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In Part 1, we explained why rebuilding the City’s financial structure was necessary before moving forward. Now we begin looking at the numbers themselves. But before discussing totals, we need to address something more important: What actually counts as revenue? Because not every deposit into a bank account is revenue. And confusing the two creates…
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There is a lot happening in Margaret, and I want to provide a clear, straightforward update on where we stand financially and operationally five months into Fiscal Year 2026. First – Something Worth Celebrating Margaret Elementary earned an “A” on the 2025 State School Report Card with 91 total points. That’s not just a school…
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For clarity – and because it matters – I want to reiterate something I said at the council meeting. Our employees show up every day to serve this city. They answer calls. Repair roads. Respond to emergencies. Process permits. Manage finances. Maintain parks. Keep Margaret functioning. When they operate within a clear chain of command…
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Before you build, you prepare the foundation. Every responsible construction project starts the same way:You prepare the ground before you pour concrete.You reinforce before you frame.You inspect before you expand. City government is no different. Since being sworn in on November 4, 2025, we have made deliberate decisions that are not the easy path. Instead…
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I am sharing the attached PDF of my email communications with the City Council covering the past several months. I am doing this intentionally and openly. As Mayor, I believe in the golden rule-treating people the way I would want to be treated. That includes accountability at every level, including my own. When I served…
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Over the past several weeks, I have shared pieces of the City’s financial picture as I gained access to our internal systems and records. Today, I am publishing the 2026 budget, along with supporting financial reports generated from QuickBooks, and the letter I sent to City Council explaining those reports before we passed the budget.…
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When I first took office in 2020, financial reporting in the City of Margaret looked very different than it does today. We were shown screenshots. Not summaries.Not reconciled statements.But screenshots of more than twenty separate bank accounts-each holding public money, each serving a different purpose, and each telling part of the City’s financial story. That…
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How City Council Meetings and Public Comment Work in Margaret One of my commitments as Mayor is simple: the rules of City Hall should be clear, fair, and the same for everyone. When procedures are consistent and well-understood, residents can participate confidently and the City Council can focus on doing the public’s work efficiently and…
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At Monday evening’s City Council meeting, the Council will consider adoption of the City of Margaret’s Official Annual Calendar of Events and Holidays. This calendar is designed to provide residents, businesses, city staff, and community partners with a clear, predictable outline of how the City observes holidays and organizes major community events throughout the year.…
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What Caused the Delay, and Where We Stand Now Many of you have asked why the Brookhaven Drive paving project took so long to get started. Today, I want to share a clear, factual timeline based on meeting minutes, emails, and bank records, so our community fully understands what happened and how we’re moving forward.…