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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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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 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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