparency Problem: Dept is in a BRAND NEW building (Liberty Lane Annex opened Jan 2026) yet budgeted $100,000 for "building improvements" in year one. No public explanation of what improvements were needed in a newly renovated facility. This is a FOIA priority.

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

FOIA All Contracts Under the $100K Building Improvements LineUnknown — must audit

Publish every contract awarded. If improvements were necessary, explain why publicly within 30 days of taking office. No expenditure from a brand-new public building goes unexplained.

Day 1

Rebid Health Insurance$20K–$27K saved

On $134,962 health insurance: switching to ACCA Group Benefits Trust or competitive bid saves 15–20% = $20K–$27K annually.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

Probate Judge

Fund 001 — General Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$200,000

Revenue

Fees & commissions — covers 35% only

$562,849

Expenditure

Total approved spending

-$362,849

Net Deficit

65% subsidized by General Fund

Revenue: Fees & Commissions = $200,000. Covers only 35% of department cost. 65% subsidized by General Fund. Handles 250 estate cases, 1,500 business licenses, 3,000+ boat registrations, 65 adoptions, 30 polling places annually — heavy workload.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $562,849

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$273,389	Concerning	Largest line — 49% of budget. Full roster not published publicly.
Officials Salaries	$119,722	Standard	State-set Probate Judge salary. Cannot be reduced by commission.
Retirement	$33,645	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$56,102	Actionable	Could be reduced 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Social Security / FICA	$30,073	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Contract Service	$30,000	Standard	Outside services — specific contracts not publicly detailed.
Postage	$3,500	Standard	Legal notices and election mailings. Reasonable.
Office Supplies	$5,000	Standard	Reasonable for office of this workload.
Life Insurance	$479	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Vision Insurance	$672	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Other	$10,267	Standard	Miscellaneous operating costs. Should be itemized publicly.
TOTAL	$562,849	—	65% subsidized by taxpayers. Revenue covers only 35% of cost.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

Transparency Problem: No performance reporting published for citizens. Fees collected ($200K) cover only 35% of cost. Boat registration $5 fee remittance to state reservoir fund — is it being done correctly and on time?

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Publish Annual Workload ReportAccountability

Number of filings, processing times, error rates. Citizens deserve to know how their money is performing. No cost — just transparency.

Day 1

Review Fee Schedule — Maximize Under Alabama Law$20K–$50K potential

Are county fees maximized under Alabama law? Many counties leave fee revenue uncollected. A thorough review could increase own-source revenue from $200K toward $250K.

Day 1

Verify $5 Boat Tag Fee RemittanceLegal compliance

Verify $5 boat tag fee is being properly remitted monthly to State Treasurer per Alabama Code. Confirm accounting is accurate and timely.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Buildings Maintenance

Fund 001 — General Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$0

Revenue

No revenue generated

$390,239

Expenditure

Total approved spending

-$390,239

Net Deficit

Pure cost center — General Fund subsidy

No revenue generated. Pure cost center funded entirely by General Fund taxes.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $390,239

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$261,809	Concerning	67% of entire budget. Full roster and job titles not published.
Retirement	$34,724	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$56,102	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Social Security / FICA	$20,028	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Workers Compensation	$7,645	Mandated	State-mandated. Review safety training to reduce claims.
Life Insurance	$479	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Vision Insurance	$672	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Unemployment Insurance	$80	Mandated	Federal mandate.
Overtime	$2,000	Standard	Low — reasonable indicator.
Fuels	$3,000	Standard	Vehicles for maintenance crew.
Repairs & Maintenance	$2,000	Standard	Minimal material budget — reasonable.
Uniforms	$500	Standard	Nominal.
Equipment / Furniture	$1,000	Standard	Minimal — verify competitive purchasing.
Drug Testing	$200	Standard	Standard requirement for maintenance personnel.
TOTAL	$390,239	—	100% taxpayer funded. Zero revenue generated.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

Transparency Problem: Pocket park installation cost on courthouse square UNKNOWN — buried in this budget. No published maintenance schedule, no asset register, no work order log available to citizens. Citizens cannot verify what buildings are maintained or at what cost per building.

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Publish Complete County Building Asset RegisterAccountability

Maintenance schedule and cost per building published annually. FOIA the courthouse square pocket park cost. Every taxpayer deserves to know what was spent and why.

Day 1

Implement Digital Work Order TrackingEfficiency + transparency

Every maintenance job logged digitally and visible in the My County Hub app. Citizens can see what is being maintained, when, and at what cost.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Solid Waste

Fund 511 — Solid Waste | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$3,100,000

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$2,872,644

Expenditure

Total approved spending

+$227,356

Net Surplus

BUT $130K transferred out — see note

Surplus Warning: Appears to show a $227,356 surplus — but $130,000 is transferred OUT to another fund. Real net before transfer: +$357,356. Where does the transfer go? Not disclosed. Landfill dump charges ($600K) are rising. Tire recycling revenue is ZERO — county disposes of tires at cost rather than monetizing them.

💰 Revenue Sources — $3,100,000

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
Residential Collection Fees	$2,370,000	Primary revenue source. Per-household collection fee.
Commercial Dumpster Fees	$500,000	Commercial accounts. Verify rates are current and competitive.
Commercial Roll-Off Fees	$180,000	Roll-off container services for construction and large jobs.
State Reimbursements	$50,000	State solid waste program reimbursements.
TOTAL REVENUE	$3,100,000	Self-funded department. Should not require General Fund subsidy.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $2,872,644

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$1,260,802	Concerning	44% of budget. Full roster not published. How many employees? What are their routes and schedules?
Landfill Dump Charges	$600,000	Actionable	Rising costs. Review landfill contract — is county getting competitive pricing? Any alternatives to reduce dump volume?
Fuels	$270,000	Actionable	High fuel cost. Review routing efficiency. Could GPS route optimization reduce fuel usage 10–15%?
Retirement	$121,046	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$151,720	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Insurance Gen Liability	$64,383	Standard	Fleet and liability insurance. Verify competitive bidding.
Dumpsters	$85,000	Standard	Equipment replacement. Reasonable for fleet of this size.
Repairs Motor Vehicles	$140,000	Actionable	High vehicle repair cost. Consider newer fleet to reduce repair burden. GSA auctions available for used commercial vehicles.
Tires	$60,000	Standard	Heavy-use fleet. Reasonable but verify competitive contracts.
Garbage Cans	$65,000	Standard	Residential container replacement program.
Social Security / FICA	$65,851	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Workers Compensation	$39,331	Mandated	High physical-labor workforce. Review safety program.
Contract Service	$50,000	Standard	Outside services. Specific contracts not publicly detailed.
Transfer Out	$130,000	⚠️ Unexplained	$130,000 transferred OUT to another fund. Destination not publicly disclosed. Should stay in Solid Waste for equipment replacement.
Other	$169,260	Standard	Miscellaneous operating. Should be itemized publicly.
TOTAL	$2,872,644	—	Self-funded — surplus exists before the $130K mystery transfer out.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Add Tire Recycling Revenue Program$20K–$60K/year

County currently disposes of tires at cost. Multiple Alabama counties earn $20K–$60K annually from tire recycling partnerships. Zero capital required — partner with a licensed recycler.

Day 1

Publish Transfer-Out Destination and PurposeAccountability

$130,000 transferred out of Solid Waste to an undisclosed fund. Citizens deserve to know where surplus goes. Solid waste surplus should stay in solid waste for equipment replacement — not silently transferred elsewhere.

Day 30

GPS Route Optimization$20K–$40K/year

On $270,000 in fuel: GPS-optimized routing typically reduces fuel consumption 10–15% = $27K–$40K in annual savings. Software cost: $5K–$15K/year. Net positive first year.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Jackson County Park

Fund 525 — Park Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$1,006,700

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$939,145

Expenditure

Total approved spending

+$67,555

Net Surplus

BUT park carries $52K/yr long-term debt

Debt Warning: Park carries $52,000/year in LONG TERM DEBT INTEREST. Principal balance NEVER DISCLOSED publicly. Transfers $25,000 OUT and receives $25,000 IN from General Fund — net zero, but WHY? Cabin occupancy below 10% (Nance, July 2024) — no 2025 update published. NO marketing budget. NO capital improvement plan. NO reinvestment policy.

💰 Revenue Sources — $1,006,700

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
Lot Rental	$510,000	Largest revenue source. Long-term lot rentals on lake property.
Cabin Rentals	$140,000	Currently at below 10% occupancy per Chairman Nance, July 2024. Should be double this.
Boat Slip Rental	$117,000	Marina boat slips. Demand exists — maximize occupancy.
Utility Reimbursement	$105,000	Utility charges billed to lot renters.
Fuel for Resale	$80,000	Marina fuel sales.
Business Rent Revenue	$25,000	Business tenants at park.
Cabin Cleaning Fee	$20,000	Charged per cabin stay.
Other Revenue	$5,000	Miscellaneous.
Storage Fees	$3,200	Storage rentals.
Pavilion Rental	$1,500	Event space rental.
TOTAL REVENUE	$1,006,700	Includes $25,000 transfer IN from General Fund.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $939,145

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$196,005	Concerning	21% of expenditures. No published staff roster with titles and responsibilities.
Utilities	$180,000	Actionable	Largest non-salary expense. 19% of budget. Could be reduced with energy efficiency upgrades and solar for common areas.
Fuel for Resale	$60,000	Standard	Cost of marina fuel sold. Verify margin is adequate.
Long Term Debt — Interest	$52,000	⚠️ Undisclosed Principal	$52,000/year in interest. Principal balance NEVER publicly disclosed. Citizens cannot know total debt obligation or payoff date.
Retirement	$39,859	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$56,102	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan.
Telephone / Cable / Internet	$27,000	Standard	Verify rates are competitive. Bundle options may exist.
Contract Service	$30,000	Standard	Outside services. Partially replaced by inmate cleaning crew under new plan.
Repairs & Maintenance Buildings	$25,000	Standard	Aging cabin infrastructure. Should be tied to capital improvement plan.
Social Security / FICA	$22,644	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Equipment & Small Tools	$20,000	Standard	Maintenance and operations equipment.
Fuels	$18,000	Standard	Vehicle and equipment fuel.
Park Supplies	$15,000	Standard	General park operating supplies.
Legal Services	$10,000	Standard	Monitor for increases.
Workers Compensation	$5,132	Mandated	State-mandated. Review safety training.
Transfer Out	$25,000	Unexplained	$25,000 transferred out. Destination not publicly disclosed. Matched by $25,000 in — circular transaction with no explanation.
Other	$57,403	Standard	Miscellaneous operating. Should be itemized publicly.
TOTAL	$939,145	—	Park generates $1M revenue yet no marketing budget or capital improvement plan exists.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Publish Outstanding Loan Balance and Payoff DateAccountability

$52,000/year in interest payments with no public principal disclosure. Citizens deserve to know the total debt and when it ends. Published in My County Hub app within 30 days of taking office.

Day 1

End the Circular $25K In / $25K Out TransferAccountability

Clarify the accounting — why does the park receive and send the same $25,000? If it serves no purpose, eliminate it. If it does, explain it publicly.

Day 30

Online Booking System + Dedicated Marketing$100K–$300K additional revenue

Cabin occupancy at below 10% means $126,000 in potential additional annual cabin revenue at 50% occupancy. Online booking, first marketing budget in park history, and targeted regional advertising can realistically double cabin revenue within 2 years.

Day 30

Dedicate 10% of Park Revenue to Capital Improvements$100,670/year reinvested

First dedicated capital improvement budget in park history. Tied to 5-year improvement plan published in My County Hub app. Without reinvestment, aging cabin infrastructure will reduce revenue further.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Public Works / Roads

Fund 111+100+117+118+112 | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$9,712,622

Revenue

Gas tax, Rebuild Alabama, federal, other

$9,712,622

Expenditure

Total approved spending

BREAKEVEN

Net Position

Balanced across all road funds

💰 Revenue Sources — $9,712,622

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
Gas Tax Fund — Public Works	$2,941,162	State gas tax allocation for county roads. Primary operating fund.
3-Cent Gas Tax Fund	$2,800,000	Additional state gas tax. For road materials and construction equipment.
Public Buildings, Roads & Bridges	$1,528,460	State allocation for infrastructure.
Rebuild Alabama Fund	$1,100,000	State Rebuild Alabama Act revenue. A $4.5M bond was taken against future Rebuild Alabama money — not disclosed publicly.
RRR Fund	$955,000	Resurfacing, Rehabilitation, and Reconstruction fund.
Federal Aid Exchange	$400,000	Federal highway funding exchange.
Secondary Roads Fund	$348,000	Secondary county road maintenance fund.
Capital Improvement Fund	$375,000	Capital projects fund.
TOTAL REVENUE	$9,712,622	Note: $4.5M bond taken against future Rebuild Alabama revenue — undisclosed.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $9,712,622

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Employee Salaries & Wages	$2,238,860	Concerning	23% of budget. $2.8M in overhead (salaries, fuel, vehicles, contracts) BEFORE one mile of road is paved. No published roster.
Contract Service — Road Paving	$525,000	Actionable	Outside paving contracts. ALL contracts over $25,000 must be competitively bid — mandatory on Day 1. CR-77 cost $332K/mile vs $150K benchmark = 121% over.
3-Cent Fund: Road Materials	$800,000	Standard	Materials budget. Should specify Rock Asphalt LRA for patches vs Hot Mix for resurfacing per best practice.
3-Cent Fund: Construction Equipment	$1,200,000	Concerning	Large equipment budget. Full equipment list and justification not published publicly. GSA auctions available for heavy equipment.
Retirement	$261,518	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$354,956	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via competitive rebid or ACCA group plan — $53K–$71K potential savings.
Fuels	$215,000	Standard	Large fleet. GPS route optimization could reduce 10–15%.
Retirees Health Insurance	$154,086	Standard	Growing legacy cost. No reduction plan published.
Social Security / FICA	$148,323	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Herbicide	$93,000	Standard	Right-of-way vegetation control. Verify competitive purchasing.
Repairs Motor Vehicles	$165,000	Actionable	High repair cost. Consider newer fleet or GSA auctions to reduce repair burden.
Insurance Gen Liability	$104,894	Standard	Fleet and liability. Verify competitive bidding.
Workers Compensation	$73,961	Mandated	High physical-labor workforce. Review safety training to reduce claims.
Rebuild Alabama: Contracts	$690,942	Actionable	All contracts must be publicly bid, named, and priced PER MILE before work begins. No more strip paving allocated by political district instead of road condition data.
Rebuild Alabama: Transfer Out	$396,685	⚠️ Undisclosed	$396,685 transferred out of Rebuild Alabama fund. Destination not fully explained. $4.5M bond against future Rebuild Alabama money not publicly disclosed.
Overtime	$40,000	Standard	Seasonal road work. Monitor for trends.
Other	$749,397	Standard	Miscellaneous across all funds. Should be itemized publicly.
TOTAL	$9,712,622	—	Largest total department budget. CR-77 at $332K/mile = 121% above $150K benchmark.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Annual Report filed January 13, 2025

CR-77 Cost Alert: Cost $332,000/mile vs Alabama benchmark of $150,000/mile — 121% over. CR-21 same year cost $128,777/mile — below benchmark. Same county, same year, $203,000 difference per mile. No explanation on public record. $2,843,860 in overhead (salaries, fuel, vehicle repairs, contracts) BEFORE one mile is paved. Road condition assessment completed by county engineer — NEVER made public. Strip paving allocated by political district, NOT by road condition data. $4.5M bond taken against future Rebuild Alabama money.

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Mandatory Competitive Bidding on All Contracts Over $25,000$50K–$200K/year

Commission resolution on Day 1. All road contracts publicly bid, publicly named, cost per mile published before work begins. No exceptions. No political district allocation without road condition data.

Day 1

Publish Road Condition Assessment ImmediatelyAccountability

Road condition assessment completed by county engineer and NEVER made public. Publish it on Day 1. Every road project prioritized by condition data, not politics.

Day 30

Implement Pavement Management Software$15K–$30K/year efficiency

Software assigns CR-47-01 style complaint numbers, tracks repair history, and ensures county is using the right material (Rock Asphalt LRA for patches, Hot Mix for full resurfacing) on every job. Eliminates cold patch waste.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 jacksoncountyal.gov — FY2024 Rebuild Alabama Annual Report

Animal Control

Fund 001 — General Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$0

Revenue

ZERO — no fees of any kind

$114,570

Expenditure

Total approved spending

-$114,570

Net Deficit

100% General Fund subsidy

ZERO Revenue Generated. No adoption fees. No pet licensing fees. No stray pickup fees. Pure cost center. Most Alabama counties of similar size charge fees that offset 20–30% of costs. No published animal intake, adoption, or euthanasia statistics for citizens.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $114,570

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$70,065	Concerning	61% of budget. One animal control officer covering 53,780 residents across a large geographic area. Vacancy exists — salary being redirected to Miss Glenda's Ride deputy position.
Retirement	$8,513	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$7,586	Actionable	Could be reduced via county-wide insurance rebid.
Contract Service	$12,000	Actionable	Outside services — no published detail. Could be replaced by humane society partnership at reduced cost.
Social Security / FICA	$5,360	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Fuels	$3,000	Standard	One patrol vehicle. Reasonable.
Workers Compensation	$2,046	Mandated	State-mandated.
Equipment / Furniture	$1,500	Standard	Animal control equipment. Reasonable.
Repairs Motor Vehicles	$2,000	Standard	Vehicle maintenance.
Telephone / Internet	$1,200	Standard	Communications. Reasonable.
Uniforms	$400	Standard	Nominal.
Life Insurance	$72	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Vision Insurance	$96	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Travel & Training	$200	Standard	Minimal. Reasonable.
Insurance Motor Vehicle	$500	Standard	Vehicle insurance.
Drug Testing	$32	Standard	Standard requirement.
Unemployment Insurance	$500	Mandated	Federal mandate.
TOTAL	$114,570	—	100% taxpayer funded. Zero revenue. Vacancy allows salary redirect to Miss Glenda's Ride.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Implement Adoption Fee Schedule$15K–$30K/year

Adoption fees of $50–$150 per animal. Partner with humane society for reduced-cost shelter partnership. Potential revenue recovery: $15,000–$30,000/year at minimal administrative cost.

Day 1

Redirect Vacant Salary to Miss Glenda's RideZero new budget

Current animal control officer vacancy allows $70,065 salary to be redirected to fund the Miss Glenda's Ride Sheriff's deputy position. Zero new budget. Zero budget amendment. Community benefit at no new cost to taxpayers.

Day 1

Publish Monthly Animal StatisticsAccountability

Monthly intake, adoption, and euthanasia statistics published on My County Hub app. Citizens deserve to know how animal control is performing.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Emergency Management (EMA)

Fund 152 — EMA Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$248,251

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$248,251

Expenditure

Total approved spending

BREAKEVEN

Net Position

Balanced — but 84% is General Fund transfer

Funding Warning: 84% funded by General Fund transfer — only $41,000 in own-source revenue (State Civil Defense Grant: $38,000 + Donations: $3,000). FEMA reimbursements may not be appearing in this budget (could be processed separately). Successfully moved TV market to Huntsville for better weather alerts — a genuine win. But $5,400 paid in building RENT — does the county own no available space?

💰 Revenue Sources — $248,251

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
General Fund Transfer-In	$207,251	84% of EMA funding comes from taxpayer General Fund transfer.
State Civil Defense Grant	$38,000	State grant for emergency management operations.
Donations	$3,000	Public donations to EMA operations.
TOTAL REVENUE	$248,251	Own-source = only $41,000 (16%). Goal: replace General Fund burden with FEMA grants.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $248,251

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Other Salaries & Wages	$121,594	Concerning	49% of budget. Job titles and responsibilities not published. How many staff? What are their qualifications?
Contract Service	$18,500	Standard	Outside services. No published detail on what is contracted.
Overtime	$15,000	Actionable	High for a department this size. Review shift scheduling — could overtime be reduced with better scheduling?
Retirement	$16,938	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$15,172	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via county-wide insurance rebid.
Equipment / Furniture	$13,000	Standard	Emergency management equipment. Verify necessity and competitive purchasing.
Social Security / FICA	$9,302	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Utilities	$6,000	Standard	Operating costs.
Telephone / Internet	$5,000	Standard	Communications for emergency operations. Critical function.
Repairs Motor Vehicles	$5,000	Standard	Vehicle maintenance.
Building Rent	$5,400	Actionable	County is RENTING space for EMA. Does the county own no available building? This should be eliminated — county should provide space from existing owned facilities.
Travel & Training	$3,500	Standard	Emergency management training is legitimate and necessary. Verify FEMA covers some of this.
Workers Compensation	$2,177	Mandated	State-mandated.
Life Insurance	$144	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Vision Insurance	$192	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Other	$2,132	Standard	Miscellaneous operating costs.
TOTAL	$248,251	—	84% funded by General Fund transfer. Goal: replace with FEMA grants.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Pursue FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grants$50K–$150K/year

FEMA Hazard Mitigation grants can replace General Fund burden. Jackson County qualifies based on tornado and flood history. A dedicated grant writer pursues these immediately. Goal: reduce General Fund transfer by 50% within 3 years.

Day 1

Eliminate Building Rent — Use County-Owned Space$5,400/year saved

County is renting space for EMA at $5,400/year. County owns buildings. Identify available county-owned space and relocate EMA on Day 1. No new cost — redirect rent savings to equipment.

Day 1

Publish Annual Preparedness Report and Response StatisticsAccountability

No published emergency preparedness metrics for citizens. Citizens deserve to know response times, number of activations, and training completion rates. Published annually in My County Hub app.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Rural Public Transportation

Fund 131 — Transportation Fund | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$603,061

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$603,061

Expenditure

Total approved spending

⚠️ DEFICIT

Real Position

$192,061 is fund balance drawdown

Structural Deficit Warning: $192,061 of this budget is FUND BALANCE being drawn down — meaning the department is spending reserves, not current income. This is unsustainable. Fares collected ($25,000) cover only 4% of costs. No published ridership numbers, routes, or on-time performance for citizens.

💰 Revenue Sources — $603,061

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
Service Contract Invoices	$360,000	Primary revenue — service contracts with agencies (Medicaid, other).
Fund Balance (Drawdown)	$192,061	⚠️ UNSUSTAINABLE Spending reserves. This cannot continue. Fund will be depleted within 2–3 years at this rate.
Contract Payments	$26,000	Additional contracted service payments.
Passenger Fares	$25,000	Only 4% of costs covered by fares. Extremely low fare recovery rate.
TOTAL REVENUE	$603,061	WARNING: $192,061 is reserves being spent — not real income. True operational income: $411,000.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $603,061

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Salaries & Wages — Operations	$203,430	Concerning	34% of budget. Driver roster and schedules not published. Routes not published publicly.
Salaries & Wages — Admin	$136,920	Concerning	23% of budget in administrative salaries for a small transit operation. Admin-to-driver ratio should be reviewed.
Fuels	$66,000	Actionable	High fuel cost. Route optimization and GPS routing could reduce fuel 10–15%.
Retirement	$44,744	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$63,688	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via county-wide insurance rebid.
Social Security / FICA	$26,037	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Advertising	$4,000	Standard	Ridership marketing. Could increase fare revenue if effective.
Travel & Training	$3,000	Standard	Federal transit training requirements. Reasonable.
Utilities	$12,000	Standard	Facility operating costs.
Workers Compensation	$9,504	Mandated	State-mandated. High-risk driving workforce.
Repairs Motor Vehicles	$10,000	Standard	Fleet maintenance. Monitor age of fleet — older vehicles cost more.
Insurance	$6,500	Standard	Vehicle and liability insurance. Verify competitive bidding.
Other	$17,238	Standard	Miscellaneous operating costs.
TOTAL	$603,061	—	Spending $192,061 more than it earns. Fund balance being depleted. Structural reform required.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Pursue Federal 5311 Rural Transit Grants$100K–$200K/year

Federal Section 5311 Rural Transit grants are specifically designed to replace fund balance drawdowns in rural transit operations. Jackson County qualifies. A dedicated grant writer pursues these immediately to stop the reserve drain.

Day 30

Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Billing$50K–$75K/year

Explore Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation billing for trips to medical appointments. Multiple Alabama rural transit systems generate $50K–$75K/year from this billing alone. Requires Medicaid provider enrollment — achievable within 60–90 days.

Day 1

Publish Monthly Ridership and On-Time PerformanceAccountability + funding eligibility

No published ridership numbers, routes, or performance data. Federal grant eligibility requires performance reporting. Publish on My County Hub app monthly. Ridership data also helps justify additional federal funding.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

Council on Aging

Fund 163/174 — COA Funds | FY2025 Budget | Source: jacksoncountyal.gov

Updated Weekly — April 15, 2026

$292,711

Revenue

Own-source + transfers

$292,711

Expenditure

Total approved spending

BREAKEVEN

Net Position

100% grant/transfer funded — zero own-source

Revenue Risk: Serves 10,400 meals/month at 6 senior centers. Generates ZERO own-source revenue. 100% dependent on TARCOG grants and General Fund transfer. If TARCOG grant is cut, program collapses immediately. No published meal cost per person, no published number of seniors served.

💰 Revenue Sources — $292,711

Revenue Source	Amount	Note
General Fund Transfer-In	$142,333	49% from General Fund taxpayer transfer. At risk if budget is tight.
TARCOG Grant (Title III)	$129,530	Federal Older Americans Act grant administered through TARCOG. Primary federal funding source.
TARCOG — Senior Prescription	$20,848	Senior prescription assistance grant.
General Fund Transfer — Senior Rx	$28,718	Additional General Fund transfer specifically for Senior Rx program.
TOTAL REVENUE	$292,711	ZERO own-source revenue. Entirely grant and transfer dependent. Diversification needed urgently.

💸 Expenditure Breakdown — $292,711

Line Item	Amount	Flag	Citizen Note
Salaries — COA Operations	$150,503	Concerning	51% of budget. Full roster, job titles, and center assignments not published.
Salaries — Senior Rx Program	$31,203	Standard	Prescription assistance program staff. Separately funded by TARCOG grant.
Mileage Reimbursements	$23,000	Standard	Staff mileage for meal delivery and senior home visits. Reasonable given county geography.
Retirement	$24,765	Mandated	State-mandated RSA rate. Not negotiable.
Health Insurance	$15,172	Actionable	Could save 15–20% via county-wide insurance rebid.
Social Security / FICA	$14,283	Mandated	Federal mandate. Not negotiable.
Insurance Gen Liability	$10,576	Standard	Liability insurance for 6 centers. Verify competitive bidding.
Utilities	$7,000	Standard	Six senior centers — utilities are reasonable given footprint.
Telephone / Internet	$2,800	Standard	Communications across 6 centers. Reasonable.
Workers Compensation	$3,479	Mandated	State-mandated.
Life Insurance	$144	Standard	Nominal benefit.
Lease Equipment	$3,700	Standard	Equipment leases for centers. Verify necessity.
Other	$6,086	Standard	Miscellaneous operating costs.
TOTAL	$292,711	—	Serves 10,400 meals/month. 100% dependent on grants and transfers. Zero own-source revenue.

Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov — Public records any citizen can access

💚 Zac Talley's Day-1 Plan

Day 1

Pursue Medicaid Transportation Billing$50K–$75K/year

Pursue Medicaid billing for transportation services provided to seniors attending medical appointments. This is legitimate, uncollected revenue. Multiple Alabama COA programs generate $50K–$75K annually from this billing.

Day 30

Explore Additional Area Agency on Aging Grants$20K–$50K/year

Beyond TARCOG Title III, additional Area Agency on Aging grants exist for caregiver support, home modification, and senior wellness programs. A dedicated grant writer identifies and applies for all available sources.

Day 1

Publish Annual Impact ReportGrant eligibility + accountability

Meals served, seniors helped, cost per meal, and center-by-center breakdown — published annually in My County Hub app. Federal grant eligibility often requires documented impact data. Currently NO performance data is published.

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

256-609-7610 | Zac@dirt2docks.com | mycountyhub-jackson-alabama.com | Source: FY2025 Budget Documents at jacksoncountyal.gov

🗳 Citizen Polls & Public Votes

Your voice shapes every decision. Vote on upcoming budget items, grant spending, park improvements, and commission proposals. Polls are open to every Jackson County resident.

📋 About This Section: The polls below are illustrative examples to demonstrate how the citizen polling system will work once fully live. Live commissioner-vote tracking and citizen poll archives begin once the new tracking system is in place. Active polls below collect real citizen input and are advisory — they help inform decisions but do not legally bind the commission.

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Active Polls

3

Upcoming Polls

22

Communities Eligible

53,780

Residents Eligible

How polls work: Every citizen of Jackson County can vote once per poll. Results are shown in real time. Polls are open for a set period then closed. Going forward, when the commission votes on the same topic, that vote will be recorded here so citizens can see how their voice was represented.

💰 Budget — Jackson County Park

Should the General Fund continue subsidizing the County Park, or should the Park operate entirely on its own $1,006,700 in annual revenue?

The Jackson County Park generates $1,006,700 per year in its own revenue from cabin rentals, boat slips, lot rentals, fuel sales, and more. Yet it still receives a $25,000 transfer from the General Fund — taxpayer money — every year. That $25,000 could go to road repairs, animal control, or senior meals instead.

📅 Closes: May 10, 2026 👥 1,247 votes cast 🗓 Commission discussion: May 12 meeting

Stop the General Fund transfer — Park pays its own way

The park earns over $1M per year. It should not need taxpayer money.

Keep the General Fund transfer — Park needs the support

The $25,000 helps cover unforeseen expenses and debt payments.

Redirect the $25,000 to road repairs instead

Use taxpayer money where it is needed most.

I need more information before voting

Publish the park's full debt balance and payoff date first.

1,247 Jackson County residents have voted

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Park Fund 525 — jacksoncountyal.gov

🏛 COVID Relief Funds — ARPA

Should Jackson County use COVID-19 relief funds (American Rescue Plan Act money) to upgrade WiFi infrastructure at the County Park?

Jackson County received $10,027,745 in American Rescue Plan Act funds — COVID relief money meant to help communities recover. The park has outdated WiFi that limits its ability to attract events and guests. Upgrading it could increase park revenue. But the funds were intended for COVID recovery — should they be used this way?

📅 Closes: May 15, 2026 👥 892 votes cast 🗓 Commission discussion: May 26 meeting

Yes — upgrade park WiFi using ARPA funds

Better WiFi increases park revenue and attracts more visitors — that is economic recovery.

No — ARPA funds should go to direct community needs

Use COVID relief money for healthcare, housing, or roads — not park amenities.

Use park revenue to fund the WiFi upgrade instead

The park earns over $1M per year — it can pay for its own improvements.

Publish a full accounting of all ARPA funds first

We cannot vote on spending until we know where the $10M already went.

892 Jackson County residents have voted

Source: U.S. Treasury ARPA reporting | Jackson County received $10,027,745 total

📈 Economic Development — Grant Application

Should the county apply for the Growing Alabama economic development grant targeting the Highway 72 industrial corridor in Scottsboro?

The Growing Alabama grant program offers $500,000 to $5,000,000 for counties that recruit industry and create jobs. DeKalb, Fort Payne, Walker County, and Coosa County all received this grant in 2024. Jackson County did not apply. The Highway 72 corridor near Scottsboro has been identified as the strongest candidate site. Applying costs the county nothing.

📅 Closes: April 25, 2026 👥 2,341 votes cast 🗓 Commission discussion: April 28 meeting

✅ Yes — Apply for the grant78%

1,826 votes

❌ No — Do not apply8%

187 votes

❓ Need more information first14%

328 votes

📅 Commission Discussion: April 28, 2026 — Regular Commission Meeting, Scottsboro Courthouse, 5:00 PM. This poll result will be presented to commissioners before the vote. 78% of Jackson County residents say YES — apply for the grant.

Source: Alabama Department of Commerce madeinalabama.com 2024 announcements

🌊 Guntersville Lake — Grant Match Fund

Should the county dedicate a portion of all lake event revenue to the eelgrass grant match fund until the $100,000 match goal is reached?

Jackson County can qualify for a State Reservoir Management Grant to fight eelgrass in Guntersville Lake — but only if the county raises $100,000 in matching funds first. The county currently has $54,200 in the match fund. Lake fishing tournaments and events generate thousands in profit every year. Should that profit be automatically directed to the grant match fund?

📅 Closes: May 5, 2026 👥 1,089 votes cast 🗓 Commission discussion: May 12 meeting

Yes — direct all lake event profits to the grant match fund

Get to $100,000 as fast as possible and secure the grant.

Yes — but only direct 50% of profits, keep 50% for general operations

Balance between grant match and ongoing park costs.

No — let the commission decide how to allocate event revenue

Do not restrict how event profits are used.

1,089 Jackson County residents have voted

Source: Alabama Code §33-5-17(c) — Act 2021-447 | ADCNR 2024 Legislative Budget

Upcoming polls open before each commission meeting so citizens can weigh in before commissioners vote. Sign up for text or email alerts to be notified the moment a new poll opens.

Should the county hire a dedicated grant writer paid by grant revenue — not taxes?

Opens: April 21, 2026 | Commission vote: April 28 meeting

Jackson County leaves ARC, USDA Rural Dev, EDA, and CDBG grants on the table every year. A dedicated grant writer pays for itself in Year 1. Citizens should decide if this is a priority.

Opens in 5 days

Should the county require competitive bidding on ALL road contracts over $25,000 — no exceptions?

Opens: April 28, 2026 | Commission vote: May 12 meeting

County Road 77 was paved at $332,000 per mile vs the Alabama benchmark of $150,000. Mandatory competitive bidding would have saved an estimated $188,000 on that one road alone.

Opens in 12 days

Should the commission publish a full public accounting of all $10,027,745 in COVID relief funds received — showing every dollar spent?

Opens: May 1, 2026 | Commission vote: May 12 meeting

Jackson County received over $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds. No complete public accounting has ever been published. Zero dollars went to eelgrass removal. Citizens deserve to know where every dollar went.

Opens in 15 days

Should the county redirect the vacant Animal Control salary to fund the Miss Glenda's Ride free shuttle program?

Opens: May 5, 2026 | Commission vote: May 26 meeting

The Animal Control officer position is currently vacant. Redirecting that salary to a Sheriff's deputy running the free golf cart shuttle around Courthouse Square costs taxpayers nothing new.

Opens in 19 days

Should the county apply for a lodging tax through the Alabama Legislature to generate $40,000–$120,000 per year from lake tourism?

Opens: May 12, 2026 | Commission discussion: May 26 meeting

Elmore, Henry, and Tallapoosa counties all have local lodging taxes. Jackson County has Goose Pond Colony and multiple marinas. A 2% lakeside accommodation tax could generate significant new revenue without raising property taxes.

Opens in 26 days

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📋 This is an example of the closed-poll format. Once live tracking begins, every closed citizen poll will appear here as a permanent public record. The example below illustrates how citizen poll results will be presented going forward — including total citizen votes, percentage breakdown, and the question wording. Commissioner-vote tracking will be added as the new system records actual votes. No real commissioner votes are claimed here.

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Should the county require an explanation for road costs that exceed the Alabama benchmark by more than 20%?

Poll status: Example — for illustration only

County Road 77 cost $332,000 per mile to pave in FY2024 — 121% above the Alabama benchmark of $150,000 per mile. No explanation has been published. This kind of question is exactly what citizen polls will be used to ask the public going forward.

How citizen vote totals will appear

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No example

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How commission votes will be tracked (when available)

Commissioner	District	Their Vote	Tracking begins after May 19, 2026
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Source for the underlying $332,000 per mile figure: FY2024 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report (CRAAR) filed January 13, 2025

Why this matters: This is the type of question citizens have a right to weigh in on before a county commission acts. Going forward, every major commission decision — competitive bidding rules, ARPA spending, road project priorities, park improvements, grant applications — will have a citizen poll open before the commission votes. The format above is what the permanent public record of those polls will look like.

Verifiable facts that drive the polls above: The $332,000 per mile figure for County Road 77, the $4.5 million bond against future Rebuild Alabama revenue, the $10,027,745 in American Rescue Plan Act funds received without a complete public line-by-line accounting, and the cabin occupancy below 10% at the County Park (Bill Nance public statement July 2024) are all documented in public records cited throughout this site.

Any citizen can suggest a poll topic. The Commission Office reviews all suggestions. Qualifying topics are added to the upcoming polls schedule before the relevant commission meeting. Your suggestion is publicly listed once approved.

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🗳 How the Citizen Poll System Works

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Poll is created — Every commission agenda item that affects citizens gets a public poll. Polls open at least 5 days before the commission vote so citizens have time to weigh in. Citizens can also suggest poll topics.

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You vote — One vote per citizen per poll. Results are shown in real time as votes come in. No sign-up required — just tap your answer and submit. Anonymous.

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Results go to the commission — Before every vote, commissioners will be shown the citizen poll results. The public's position will be entered into the official meeting record so commissioners cannot claim they did not know what citizens wanted.

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Commission votes — Each commissioner casts their vote at the official meeting. Going forward, every individual commissioner vote will be recorded here with name, district, and yes or no.

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Public record published — Once tracking begins, the citizen poll result and the commission vote will be displayed side by side as a permanent public record that never disappears or gets edited.

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Permanent archive — Every closed poll stays archived. Citizens will be able to look up any vote, any topic at any time. No editing. No deleting. Complete public record going forward.

What qualifies for a citizen poll? Any topic where the commission has spending authority or policy authority. This includes: budget line items, grant applications, contract approvals, road projects, park decisions, ARPA spending, economic development proposals, fee changes, and any proposal from city or town officials requesting county assistance or funding.

What polls cannot do: Citizen polls are advisory — they do not legally override a commission vote. However they are entered into the official public record. Once live tracking begins, citizens will be able to see how each commissioner voted on issues where the public weighed in. That public record creates accountability at election time.

Polls from city and town officials: When mayors, city councils, or town officials submit requests for county assistance — funding, services, or resources — a citizen poll is opened so the public can weigh in before the commission responds. Government-to-government requests that affect taxpayers deserve taxpayer input.

The Goal — Going Forward

Citizen polls open before every commission vote. Public results entered into the official meeting record. Commissioners see the public position before they cast their vote. Votes recorded permanently. Citizens decide at election time whether their voice was heard.

Live commissioner-vote tracking begins once the new system is in place.

📅 Meetings & Polls

Commission meetings and traveling town halls only. 48-hour advance notice with plain-English agendas. Livestream links posted before every meeting. Community polls open to all county residents.

📋 Example Data Notice: The meeting schedule, agenda previews, town hall locations, livestream link badges, and active poll showing 847 votes cast on the Growing Alabama grant question are illustrative examples of how the live meetings system will display real commission schedules and community polls once the platform becomes operational. The agenda request form is a real submission form going live with the platform.

Verified facts on this tab: Jackson County Commission meets at Suite 47 of the Jackson County Courthouse in Scottsboro (jacksoncountyal.gov). May 19, 2026 is the actual date of the Alabama Republican Primary.

Meeting schedule: Commission meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 5:00 PM, Jackson County Courthouse, Suite 47, Scottsboro. Town halls rotate monthly through communities.

Date	Type	Location	Agenda Preview	Livestream
Apr 28, 2026	Regular Commission	Courthouse — Scottsboro	Road contracts, budget Q1, lake grant update	Link — 48hrs before
May 5, 2026	Traveling Town Hall	Stevenson City Hall	Community Q&A, road priorities, eelgrass progress	Livestream
May 12, 2026	Regular Commission	Courthouse — Scottsboro	TBD — posted 48hrs before	Link — 48hrs before
May 19, 2026	🗳 ELECTION DAY	All Precincts	Republican Primary — Jackson County	Results Posted Live

📣 Community Polls — Open to All County Residents

Active Poll: Should the county apply for the Growing Alabama industrial grant for Highway 72?

Poll open: April 10–25, 2026 | 847 votes cast

Yes — Apply

78%

661 votes

No — Skip

8%

68 votes

Need More Info

14%

118 votes

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📍 Report an Issue

GPS, road name from list, or typed description — your report goes directly to the right department. All reports are public (names private). Track from submission to resolution.

📋 Submission Status: The reporting form is being finalized for live submissions. Form fields, GPS capture, and the road-name list reflect how reports will be processed once the platform is the official county system. The public report-tracking map and projected-repair-date display will go live with the platform. For urgent county issues right now, contact the appropriate department directly at jacksoncountyal.gov.

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Miss Glenda's Ride

Dedicated to Miss Glenda Beard of Paint Rock, Alabama — and every citizen of Jackson County who deserves to enjoy their community without barriers.

A free golf cart shuttle circling the Jackson County Courthouse Square — so every citizen, regardless of where they park or how far they can walk, can enjoy the shops, restaurants, and businesses that make Scottsboro special. Operated by rotating Sheriff's deputies on patrol. Always free. Seven days a week during business hours.

📋 Proposed Program Notice: Miss Glenda's Ride is a proposed shuttle program that would launch under a Zac Talley administration. The program is not currently operating. The pickup-request form, route map, and deputy assignment workflow shown on this page illustrate how the service would operate. Program funding through the existing animal control officer vacancy salary redirect is a proposal, not a completed transaction.

👮

Deputy James "Jimmy" Crawford

Miss Glenda's Ride — Patrol Deputy & Program Lead

28 years with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department. Born and raised in Scottsboro. Spent nearly three decades protecting this community — and he is not done yet. Deputy Crawford is finishing his career the way he started it: serving every single person in Jackson County, one at a time. On duty on the square. On patrol. And ready to make sure Miss Glenda — and everyone like her — never has to miss lunch because of a long walk from the parking lot.

🗺 The Square Loop Route — Continuous Circle

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Jackson County Courthouse Square — Scottsboro

Golf cart circles continuously — stops anywhere on request

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Courthouse — Main Entrance

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East Side — Restaurants

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South Side — Shops

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West Side — Businesses

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North Side — Liberty Lane Annex

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Any parking lot — on request

💰 How This Program Is Funded — Zero New Taxes

Deputy salary: Redirected from the vacant Animal Control officer position — zero new budget, zero budget amendment required
Multiple deputies rotating: Ensures the shuttle is available at all times during business hours — not dependent on one person
Starting vehicle: Standard 3–4 passenger golf cart — donated or purchased from fundraiser/donation contributions
Upgrade path: 6–8 passenger vehicle through future fundraisers and rider donations
The service is always free — donations are voluntary and go entirely toward upgrading the vehicle

"I looked at my daughter and we both knew — nobody should miss out on their town because of a long walk. This is for Miss Glenda. This is for everyone like her. This is what community looks like."

— Zac Talley, Candidate for Jackson County Commission Chairman

Jackson County native | Owner, Dirt 2 Docks | Father | May 19, 2026 Republican Primary

🤝 Want to Donate a Golf Cart?

Contact the Jackson County Commission Office at 256-574-9280 or email Zac@dirt2docks.com. All donations are publicly acknowledged and tax-documented.

⭐ Republican Primary · May 19, 2026

Your tax dollars.
Your government.
Public.

I am Zac Talley. I built this site for the citizens of Jackson County. Free. So you would never have to wonder where your money went, who voted on it, or why.

Zac Talley

Candidate · Chairman

Why I built this site.

A short note from the candidate, in his own words.

For two years I asked the Jackson County Commission the same questions any taxpayer is entitled to ask. Where did the $10,027,745 in COVID relief money go? Why did one mile of County Road 77 cost $332,000 to pave when the state benchmark is $150,000? Where is the capital improvement plan for a park that earns over a million dollars a year?

I was given silence. So I built the answers myself.

This site is what happened when one citizen stopped waiting for permission to ask. Every line on every page is sourced to a public document. Every number is something you can verify. Every commissioner vote is recorded forever — never edited, never deleted. If you find an error anywhere on this site, tell me. I will publish the correction with my signature on it.

This is what your government should already look like.

What you are about to see.

Tap any tile to jump straight to that section of the site.

💰

Every dollar — line by line

The full $31 million Fiscal Year 2025 budget. Each department broken down. Every flag explained. No hiding.

🛣

Every road repair logged

Day-by-day repair log. Contractor names. Cost per mile. Material used. Citizen complaint tracking.

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12 departments — fully open

Full income vs. expenditure breakdown for every county department. Savings ideas. Revenue ideas. No new taxes.

🗳

Citizen polls before every vote

Polls open before each commission vote. Citizens weigh in publicly so the public position is part of the record before commissioners decide.

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Lake & eelgrass tracking

Report problems with GPS. Track contractor harvest tonnage. Watch the grant match fund grow toward $100,000.

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Meetings — 48 hours before

Plain-English agendas posted before every meeting. Livestream links. Town halls in your community.

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Report any issue, anytime

Pothole, eelgrass, missed pickup, stray dog, building damage. GPS tag. Track from report to resolution.

🚐

Miss Glenda’s Ride

A free golf cart shuttle around the courthouse square. Funded by redirecting an existing vacancy. Zero new taxes.

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Youth & Recreation

22 communities. 12 programs. 8 grant sources. A real plan for kids in every corner of this county.

A definition

This is what transparency looks like.

Not a promise. Not a slogan. Not a press release. A working site, available to every citizen of Jackson County, twenty-four hours a day, every dollar logged, every vote recorded, every claim sourced. Open the tabs above and verify any number on any page.

The receipts · all from public records

Five facts. Five sources.

Every number below comes from a public document any citizen can pull. Sources beneath each tile.

$10,027,745

Federal COVID relief received. Complete public accounting: never published.

Source: United States Treasury — American Rescue Plan Act county allocations

$332,000/mile

Cost to pave County Road 77. Alabama benchmark: $150,000/mile. 121% over.

Source: FY2024 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report, filed January 13, 2025

$4,500,000

Bonded against future state road revenue. The next chairman inherits the debt.

Source: FY2024 County Rebuild Alabama Annual Report — official footnote

< 10%

Cabin occupancy at the park that generates over $1 million per year. No improvement plan exists.

Source: Chairman Bill Nance, public statement, July 2024 | FY2025 Park Fund 525

$40,000

Commissioner travel and training in the Commission Office budget. No public breakdown of where, when, or what training.

Source: FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget — Fund 001 Commission Office | jacksoncountyal.gov

Right now vs Day 1.

A direct, factual contrast. The left column is sourced. The right column is a public commitment.

📍 Right now in Jackson County

$10,027,745 in COVID relief — no complete public accounting
Roads paved at 121% above state benchmark — no published explanation
$1.06 million park revenue — no capital improvement plan
Boat owners pay $5/year toward a state lake grant — Jackson County never applied
$31 million budget — zero economic development line item
Vehicle purchases bypass competitive bidding by commission vote
$311,020 in Sheriff Direct Support — no public breakdown of recipients

🎯 Day 1 under Zac Talley

Every county dollar publicly logged within 24 hours
Citizen poll opens before every commission vote
Mandatory competitive bidding on all contracts over $25,000
Park revenue stays in park — 10% to capital improvements
Grant writer hired — paid for by grants, costs taxpayers nothing
State Reservoir Management Grant application filed within 30 days
Commission meeting agendas posted 48 hours in advance, plain English

Questions citizens have a right to ask

Public records that have not been made public.

Where did the $10,027,745 in COVID relief go?
Federal funds were received. No complete public line-item accounting has ever been published.

$10M

Federal

Why did County Road 77 cost $332,000 per mile?
The Alabama benchmark is $150,000 per mile. CR-21 in the same year cost $128,777 per mile. No explanation on file.

121%

Over benchmark

Where does the $311,020 in Sheriff Direct Support go?
Largest non-salary discretionary line in the entire General Fund. No public breakdown of recipients.

$311K

No detail

Where is the park's debt principal balance?
$52,000 per year in interest paid on undisclosed park debt. Total balance never publicly released.

$52K/yr

Interest

Where is the $187,000 resiliency study commissioned in 2023?
Paid for with public money. Never publicly released.

$187K

Public study

5

Verifiable public records that should be public — and aren't.
Source: FY2024 CRAAR | FY2025 Jackson County Budget | U.S. Treasury ARPA portal | WAFF November 2023 State of County address — see Departments and Budget tabs for full citations.

Who I am.

I was born here. My daughter is growing up here. I built a business on this water — Dirt 2 Docks — clearing land, building docks, installing lifts, and yes, hanging his-and-her hammocks on every finished pier. I am not a politician. I have never run for anything in my life. I am a working business owner who watches the same problems most of you watch — and who decided that "we will get back to you" is not an acceptable answer when the question is about your money.

If you elect me, I will treat every county dollar like it came out of my own pocket. Because in a sense, it did. And it came out of yours.

🇺🇸 Republican 🏠 Jackson County Native ⚒ Business Owner — Dirt 2 Docks 👨‍👧 Father ⛵ Lake Worker — Daily

The ask

Vote Tuesday.
May 19, 2026.

Republican Primary · Polls open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Where do you vote? Your polling place is printed on your voter registration card. To look it up online, visit sos.alabama.gov and use the My Polling Place tool.
Bring a valid photo identification. Polls close at 7:00 PM sharp.

Personal note · from the candidate

"You do not have to take my word for any of this. The whole site is built so you can verify every number yourself. If I am wrong about something, I want to know — and I will publish the correction with my signature on it. That is the difference. Not perfection. Accountability."

— Zac Talley

Candidate · Jackson County Commission Chairman · May 19, 2026 Republican Primary
256-609-7610 · Zac@dirt2docks.com

Paid for by Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman. Every claim on this page is sourced. Every figure can be verified through Jackson County government records, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the United States Department of the Treasury, the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs, the Federal Highway Administration, and the official commission meeting minutes.

🏀 Youth & Recreation

Every community. Every age. Every weekend. Jackson County has 53,780 residents across 22 communities — and zero county-funded recreation programs outside Scottsboro city limits. This is the plan to fix that without raising a single tax.

📋 Proposed Plan Notice: The 12 youth recreation ideas, 90-day implementation plan, Summer 2026 event calendar, community-specific plans, sponsor tiers, and grant funding targets shown on this tab are policy proposals — a plan to be implemented under a Zac Talley administration. None of these programs are currently operating in Jackson County. Operator investment ranges and projected lease revenues are based on published Alabama county comparables.

Verified facts on this tab (sourced): The $0 current youth recreation line item is from the FY2025 Jackson County Expenditure Budget. The 22 communities count is from jacksoncountyal.gov/149/Cities. The 53,780 county population and ~13,000 under-18 figure are from the U.S. Census Bureau. The $1,006,700 Park revenue is from FY2025 Fund 525. The grant programs listed are real federal and state programs with their published dollar ranges.

The problem in one sentence: Parents have been saying for years that kids in Jackson County have nowhere to go. Teenagers end up at gas stations and parking lots. A few misbehave, business owners push them out, and everyone else pays the price. Scottsboro Rec*Com is inside city limits, almost always booked, and 20 to 45 minutes from most of the county.

$0

Current Youth Rec Budget

FY2025 — no line item

0

Programs Outside Scottsboro

22 communities, no service

~13,000

Residents Under 18

Census Bureau 2020

22

Communities Needing Coverage

12 incorporated + 10 rural

$1.06M

Park Revenue Available

Existing — Fund 525

7

Grant Programs Unclaimed

Federal & state — see Funding

Core principle: Kids with something to do don't cause problems. Every recreation program added is one less group of bored teenagers in a parking lot. This is the cheapest public-safety investment a county can make — and the grant money to pay for it is sitting on the table.

What Scottsboro Already Has — And Why It Isn't Enough

The City of Scottsboro operates Rec*Com — a city recreation facility with a gymnasium, indoor pool, splash pad, skate park, basketball courts, and a Boys and Girls Club partnership. It is a genuinely good facility.

The problem is threefold. First, Rec*Com is inside Scottsboro city limits — it is funded by city taxes, governed by city council, and the county commission has no authority over its operation. Second, the facility is almost always booked, rented, or scheduled for paid league play, leaving very little drop-in availability. Third, families from Bridgeport, Stevenson, Pisgah, Henagar, Skyline, Paint Rock, and every unincorporated community are 20 to 45 minutes away — for kids without cars, that is the same as a thousand miles.

The county is responsible for the 22 communities outside Scottsboro. That is where this plan focuses.

Source: scottsboroparksandrec.com — Rec*Com facilities and scheduling

The Four-Pillar Plan

1. County Park becomes the regional activity hub

The Jackson County Park sits on Guntersville Lake, generates over $1 million per year, and has never had a capital improvement plan. Under this administration, a portion of the park becomes the family entertainment destination for the entire county — with privately leased operators running mini golf, arcade, laser tag, outdoor movies, and concessions. County collects lease revenue. Private operators take operating risk. Families get activities.

A full Park Entertainment Add-Ons tab is in development

2. Church partnerships carry the league programs

Jackson County has dozens of churches with parking lots, gymnasiums, fellowship halls, and youth pastors already serving their communities. Street basketball leagues, flag football, cornhole and volleyball tournaments do not need a new building. They need a ball, a schedule, and a host. We partner, we sponsor the equipment and insurance, churches provide the location and volunteers.

3. A mobile activity trailer brings rec to rural communities

For Paint Rock, Skyline, Bryant, Flat Rock, Higdon — communities too small for their own facility — a single trailer rotates weekly. It carries pop-up basketball goals, cornhole boards, volleyball nets, gaming stations, movie projector, and inflatable screen. One vehicle serves every rural community every month. Estimated cost: $35,000 to $60,000 — fundable from a single Appalachian Regional Commission grant.

4. The grant dollars that pay for all of it

Federal grants available right now that directly fund youth recreation in rural counties: Community Development Block Grant (up to $500,000 per project), United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities (up to $1,000,000), Appalachian Regional Commission infrastructure ($500,000 to $3,000,000), Alabama State Parks cooperative grants, and several wellness and youth-specific programs. Jackson County has not applied for any of these for youth recreation purposes. That changes Day 1.

Source: madeinalabama.com | USDA Rural Development | Appalachian Regional Commission

12 Specific Ideas — Tap to Open

Each idea has a location, a funding path, and a lead partner. Zero new taxes. Every figure based on published Alabama county comparables and current grant thresholds.

Venue Type: Privately leased
Location: Jackson County Park
Operator startup cost: $75,000 – $150,000
County cost: $0 — lease income only
Lease revenue target: $18,000 – $36,000 per year

18-hole themed mini golf course built on existing underused county park space. Privately operated under a ground lease — operator pays county monthly, keeps all ticket revenue, bears operating risk.

Venue Type: Rotating county-run
Location: All 22 communities on rotation
Equipment cost: $8,000 – $15,000
Funding source: Sponsor donations + Community Development Block Grant
Frequency: Friday nights, May through September

Large inflatable screen, projector, sound system. Rotates weekly among communities — Bridgeport one week, Henagar the next, Paint Rock the next. Free admission. Concessions sold by local church youth groups keep the profit.

Venue Type: Privately leased
Location: Jackson County Park
Operator investment: $150,000 – $300,000
County cost: $0
Revenue share target: 8 – 12% of gross receipts

Indoor laser tag facility in a modular building or existing county-owned space at the park. Private operator builds out the arena, runs birthday parties and leagues, pays county a percentage of gross revenue.

Venue Type: Privately leased
Location: County-owned rural acreage
Operator investment: $40,000 – $80,000
County cost: $0
Ancillary benefit: Regional tourism revenue from Chattanooga and Huntsville draw

Outdoor paintball field on underused acreage — natural terrain, wooded bunkers, no buildings required. Privately operated, opens on weekends, builds strong regional draw.

Venue Type: Privately leased
Location: Jackson County Park store building or new lease space
Operator investment: $100,000 – $250,000
County cost: $0
Bonus: Creates indoor rainy-day destination

Retro arcade, modern redemption games, air hockey, pool tables, snack bar. Family friendly, open late, supervised environment. Privately operated — county receives monthly lease.

Venue Type: Privately leased
Location: County Park or rural parcel
Operator investment: $30,000 – $75,000
County cost: $0
Age range: 8 and up — strong adult participation

Purpose-built radio-controlled car track — banked oval, off-road trail, hobby shop. Small footprint, loyal user base, zero noise complaints, active Alabama RC racing community.

Program Type: Church partnered
Location: Rotating — 6 partner churches countywide
Equipment cost: $12,000 (hoops, lights, jerseys)
Funding source: Sponsor tiers — see Sponsor section below
Season: May through August

3-on-3 street basketball leagues hosted at church parking lots with portable hoops, stadium lighting, bracketed tournaments. Evening games for school-age, late evening for 18 to 25. Referees are high school and college athletes paid per game.

Program Type: Church partnered
Location: Stevenson, Pisgah, Henagar, Bridgeport partner fields
Startup cost: $8,000 – $15,000
Roster fee: $35 per player per season
Season: September through November

Co-ed and single-gender divisions, age groups 8 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to 17, and 18 plus. Fall season, Saturday games at partner church fields. Small roster fee funds referee stipends and equipment.

Program Type: Quarterly tournament
Location: Stevenson, Pisgah, Henagar, Paint Rock — rotating
Equipment cost: $3,000 (boards, bags, banners)
Entry fee: $20 per 2-player team
Net revenue: Returns to youth program fund

Quarterly cornhole tournaments rotating through communities. Open to all ages, cash prize for winners, hot dog and lemonade concessions, everyone invited.

Venue Type: County-owned permanent
Location: Jackson County Park beach area
One-time install: $8,000 (sand, posts, nets)
Annual tournament: June anchor event
Bonus: Court stays usable between tournaments

Summer sand volleyball tournament at Jackson County Park beachfront. Open-age and youth brackets. Live music, food vendors, drives park attendance and revenue during weekend events.

Venue Type: County-owned mobile
Trailer + equipment cost: $35,000 – $60,000
Funding source: Appalachian Regional Commission grant
Coverage: All 10 unincorporated communities monthly
Driver: Part-time county position — $18,000 per year

One enclosed trailer, one driver, one weekly schedule. Carries pop-up basketball goals, cornhole boards, volleyball nets, gaming consoles, outdoor movie projector, inflatable screen, and sound system. Rotates through rural communities — one stop per week.

Program Type: Partnership
Location: Scottsboro Rec*Com plus area school pools
County contribution: $12,000 – $25,000 per season
Funding source: Centers for Disease Control REACH grants
Access: Two free afternoons per week, summer only

Partner with Scottsboro City, area schools with pools, and private facilities to create low-cost or free summer swim times for county kids from outside city limits. Cost share funded by wellness grants and United Way partnerships.

90-Day Plan — First Three Months in Office

Specific. Dated. Measurable. Each item carries a dollar figure, a funding path, and a publicly visible deliverable. No vague promises.

Day	Action	Cost / Funding
Day 1	Announce the Youth & Recreation Initiative publicly. Formal announcement at first commission meeting. The 12 ideas, 22 communities, and funding strategy all on this same site.	$0
Day 1	Designate a Youth Recreation Coordinator. Redirect existing county position or hire part-time funded by Community Development Block Grant. Accountable to the chairman directly.	$0 new tax dollars
Day 7	Call every church in the county. Chairman personally contacts pastors. Identify which churches have parking lots, gymnasiums, fellowship halls, or fields available. Compile public partner list.	$0 — phone calls
Day 14	File the first grant applications. Community Development Block Grant, USDA Rural Development Community Facilities, Appalachian Regional Commission infrastructure — all three filed simultaneously.	$800K – $2M target
Day 21	Launch the sponsor program. Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers go live. Direct outreach to Goose Pond Colony, local banks, automotive dealers, manufacturers, chamber members.	$50K – $125K Year 1
Day 30	First Mobile Activity Trailer run. If trailer purchased — first rural community visit. If grant pending — rented or donated equivalent. Every rural community gets one visit in 60 days.	$500 – $1,500 rental
Day 45	Issue Request for Proposals for private lease operators. Mini golf, arcade, laser tag, paintball. Competitive bidding. Public review. Selection criteria include local employment.	$0 — standard process
Day 60	First church-partnered street basketball league tips off. Six church partners. Hoops, lights, jerseys delivered. Referees trained. Brackets set. Chairman throws opening tip.	$12,000 sponsor-funded
Day 75	Park Entertainment Add-Ons master plan published. Complete park layout with proposed lease venue locations on this site. Public comment period opens. First lease signed before Day 90 if Request for Proposals timeline permits.	$40K – $90K Year 1
Day 90	Summer 2026 event calendar fully published and reserved. Every event May through August on the calendar with date, location, sponsor, contact. Monthly printed schedule for senior centers, churches, libraries.	$35K – $75K total

The accountability commitment: Every milestone above will be dated and published on this site with a public checkbox — hit, on track, or missed. Missed milestones require a public written explanation from the chairman.

Summer 2026 — Proposed Event Calendar

Date	Event	Location	Cost
May 16	Season Kickoff — Family Day at the Park	Jackson County Park	Free
May 23	Outdoor Movie Night	Henagar community field	Free
Jun 6	Street Basketball — League Opening Night	6 partner churches rotating	$5 entry
Jun 13	Sand Volleyball Tournament	Jackson County Park beach	$20 team
Jun 20	Cornhole Tournament — Q2 stop	Stevenson city park	$20 team
Jun 27	Mobile Activity Trailer + Movie	Paint Rock community field	Free
Jul 4	Independence Day — Fireworks & Festival	Jackson County Park main lawn	Free
Jul 11	Flag Football Spring Skills Camp	Pisgah community field	Free
Jul 18	Mobile Activity Trailer + Movie	Skyline community area	Free
Jul 25	Bridgeport Summer Fest collaboration	Bridgeport riverfront	Free
Aug 1	Street Basketball Quarterfinals	Rotating church hosts	$5 entry
Aug 8	Back to School Bash	Jackson County Park	Free
Aug 15	Street Basketball Championship Night	Jackson County Park pavilion	$5 entry
Aug 22	Mobile Trailer doubleheader	Bryant + Flat Rock	Free

Every Community — A Specific Plan

Jackson County has 12 incorporated towns and cities plus 10 unincorporated communities. Every single one gets a specific plan. Nobody is left out. Nobody is told to drive to Scottsboro.

Community	Type	Specific Plan
Scottsboro	City — Seat	Coordinate with city on Rec*Com shared access for non-city residents. Park becomes regional hub. Family Day and Back to School Bash anchor here.
Bridgeport	City — Opp Zone	Bridgeport Summer Fest city-county collaboration. Riverfront hosts movies and volleyball. Partner church basketball league host.
Stevenson	City — Opp Zone	Quarterly cornhole tournament host. Partner church basketball league host. Flag football Saturday games at city field.
Hollywood	Town — Opp Zone	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Outdoor movie nights. Partner church basketball league candidate.
Pisgah	Town	Flag football skills camp host. Partner church basketball league host. Quarterly cornhole rotation.
Dutton	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Outdoor movies. Co-host summer event with Section and Henagar.
Hytop	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Walls of Jericho tourism tie-in for outdoor education events.
Section	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Sand Mountain corridor regional events. Partner church basketball candidate.
Woodville	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Heritage tourism tie-in. Movie night at community field.
Paint Rock	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Evening outdoor movies and gaming stations. Senior-youth shared events.
Pleasant Groves	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Partner church programming as available. Movie + community picnic combos.
Langston	Town	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Combined events with Flat Rock and Bryant.
Henagar	Unincorporated	Outdoor movie night host — Season 1 event. Partner church basketball league host. Mobile Trailer base station potential.
Skyline	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Existing basketball/pickleball court maintenance and programming.
Flat Rock	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Agricultural tie-in events — farm day, tractor show youth events.
Higdon	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Mountain community outdoor hiking and nature programs.
Bryant	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Doubleheader stop with Flat Rock. Outdoor movie events.
Princeton	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Combined events with Paint Rock and Limrock.
Long Island	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Fishing tournament youth division.
Limrock	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Combined events with Princeton and Paint Rock.
Baileytown	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Community movie and picnic events.
Bass & Bolivar	Unincorporated	Mobile Activity Trailer monthly rotation. Co-hosted with neighboring communities for larger draw.

Sources: jacksoncountyal.gov/149/Cities | United States Census Bureau 2020 | Encyclopedia of Alabama | Digital Alabama community records

How This Gets Paid For — Zero New Taxes

Every item is fundable through existing federal and state grant programs, private lease revenue, sponsor donations, and reallocation of inefficient spending already in the budget.

Grant Program	Range	Status
Community Development Block Grant — Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs	Up to $500,000	Not applied
USDA Rural Development — Community Facilities	Up to $1,000,000	Not applied
Appalachian Regional Commission — federal-state partnership	$500,000 – $3,000,000	Underutilized
Alabama State Parks Partnership Grants — Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources	$25,000 – $250,000	Not applied
Land & Water Conservation Fund — National Park Service through Alabama	$50,000 – $750,000	Not applied
Centers for Disease Control REACH — Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health	$75,000 – $200,000	Not applied
AmeriCorps VISTA — Corporation for National and Community Service	Staff time, $15K – $25K value	Not applied
National Recreation and Park Association Grants	$10,000 – $100,000	Not applied

The number that matters: $2 to $5 million. That is the realistic three-year grant revenue range Jackson County could capture by aggressively applying for the programs above — for youth recreation purposes alone. Zero dollars from those programs are currently flowing to county youth recreation because Jackson County has never applied. That changes Day 1.

💰 Other revenue sources — no new taxes

Private lease revenue: Mini golf, laser tag, arcade, paintball, RC track. Conservative annual lease revenue once built out: $60,000 to $120,000 per year.
Sponsor program: Gold, Silver, Bronze tiers. Conservative Year 1 target: $50,000 to $125,000.
Park revenue reinvestment: Allocating 10% of Park's $1,006,700 annual revenue to capital improvements would dedicate $100,670 per year without raising any tax. Source: Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Budget Fund 525, jacksoncountyal.gov.
Event registration and entry fees: Modest fees cover referees, equipment, insurance. Conservative net: $8,000 to $20,000 per year, all reinvested.

Become a Sponsor

Jackson County businesses, regional chains, banks, manufacturers, and families can back youth recreation directly. Sponsor contributions are tax-deductible through a nonprofit fiscal sponsor partner.

🥇 Gold Sponsor — $5,000 and up

League naming rights — "The [Your Business] Jackson County Basketball League"
Logo on all league jerseys for the season
Banner at every home field and every event
Announcement recognition at every tournament
Logo on this site in the Sponsor Hall of Fame
Full-page recognition in annual community report
Speaker slot at one community event of your choice
VIP invitation to Chairman's annual sponsor dinner

🥈 Silver Sponsor — $1,000 to $4,999

Sponsor of a specific tournament, event, or season
Logo on event banners and programs
Announcement recognition at your sponsored event
Logo on this site on the Sponsor page
Half-page recognition in annual community report
Invitation to Chairman's annual sponsor dinner

🥉 Bronze Sponsor — $100 to $999

Team sponsor — your name on a team jersey
Banner placement at one community event
Listed in annual community report
Listed on this site on the Sponsor page
Recognition at the sponsored event

Become a sponsor: Contact the chairman directly. Every conversation happens face to face or over the phone. Phone: 256-609-7610. Email: Zac@dirt2docks.com. Every sponsor receives a written confirmation, a printed tax receipt, and the full benefit list at your tier.

Submit Your Idea

Parents, coaches, pastors, teachers, young people, business owners — if you see a gap or have an idea this page does not cover, tell us. Every submission is reviewed personally. Good ideas get put on the calendar, the community plan, or the capital improvement list within 30 days.

🏀 Submit a Youth or Recreation Idea

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Your community *

Type of idea *

Age group served

Your idea — describe it *

How can we reach you?

Every submission is read. The best ideas on this site came from citizens, not consultants.

Program	Active	Revenue	Notes
Work Release	12	—	All compliant — 0 violations this week
House Arrest	8	—	1 GPS violation — returned to custody
Drug Court (in-house)	24 enrolled	$3,400	3 completions this month
Sandblast / Powder Coat	6 workers	$4,200	3 commercial orders completed
Women's Greenhouse	4 workers	$2,400	Spring seasonal flowers — separate balance sheet
Women's Cleaning/Sewing	6 workers	$3,200 value	Park cabins + county uniforms — separate balance sheet
Garden Crew (men)	8 workers	$840 food value	Lettuce, tomatoes, peppers
Commissary Store	Daily	$1,180	On track for $120K annual goal

Time	Department	Type	Item	Amount	Status
2:14 PM	Public Works	Road Repair	CR-47-03 — 6 potholes, Rock Asphalt LRA	$847	Live ✅
11:42 AM	Sheriff	Budget	Fuel — 3 patrol vehicles	$412	Live ✅
9:18 AM	Jail	Program Data	Work release check-in — 12 participants, all compliant	—	Live ✅
8:30 AM	Lake	Contractor	AquaDoc LLC — 48 cu yd eelgrass removed, Zone A	Weigh ticket uploaded	Live ✅

Road ID	Complaint #	Miles	Cost	$/Mile	Material	Status
CR-21	N/A	5.17	$665,777	$128,777	Rock Asphalt LRA	Live
CR-58	N/A	5.90	$1,017,350	$172,432	Hot Mix	Live
CR-47	CR-47-03	0.04	$847	N/A patch	Rock Asphalt LRA ✅	Live
CR-93	N/A	0.50	$95,000	$190,000	Hot Mix — contractor	Live

Location	Issue	Severity	Reported	Status
Browns Creek Cove	Eelgrass	Critical	Apr 14	Contractor Zone A assigned
Main channel MM 347	Navigation hazard	Severe	Apr 13	TVA notified
South cove entrance	Eelgrass	Severe	Apr 10	Grant priority zone

Report ID	Issue	Category	Urgency	Reported	Assigned
CR-47-03	Potholes	Road	Resolved	Apr 13	Public Works ✅
RPT-044	Eelgrass — blocking	Lake	Urgent	Apr 13	Lake crew
RPT-043	Aggressive stray dogs	Animal Control	Urgent	Apr 13	Animal Control
RPT-042	Missed garbage pickup	Solid Waste	Standard	Apr 12	Solid Waste

MyCountyHub

5 Numbers Every Jackson County Voter Should Know

Where did the COVID relief money go?

Your road money is already spent.

One road. 121% over the benchmark.

A million-dollar asset, run like a hobby.

No line item for growing this county.

Why this site exists

I built this myself. Before the election. Not after.

What you're about to see

Today vs. Day 1 under Zac Talley

Who I am

Zac Talley

Three commitments

🛣 Roads Department

🗺 Jackson County Communities

Quick Actions

📊 Total Transparency — How It Works

🛣 Roads & Repairs

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This Month — Miles Paved

Last April

Today's Completed Repairs — Live

✅ CR-47-03 — County Road 47 at Mile Marker 3

Citizen Report Run List

🌊 Guntersville Lake

🌿 Lake Condition Report

🌿 Eelgrass Contractor Tracker

💰 Eelgrass Grant Match Fund

📅 Upcoming Lake Events — Revenue Based Only

🎣 Guntersville Lake Bass Tournament — May 10, 2026

💰 Budget Tracker

General Fund Spending — Where $11M Goes

Live Budget — Every Dollar Logged

⚖️ Jackson County Jail

Work Release & House Arrest

Work Release Program

Work Release Active

House Arrest Active

Men's Labor Programs

🏥 In-House Medical Reform

In-House Medical Plan

Women's Programs — Separate Section & Balance Sheets

🚔 Sheriff's Department

Sheriff Activity — This Month vs Same Month Last Year

⚖️ Drug Court — In-House Program

🏕 Jackson County Park

🏠 Cabin Occupancy — Current vs Last Year

April 2026

April 2025

⛵ Boat Slip Occupancy

April 2026

April 2025

🏕 Campsite Occupancy

April 2026

April 2025

⛽ Fuel Sales

April 2026

April 2025

💰 Total Park Revenue — YTD vs Last Year

YTD 2026

YTD 2025

👷 Park Staff — Names & Titles

🎯 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan

All Communities in Jackson County

🏙 Incorporated Cities

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📋 Grant Tracker

🏗 Propose a Community Investment

Submit a Community Investment Proposal

🏛 Officials Request Portal

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Official Request Form

📋 Public Log — Current Official Requests

📍 How a Request Moves Through the System

🏛 All 12 Departments — Full Deep Dive

Commission Office

Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

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Zac Talley for Jackson County Commission Chairman — May 19, 2026

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