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 […]

When I was running for office, I promised you transparency – real transparency – not selective numbers, not partial information, and not reports that only tell half the truth. I […]

A city’s budget is more than a spreadsheet – it’s a roadmap for how public money will be used to serve residents. In Alabama, there’s no law that requires a […]

Organizational Meeting Summary This past Monday night, the Margaret City Council held its Organizational Meeting to officially begin the new administration. For many of us in the room, it marked […]

Running a city takes teamwork – and in Margaret, that team begins with the Mayor and City Council. Each plays a distinct but connected role in ensuring your local government […]

How the Mayor’s Appointments and the Organizational Ordinance Shape City Government When a new mayor takes office, one of the first and most important steps in setting up effective city […]

Under Alabama law, the power to appoint officers and employees in a city depends on whether that authority is given to the mayor or the council. In a mayor-council form […]

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” – […]

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 […]

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 […]