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When our water system is crumbling…When residents wait months for road repairs…When sewer inspections, fire staffing, and city budgets go ignored…And the agenda says nothing but “Approve Minutes” – that’s not oversight. That’s a cover-up. For months – over a year, in fact – I’ve submitted critical infrastructure items for Council consideration. Not once. Not…
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🕵️♂️ Let’s have a little fun while we set the record straight. Rumor #1: Matt’s Going to Fire the Whole Police Department 🚓🔥False. Laughably false. Aside from the fact that I’m not campaigning on any police or fire reform, here’s a legal nugget: the Mayor of Margaret can’t appoint department heads. That authority was removed…
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The numbers are in – and they tell a powerful story of who we are and where we’re going. 📈 Margaret ranks as the 10th fastest-growing city in Alabama in 2025.We’ve grown by over 5.4% just this year – outpacing more than 290 other cities statewide. 📊 Our population has skyrocketed from 1,169 in 2000…
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I recently completed the Advanced Certified Municipal Official Program — more than 80 hours of focused training in ethics, municipal law, budgeting, planning, and how to actually govern. Councilman Jonathan Ray did too.Two councilmen. One standard: do the work, know the law, and lead with purpose. Because if you don’t know the law, you can’t…
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Let’s be clear: No one should be threatened, harassed, or belittled for supporting a candidate or asking questions about their tax payer funded city leaderships decisions. That’s not leadership — that’s despotism. When elected and appointed officials stalk residents, threaten businesses, or belittle residents based on where they were born, that’s not politics. That’s abuse.…
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I’ve stayed quiet long enough.This is what it looks like when powerful people feel threatened by accountability.My signs — ripped up, torn down, thrown in ditch.My supporters — intimidated, warned, even threatened.My campaign — targeted by those using public resources and positions to protect the status quo. But we are not going anywhere. This isn’t…
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Tonight, I had the honor of attending Attorney General Steve Marshall’s campaign kickoff for the U.S. Senate — a strong showing of leadership, principle, and vision. As someone who’s spent years standing up for Margaret’s families, I was encouraged to hear Steve speak with conviction about defending the Constitution, protecting citizens, and ensuring government accountability.…
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In every campaign, there’s a moment where the noise starts to drown out the substance. Accusations fly. Rumors circulate. And suddenly, it’s not about the issues — it’s about the drama. Let me be clear: that’s not my campaign. I’m not running on slander. I’m not interested in tearing people down just to climb my…
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The latest U.S. Census estimates are in — and the numbers tell a powerful story about Margaret and the momentum we’ve built. From 2010 to mid‑2023, Margaret’s population climbed from 4,428 to around 6,236, marking an impressive 41% growth. That pace outstripped Springville (≈28%) and Odenville (≈39%), and far exceeded the ~14% growth rate seen…
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I’m proud to share that I’ve completed my second year as a volunteer with the TEALS Program — a Microsoft initiative that helps high schools across the country build and grow inclusive, equitable computer science programs. TEALS (Technology Education and Literacy in Schools) partners professionals with educators and students to increase access to computer science.…