ethics-commission

DOUBLE DOWN AND I CALL

Fairhope City Council President, Fairhope Authority board member and Fairhope Authority Board Member who is on two man committee to review bids at the airport, Jack Burrell is double down. He insists that everything at the airport is perfectly legal and every one is as happy as larks. The Ripp Report doubles down and calls. The scope of our ability to investigate the matter is now hindered by our lack of authority.

GREEN ACRES ON ACID

In Baldwin County, the incentive to run for office and become a public servant is that there is no accountability and “conflict of interest” is just a pesky term. Many of our elected officials are in office for personal gain and use their positions to support like minded politicians. The last time Baldwin County saw a conviction was Mayor Steve Russo in 2006. Former Orange Beach Mayor Convicted A federal court jury in Mobile has convicted former Orange Beach Mayor Steve Russo and two others.

YOU'RE FIRED

To Alabama Ethics Commission Statement of Facts: July 29, 2016 I reference to: http://lagniappemobile.com/commissioners-ties-to-businesses-raise-questions/, in particular paragraphs 15 and 16. I realize the Commission pays little attention to print media and you rely on your own investigation to reach a determination, or not, as to any violations of Ethics. I do however hope the very good investigative reporting of Eric Mann, Lagniappe, assists you in what appears a rather obvious conclusion.