Margaret Information Request Timeline 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…

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…

I defined Council Member Responsibilities from the Alabama League of Municipalities Mayor Council Handbook and reiterated my Oath of Office and what it means to me. I further expounded what Fiduciary responsibility is for Council members. I reiterated several examples of wrongdoing that I am aware of, that more than justify the request for a…