After some discussion and dissent from councilor Bobby Tapley, the City of Alexander City City Council voted to amend its electrical code to be up to par with state and national regulations.
According to Alex City Mayor Woody Baird, not much will change in terms of how things are done on a regular basis, but it could require some homes to upgrade their electrical systems if problems arise.
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