Talladega commission approves resolution to investigate Lincoln's Police Jurisdiction

The Talladega County Commission passed a resolution Wednesday evening authorizing county attorney Barry Vaughn to research and investigate the city of Lincoln’s recent actions regarding its police jurisdiction.

In the resolution read by County Administrator Pat Lyle, Vaughn’s scope of authority includes consulting with co-counsel, experts and advisors, “to ascertain if any claim or cause of action can asserted on behalf of the county and/or its citizens to protect the revenues and citizens of Talladega County.”

District 2 Commissioner Tony Haynes said the resolution gives Vaughn a chance to review Lincoln’s expanded police jurisdiction, enforced under the direction of Mayor Bud Kitchin, and make sure everything is being done by the book.

Haynes added the resolution serves as a reminder to county residents that they have the commission’s support.

District 4 Commissioner Malley Limbaugh said he’s lived in Talladega County for more than six decades and has never seen county residents as upset as they are with Lincoln.