Timeline and Full Transparency Recently, I received an information request from the MCC. As part of my commitment to transparency, I am sharing their request, my responses, and the relevant […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]