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Every four or so years, when a new mayor and council take office, Cities, including Margaret hold what’s called an organizational meeting.Think of it as City Hall’s “Day One” – the moment the new administration officially gets to work. What Happens at the Meeting The organizational meeting isn’t just a formality. It’s where the city’s…
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For more than fifty years, municipal elections in Margaret have been more than just routine – they’ve revealed a deeply embedded pattern: the same names, limited competition, and few opportunities for change. But in 2025, we can finally break that cycle. 🗳️ What the Records Reveal From 1968 to today, Margaret’s political landscape remained in…
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Last time I shared, we talked about how a Town Center could spark local business and create a heart for our community. Today, I want to share the next piece of the vision: a Civic District-anchored by two things Margaret desperately needs: A grocery store A civic and community center This isn’t rumor or wishful…
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Let’s clear this up. I respect voters enough to be honest: Daryl McIntyre and I are not the same candidate – not in background, not in vision, and not in results. Matt Tortorice: • First term council member – already completed 86 hours of ALM CMO training (Basic & Advanced Certification) and Leadership St. Clair.•…
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Margaret isn’t just growing — we’re surging. Population Growth In 2020, Margaret had just over 5,100 residents. Today, the latest Census estimate puts us just shy of 7,000. That’s more than 30% growth in just a few years — making us the fastest-growing city in St. Clair County and the 10th fastest in all of…
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Margaret deserves leadership that’s trained, tested, and ready to deliver results. That’s why I’ve invested countless hours into the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM) Certified Municipal Official Program — earning Basic and Advanced certificates in my first term, and getting a jump start on my Emeritus certification. I’ve completed numerous courses in municipal budgeting, zoning,…
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Ever heard someone say Margaret doesn’t get its fair share of tax dollars because of our Odenville mailing address? I heard it too — and once elected, I went to work finding the facts. Here’s what I learned: Ad valorem taxes (Property Taxes, like your car tag fees) are distributed based on a 3 part…
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“We need a school.” → ✅ True. “But what are YOU doing about it?” → Let’s talk about that. Let’s start with the truth we all need to understand: 👉 City officials – including the mayor and council – have no authority over school construction. 👉 Only the school board can decide if – and…
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“Who is going to do all that?” Let’s be real, I’m not. Not alone. The truth is, I’m not afraid to do the work. Never have been. But have you looked around lately? Just count the number of new people stepping up to run for office. That’s not coincidence-that’s momentum. When dysfunction rules, people run…
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Last week, I shared a concept for how we might turn 26 acres near Margaret Elementary into something our city truly needs-an accessible community park, with space to gather, play, and grow together. Today, I want to expand on that vision. Right across from the park concept lies another opportunity: a future Margaret Town Center-a…