I bet only 1 or 2 % of the voters in Fairhope know that not one city council person, the mayor or the appointed municipal attorney and municipal judge have been elected or appointed for there 5th year in office. The Alabama legislature thought it necessary to postpone municipal elections in 2024 due to the presidential election. A free year in office, full family insurance and the ability to make decisions for Fairhope’s future, without a single vote cast.
In Fairhope, Alabama, there’s a water shortage, incomplete infrastructure projects, and an overloaded sewer system. Amidst legal battles and controversy, 68 Ventures proposes a new mixed-use development, “Park City,” which has drawn criticism for its potential impact on the community and local schools.
Senator Katie Britt, once a darling in Alabama political circles, has become an SNL target. Recent events in Montgomery include discussions on the Gaming Bill, Medical Cannabis, School Choice, Alabama Works, and a New Ethics Law. A leaked police body cam footage led to charges against an officer. A love triangle between Alabama Power Company executives, The Matrix LLC, and the McCrary Institute at Auburn University, with a hefty one million dollar contract.
Tom Albritton, the head of the Alabama Ethics Commission, is accused of unethical behavior related to a trust. Despite this, he remains in office with a high salary and even teaches ethics. Some people think he’s a classic case of a sociopath.
Justice Centers, often hailed as a step toward fairness and efficiency, are cropping up in communities across the country. But what happens when the very institutions meant to uphold justice become entwined in a fraternity-like atmosphere? In this article, we delve into the dynamics of these centers, where police and courts intersect, and explore the potential implications for due process and accountability.
When will Baldwin County wake up and vote in new blood. The GOB, Good ole Boys, have a strangle hold on Baldwin County. They determine the candidates that will tow the line or raise their hand when told to do so. Sheriff Hoss Mack calls the shots and Mayors just bend over. The school system, Eddie and Gray, have job security guaranteed, as long as they go along. Their is no accountability or transparency as long as this cabal exists.
The Ripp Report filed two complaints with the Alabama Attorney General’s office. For misconduct by the Alabama Ethics Commission’s director and requests a review of past dismissed complaints. And the wrongful conviction of Murray Lawrence in Baldwin County.
The good ole boys (GOB), are known for prioritizing getting their preferred candidate elected even if it means bending the rules. They don’t mind conflicts of interest, unethical behavior, or questionable tactics as long as they stay on the legal side, barely. Even switching political parties doesn’t matter to them.
