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Brandon Shoupe \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8Brandon Shoupe is the Chairman of the Houston County Commission in Alabama. He writes about community development, leadership, Alabama, and righting the American ship.
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Breaking Down Our SSUT Decision
At a recent commission meeting, we decided to give part of our SSUT revenue to the Dothan City and Houston County school systems. This video breaks down how SSUT works and our rationale behind the decision.
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Wishing You a Happy New Year
Sometimes you have to look behind you to see just how far you have come.
As I reflect on 2025, it has not always felt fast. Some days, it felt like walking through quicksand. But looking back now, I see quiet but meaningful progress all ac...
Reliable Radio Service Finally Coming to Southeast Houston County
After years of spotty coverage for deputies and first responders, a new radio tower project is now fully funded—thanks to federal support included in the most recent continuing resolution passed by Congress.
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A Battle is Brewing - And Houston County Is In the Crosshairs
The biggest cities in Alabama have a problem: their budgets are built on a world of taxes on in-person sales. And while in-person sales make up 90% of all transactions in Alabama, that percentage is likely to erode over time.
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3 Things Alabama Gets Right
“Thank God for Mississippi” is a phrase you don’t hear as much as you used to—and there’s a reason for that. The joke used to make the rounds in Alabama because, if not for our western neighbor, we’d be dead last in just about every ranking...
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Currently serving as Chairman of the Houston County Commission in Alabama. I'm passionate about my community and state! I share my thoughts on leadership, community development, moving Alabama forward, and righting the American ship.
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