City Council Minutes 3/7/2023 with Updates in Red

City of Margaret March 7, 2023 6:00 P.M. In attendance:         Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Mayor Pro-Tern Daryl McIntyre, and Mayor Isaac Howard Absent:        Councilman Darius Crump & Councilman Jonathan Ray Mayor Isaac Howard was sworn in Discussion: Councilman James Chapman made the Motion to approve Council Meeting minutes from 2-07-2023. Councilman Matthew Tortorice…

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Information Request Refusal

Introduction Government transparency is the foundation of a functioning democracy. As a citizen and elected council member, I have exercised my legal right under the Alabama Open Records Act (Ala. Code § 36-12-40) to request access to financial records of the City of Margaret. Unfortunately, my legitimate requests have been met with obstruction, delays, and…

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City Council Minutes 2/7/2023 with Updates in Red

City of Margaret February 7, 2023 6:00 P.M. In attendance:         Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Darius Crump, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Mayor Pro-Tem Daryl McIntyre Absent: Prayer: Mayor seat is vacant Mr. Barker Pledge of Alliance Meeting called to order Discussion Councilman Darius Crump made the Motion to approve the Council Meeting minutes from…

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City of Margaret Meeting Minutes 5/2/2023 with Updates in Red

City of Margaret May 02, 2023 6:00 P.M.  In attendance:         Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Councilman Jonathan Ray, Mayor Pro-Tern Daryl McIntyre, and Mayor Isaac Howard Absent: Councilman Darius Crump Prayer: Clyde Beverly Pledge of Alliance  The meeting was called to order Discussion: Councilman James Chapman made a Motion to approve Council Meeting minutes…

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Reports Request as a Council Member Timeline:

Initial Request: 6/5/2025 I’m writing to formally request follow-up information on several matters that were raised during our most recent council meeting. As these topics directly impact fiscal transparency, public safety, and planning accountability. The Council is entitled to a timely and complete response. To that end, I respectfully request the following: 1. Road Repairs…

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City Council Minutes 4/18/2023 with Updates in Red

City of Margaret April 18, 2023 6:00 P.M. In attendance:         Councilman James Chapman, Councilman Darius Crump, Councilman Matthew Tortorice, Mayor Pro-Tern Daryl McIntyre, and Mayor Isaac Howard Absent: Councilman Jonathan Ray Prayer: Clyde Beverly Pledge of Alliance The meeting was called to order Discussion: Mayor Howard asked about approving the amended minutes that had been…

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