Facebook, City of Scottsboro, Developers of Stonebridge Subdivision -- Censorship - Conspiracy? META DOES NOT SUPPORT OPEN GOVERNMENT?

More on the Stonebridge debacle. WHNT Ch 19 Video https://youtu.be/QXgZ5cZk9ws?si=baEo9vGA2bM6ScMs  As a note, many thanks to the City of Scottsboro for posting their city council meetings on You Tube.

 I'm wondering why my Facebook account got suspended Friday, Sep 6, 2024, weekend prior to Monday's City Council meeting, for reposting the City of Scottsboro's Aug 12 You Tube City Council Meeting video, reposted by me on August 19. My belief, this was accomplished to block citizens viewing video other than the City of Scottsboro's You Tube video posting. My account was reinstated yesterday after a demand request and informing META they are wrong and made a false accusation against me, for their actions and involvement in government operations, namely a censorship conspiracy coinciding with government and/or private developer actions. I do not believe this was a coincidence. Although a private business entity, such as META, can't be held accountable for censorship, unless there is a conspiracy with private developers or government officials. 

Reference, quote from FACEBOOK: ------------------

"Community Standards Cybersecurity"

We don't allow people to try to gather sensitive information from others." "Sep 6, 2024

We removed your post

Updates on this decision"

"Why this happened.

It looks like you tried to gather sensitive information from others."

"Garry L Morgan

Aug 19, 2024

City of Scottsboro Council Meeting, zoning hearing. https://youtu.be/41AfOzVLegU?si=5PDQDP7f0KA_aC9r

You shared this on your profile

This goes against our Community Standards on cybersecurity." ---- The Mayor of Scottsboro, City Council President and City Attorney were provided a copy of this action Friday. City Council President and the City Attorney replied, the Mayor offered no reply.  

META is threatening more action against me for posting my concerns about the City of Scottsboro's actions, reference approval of the subdivision rezoning. I guess reposting Scottsboro City Council video is a threat to cybersecurity according to Facebook/Meta and others. The threat is the repugnant, ignorant folks attempting to end the concept and laws regarding open government.

Facebook Cybersecurity policy  https://transparency.meta.com/policies/community-standards/cybersecurity/

 No where in this policy does it state that open government or reposting government meetings videos violates META/Facebook policy.

Scottsboro's September 9, 2024 City Council Meeting https://youtu.be/2oj0hBu0vIs?si=ByUmI_UAyjh_Uov3

July 20, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Scottsboro City Council Meeting Recordings on You Tube and Facebook-Transparency, Sunshine in Government - Jackson County Commission Meetings Info - Critical Thinking and Media Resourcing, Tools for Transparency

 

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

The City of Scottsboro, Alabama has began videoing and placing on Social Media, You Tube and Facebook, their City Council Meetings. You Tube City of Scottsboro Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnca4uius_sv4T_kvoDbErQ/videos

Facebook Link, which also contains their meeting Agenda: https://www.facebook.com/cityofscottsboro

Many Thanks to the Jackson County Commission for Their Commitment to Transparency in Government

The Jackson County Commission had began live Facebook video of their meetings earlier in the year. The video record and live showing of the Jackson County Commission meetings may be seen on Facebook at, link: https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL 

Agendas and information - Agenda link: https://www.jacksoncountyal.gov/agendacenter

Information link: https://www.jacksoncountyal.gov/

 BRAVO TO THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO

GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY 

 LET THE SUNSHINE IN

Quote by the Honorable Louis D. Brandeis, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States of America, 1916-1939. 

"Sunlight" and quote image - Fair Use for non-profit news and discussion, courtesy of the 

Sunlight Foundation: https://sunlightfoundation.com/about/

Justice Brandeis did not have the benefits of technology as we do today, the technology of the internet, the information dissemination of social media in our world, nations states and communities of the 21st Century. "Judge Brandeis and the History of Transparency:"   https://sunlightfoundation.com/2009/05/26/brandeis-and-the-history-of-transparency/

We hear many complaints regarding the dissemination of disinformation, "fake news," on the internet's social media platforms and formal media. Disinformation and misinformation is a problem, utilize critical thinking, media referencing and resource skills to sort out disinformation and misinformation, the internet is your friendly tool to accomplish the task. 

Beware of those who would attempt to diminish the importance of information technology and the benefits of social media in the dissemination of information to you the individual in our communities. Beware of the government endorsed censor who would endeavor to remove the expression of thought and words, even that of disinformation and misinformation. --- The Tools for discovering Truth in all media formats = critical thinking, media resourcing and research: https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/publications/digital_media_literacy_draft_v5.pdf , verbal and written expression are our personal tools; our system of Justice, our Constitution and Laws, protect our Rights of Speech and insure responsible actions, these are our individual and societal tools.

In the words of James Madison, 1822: "A popular government without popular information, or the means of acquiring it, is but a prologue to a Farce or a Tragedy; or, perhaps both. Knowledge will forever govern ignorance; and a people who mean to be their own governors must arm themselves with the power knowledge gives." 

Scottsboro, Alabama - February 26, 2021 - Alabama Ethics Commission - Ethics Complaint Regarding Ex-Scottsboro Mayor Robin Shelton - Referred to Jackson County District Attorney - UPDATE March 8, 2021 - DA Approves Fine

 

Photo of the Alabama Ethics Commission from the Alabama Ethics Commission on YouTube from Approximately 2 years ago. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary. Cropped and light adjusted photo by G. Morgan

UPDATE - March 8, 2021 - From The Clarion News - Scottsboro, Alabama - March 6, 2021 - "Former Scottsboro City Mayor Robin Shelton was fined $250 by the Alabama Ethics Commission . . .   request has been approved by Jason Pierce, District Attorney 38th Judicial Circuit." 

Link: https://www.theclarion.org/?p=4513

REFERRAL AND FINDING OF THE ALABAMA ETHICS COMMISSION REGARDING A CAMPAIGN LETTER BY FORMER SCOTTSBORO MAYOR ROBIN SHELTON

Official Seal Image the Alabama Ethics Commission, fair use for non-profit news reporting, education and commentary on "In the Boro"

Ethics Commission Decision - Case No. 2020-245 - William Shelton, Mayor of Scottsboro, Alabama -- (December 2, 2020 - Montgomery, Alabama - page 3 Alabama Ethics Commission Minutes) "...referred for review and appropriate legal action to the District Attorney of the appropriate Judicial Circuit . . . "

(Click on image to enlarge.)

Ethics Commission Link: http://ethics.alabama.gov/Minutes2020/12.2.20.pdf

(Click on image for an expanded view.)

Photo of Letter referred to Alabama Ethics Commission on City of Scottsboro Letterhead, image by "FATPAC," Forwarding Alabama Together, an alleged Political Action Committee not registered with the Alabama Secretary of State, but had a page on Facebook since cancelled, reference: https://www.facebook.com/Forwarding-Alabama-Together-104829781345129 . 

This letter was a campaign issue regarding the legality of the letter on official Scottsboro Letterhead. I interviewed then Mayor Shelton about this letter, he stated to me, paraphrased, "I paid for the reproduction, typing, distribution, and postage of the letter." Current Scottsboro Mayor Jim McCamy stated to me, quote:  ". . .For the record, I never heard of this org [organization - FATPAC] until someone forwarded me the post. Further more it is a state law that was violated . . . " Photo of Letter and quotations of political officials - Fair-Use for non-profit news reporting, commentary and education, "In the Boro" by G. Morgan

February 14, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Censored Images and Statements by Affiliated Scottsboro, Tax Payer Supported Programs, While Allowing Images of Senator Bernie Sanders to be Posted - Violation of Constitutional Rights

 

"Mussolini Trump"

CENSORED 

Fair Use Rights for parody image of a  public figure. Non-profit news, education and commentary. Low angle photo during "State of the Union" presentation, photo by G. Morgan. 

CENSORED - Censored Images and statement by Affiliated Scottsboro, Tax Payer Supported Programs - Downtown Scottsboro, Main Street Scottsboro, Scottsboro Trade Days, in Violation of the Alabama Constitution and the U.S. Constitution - Violation of Civil Rights. Because of my posting of these images I have been blocked from posting on the mentioned City of Scottsboro affiliated sites on Facebook, but not the City of Scottsboro Facebook site. Some might say, that is not the City of Scottsboro, the address of these programs are 316 S. Broad St., that is the address of the City of Scottsboro at Scottsboro City Hall, programs have a City of Scottsboro phone number listing. The Main Street Program Director is an employee of the City of Scottsboro as Marketing Director and is directly supervised by the Mayor of the City of Scottsboro per job description.

Censored Statement Regarding Murdered Capitol Police Officer

We shall never forget. "After serving in the Air National Guard and dreaming of becoming a police officer, Brian D. Sicknick joined the Capitol Police force in 2008. He died the day after he was overpowered and beaten by rioters from the mob at the Capitol." From New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/who-died-in-capitol-building-attack.html

MeMaw says: "Look what I got at Scottsboro Trade Days"

CENSORED

Fair Use Rights for parody of a  public figure. Non-profit news, education and commentary, unknown photographer, crop and image filter by G. Morgan.

Donald Trump says: "Go to Scottsboro Trade Days."

CENSORED

Fair Use of royalty free art parody of public figure Donald Trump for non-profit news, education and commentary. 

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Photo of Senator Bernie Sanders who represents a specific political platform placed on the  Scottsboro affiliated, tax payer supported program sites - Downtown Scottsboro, Main Street Scottsboro, Scottsboro Trade Days. The photograph of Senator Bernie Sanders was taken by a New York Times Correspondent while Senator Sanders was waiting on the Capitol Steps for the Biden Inauguration program to begin. Link: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/21/us/politics/bernie-sanders-meme.html  After the Senator Sanders photos a photo was placed on each comment from the above censored photographs, and the short bio from the New York times about the murder of Officer Sicknick. Senator Sanders photo was posed on various Scottsboro locations.

I have no problem with the Senator Bernie Sanders Photos and photo shop images. My problem and complaint is that of censorship of other political images and statements in violation of our State and U.S. Constitution. Should Tax Payers be supporting such programs which censor political speech of citizens while allowing political speech of the site administrators? 

 

ALABAMA CONSTITUTION - "SECTION 4 - Freedom of speech and press. That no law shall ever be passed to curtail or restrain the liberty of speech or of the press; and any person may speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty."

Scottsboro, Alabama - February 8, 2021 - (City and County Government Meetings Review and Issues) - Scottsboro City Council Regular Session and Jackson County Commission - City Council Agenda, Video, Censorship Issue - UPDATES February 9, 2021 - Main Street Program - Downtown Scottsboro - Scottsboro Trade Days - Responsibilities and Organizational Structure per Records Request Disclosures - Forensic Audit Needed - February 10, 2021 - Error in Main Street Board Membership List Corrected - Jackson County Commission Agenda and Facebook Video - UPDATE - February 12, 2021 - Commission Not Involving Legislative Delegation in Discussions Regarding Tax Revenue Distribution and Bond Issue - More on the Guffey Affair - WILL GUFFEY RETURN, WILL THE GOVERNOR ACT??

Tim Guffey on Courthouse Security, attempt to hire private security firm without approval of Security Committee, Judge Holt's or Sheriff's knowledge or approval. This was September 2018, the time frame alleged that "secretive" surveillance was installed. Photo by G. Morgan

Video of this event: https://youtu.be/4D67C0Xj-Tw

Part 1 of the Guffey Affair, plus all the issues involving courthouse security, this involves the Guffey Affair with associated documents and allegations: https://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/Jackson%20County%20Courthouse%20Security. 

WILL GUFFEY RETURN, WILL THE GOVERNOR ACT IMMEDIATELY??

WHAT IS THE STATUS OF THE ONGOING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION?

IS ALABAMA THE MOST CORRUPT STATE IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA?

SOME FOLKS SEEM TO HAVE FORGOTTEN, WE DO NOT ELECT KINGS, LAW IS KING, EXCEPT IN ALABAMA?

SMALL PRINT: The Jackson County Commission accepted Guffey's resignation effective immediately, NOW, back in 2020.  There is case law concerning these issues. Surely the Jackson County Commission and those political officials which planned the numerous false statements regarding Mr. Guffey's actions via Press Releases, hid his resignation initially, and planned this business with conspiring to steal money from the citizens of Jackson County by paying Guffey for doing nothing while at home. In the words of Mr. Jason Venable, Acting Commission Chair to the local press, paraphrased - "There is no law which says a commission chair must show up to work." WRONG - a paid full time political official has the responsibility to show up at work, perform his sworn duties, if not, that is theft of pay and benefits. Is there is a scheme involving multiple officials to pay Guffey for not working, for what purpose? Certainly not to avoid impeachment, which has been suggested.  

Code of Alabama, Theft: Alabama Code Title 13A. Criminal Code § 13A-8-2 | FindLaw

Definitions: Alabama Code Title 13A. Criminal Code § 13A-8-1 | FindLaw

The Republican Party in Alabama, Change of Political Corruption Laws: https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/politics/a27058946/alabama-state-senate-corruption-laws/

Tim Guffey, Chair/Not the Chair, resignation accepted immediately by the Jackson County Commission, sitting at home doing nothing, getting paid until April 11, 2021. In Alabama County Elected Officials may lie to the public, scheme and sexually harass women in the work place, stay at home receive pay and benefits, do nothing, and receive no corrective or disciplinary action?? (photo by G.Morgan)

WHAT IS "EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY" MEAN?

Records disclosure reveals the resignation requested by Guffey does not take effect until April 11, 2021. 

Is Alabama corrupt and inept to the extent that county elected public officials may submit a resignation for a future date to the governor, not come to work for months or longer, receive all pay and allowances, and that is ok in Alabama??

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SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL,  ISSUES - AUDIT REQUEST and ARBITRARY CENSORSHIP - MAIN STREET/DOWNTOWN SCOTTSBORO/TRADE DAYS

A closer ANALYISIS (image by American Board of Forensic Accounting Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary), a Forensic Audit is needed within the City of Scottsboro. 

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G.Morgan

AGENDA

RECORDS REQUEST DISCLOSURE, CENSORSHIP ISSUE

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE, ACCOUNTABILITY OF MAINSTREET PROGRAM/DOWNTOWN SCOTTSBORO, SCOTTSBORO TRADEDAYS

Documents (Click on any image to enlarge) All images below are public domain images, on public web sites, public social media and/or government public disclosures. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary. In some instances alteration of images have occurred to protect individuals identity and their family.

Cover Letter, Organization and Responsibilities, Statement, Main Street which is Downtown Scottsboro

Section pertaining to censorship via this letter.

Significant statement: "Our organization (Main Street Scottsboro) cannot control censorship on a private page, and we will not be censoring political views on public sites." 

Main Street Scottsboro/Downtown Sottsboro/Scottsboro Trade Days are "public sites." Their address and phone numbers are listed as and at 316 S. Broad St., Scottsboro, Alabama 35768, Scottsboro City Hall, Scottsboro, Al. Directly associated with the City of Scottsboro, Alabama. However, there is a non-profit element, 501c6, see below.

Director of the Mainstreet Program and the Events Coordinator for the City of Scottsboro was Margaret Nippers, currently it is Katie Kirkland. The Mayor of the City of Scottsboro is the Supervisor of the Events Coordinator, Main Street Scottsboro Director per Job Description. Ms. Nippers mention in this is important, it was Ms. Nippers, Scottsboro's Events Coordinator, who initiated the submission to the Alabama Secretary of State for the 501c6 approval, which was approved.

Scottsboro Main Street Program, a 501c6 organization. Articles of Incorporation cover page, and describing Purpose.

Main Street Board of Directors (addresses removed - list updated below)

I received a message from the President of the Scottsboro City Council Richard Pudge Bailey, regarding the information reflecting Main Street Board membership was in error, it has changed. Posted below is the info I received from Mr. Bailey. Thank You Pudge!

Photo by Mr. Bailey regarding updated Main Street Board Member listing (cropped to remove phone ID data). - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.

Per statement of the Main Street Program Director, Ms. Kirkland's Cover Letter, Organization and Responsibilities, Statement; Facebook Page(s) Administrator is Ms. Kirkland, Ms. Reynolds and Mr. Cisco. Ms. Kirkland stated to me this evening she was not aware of the censorship and blocking actions of Mr. Cisco until last Monday, February 1, 2021 when I provided her, the Mayor and City Council with Mr. Cisco's actions, which raise multi-levels of concern relative to violation of Civil Rights, ref: political censorship and blocking;  questionable administrative and leadership controls of the Main Street Program. I informed Ms. Kirkland that I had attempted to contact Mr. Cisco via Facebook Messenger. Mr. Cisco was sent a message asking him if he was sure he wanted to take this action, I received no reply as he blocked me from his personal page to prevent communications. 

Main Street Program on Facebook is now the Downtown Scottsboro Program.

Downtown Scottsboro controls the Scottsboro Trade Days; once again address Scottsboro City Hall, phone number Scottsboro City Hall.

Because of the censorship issue, violation of Alabama's Constitution and the United States of America Constitution as to responsible speech, questions must be asked regarding financial and supervisory accountability. 

 With all the changes in organization, where does the money go? Faces in the following web based pages are altered, names are not altered. 

TRADE DAY MONEY

$35.00 fee plus late fees of $10.00 if registration is not submitted timely.

Mr. Nat Cisco is the Treasurer for the Organizations stated above. Family identification is protected.

Mr. Cisco is an Auditor working for Gant, Croft and Associates per Mr. Cisco's claim

Link to City of Scottsboro audits: 

https://www.cityofscottsboro.com/files/finance/2015audit.pdf

Gant, Croft and Associates is the Auditor for the City of Scottsboro, Alabama.

Before I get to the Scottsboro City Council Video, there are several issues involved within this article: 1) Censorship by government and entities representing government regarding political speech, including those entities which by non-profit status creation attempt to circumvent accountability. Some local and state governments within Alabama have a sordid history of this activity, which is in itself another issue. 2) Accountability as to financial, administrative and supervisory. Unfortunately, government officials sometimes forget whom they work for, WE THE PEOPLE. Political officials are our stewards whom we elect to manage OUR government systems lawfully and efficiently. To insure OUR government systems are managed lawfully and efficiently, government entities audit the entity by outside auditors. Those auditors must be free of conflicts. Which brings us to the current problem within the City of Scottsboro. 

Image by 24newshd.tv - Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary

Problem Resolution to decrease risk to financial, legal and supervisory accountability. It has been suggested last month by one of our esteemed City Council Members, Ms. Tolliver, that an independent forensic audit should occur by the State of Alabama. That was investigated and there was a reply that it would take forever and it would be expensive, EXCUSES rolled forth. 

After examination of our sordid past history within the City of Scottsboro, there are many reasons why a Forensic Audit should take place immediately. Incidents after incidents related to accountability raise cause for concerns, the incidents have been occurring for over a decade. These multiple specific issues will be discussed at the next City Council Meeting. 

Ms. Tolliver, Council Members, the Forensic Audit must occur, sooner rather than later. A civilian auditing firm, certified CPA's who are astute and experienced at Forensic Audits are available in Alabama.

 

MY THOUGHTS - CONDUCT THE FORENSIC AUDIT OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO AND THOSE CORPORATE ENTITIES OF THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO WHICH THE CITY OF SCOTTSBORO HAS HAD DIRECT, CONTINUOUS FINANCIAL DEALINGS WITHIN THE PAST DECADE.

VIDEO, FREEDOM OF SPEECH, CRASH COURSE ON GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

VIDEO CITY COUNCIL MEETING

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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION

Jackson County Courthouse, North Side, photo by G. Morgan

AGENDA:   https://www.jacksoncountyal.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02082021-132

FACEBOOK VIDEOS

Feb. 8, 2021 Meeting

https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL/videos/4093405304011202/

Meeting Continuation, Feb. 11, 2021

https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL/videos/167768468258682

Meeting Continuation, Feb. 16, 2021

-Pending-

A story about propaganda and, YOU MADE YOUR BED, NOW LAY IN IT! --- It is important to point out, once again, this is a dead issue regarding the taxation/revenue, which has not been properly dealt with within the County Commission. Before any diversion of the revenue may occur the Alabama Legislature must approve, the Legislative Delegation must be involved. The school bond issue involved an increase in "COUNTY SALES TAXES", those taxes are for school use only per legislative act. You have not adequately explained the details to the citizenry. Mr. Buckner and others, you are not placing forth a true picture until you work with the legislative delegation, not once did you mention the involvement of the State Legislature. The bottom line, you are not telling the full truth. The State Auditors already found a deficiency in your diversion of funds, which you had to pay back, remember that fiasco. If you are not aware of the auditors decision, best check on it. Mr. Porters comments about the Legislative Delegation and the school boards is an interesting problem. The bottom line is this, double talk, still no Legislative Delegation involvement. School gets money thru lawful acts delegating where tax money will be routed, now the commission wants the schools to give it back in part. M r. Venable and the commissions scheme sounds like a propaganda, diversion scheme. Venable continues with his propaganda in stating that he didn't know, not an excuse. Then you complain about the Google Tax Abatement, which you approved. Trade of Revenue vs Violation of State Law. AGAIN AND AGAIN, you must involve the Legislative Delegation, to include within your public discussion, at least a mention that you are working with them, if not, your discussions are a mute point and deceitful, unrealistic discussions. 10 years of the Jackson County Budget, including legislative issues:   

https://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/Jackson%20County%20Budget

WILL GUFFEY RETURN - WILL THE GOVERNOR ACT IMMEDIATELY, OR AS GUFFEY WANTS, STAY HOME AND GET PAID FOR DOING NOTHING??

More on the Guffey Affair

From the December 20, 2020 Article

When is a resignation effective?

Attorney Generals Opinion: 95-00182 Commission Chair Vacating Office - It appears, that once the governor accepts the resignation the vacancy may be filled. What is the bearing on Guffey's requested resignation date? To remain in office for 4 months once a resignation has been submitted and accepted by the County Commission, to receive pay, is that a conflict of interest, Guffey's self declaration, since there was no approval of administrative leave or medical leave by the Jackson county Commission.

https://www.alabamaag.gov/Documents/opin/9500182.pdf

The question is, has Governor Ivey accepted Guffey's resignation or not? If not, Guffey could come back, never mind his ripping the tax payers off of 4 months of pay for doing nothing. Do ethics not matter in the State of Alabama, does law not matter??

Temporarily Discontinuing the Video of Government Meetings

FYI - I'm temporarily discontinuing the video of government meetings until after October 1, 2020. Also, I will not be conducting further interviews regarding the city elections. It was my plan to interview the Board of Education, Place 5 race candidates and the City Council candidates. Good luck and God Bless to all who endeavor to serve the citizenry in Scottsboro.

Reason for temporarily discontinuing the videoing of government meetings in Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama.  - There are 3 counties in Alabama at this time which have a very high risk regarding transmission of the Covid-19 infection; Jackson County is one of them with a positive infection rate of over 20%. 
  https://alpublichealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/b585b67ef4074bb2b4443975bf14f77d

Please wear face masks when in public and maintain social distancing. No one has the right to create a public health nuisance. Information on the SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 pandemic, all sources referenced and cross checked for reliability - https://arklite.blogspot.com/2020/03/scottsboro-alabama-march-15-2020_15.html

Scottsboro, Alabama - April 2, 2020 - City Employees Baby Sitting City Employees Children - The SECRET EXCEPTION to the Governor's, Alabama Department of Public Health, and the Mayor of Scottsboro Protective Health Orders Regarding the SARS-CoV-2, Covid-19 Viral Pandemic

Older photo of the Scottsboro Rec Com, City of Scottsboro. Fair Use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.

Scottsboro's SECRET EXCEPTION to the official orders from the Governor, Department of Public Health and our Mayor concerning the current viral pandemic health protection orders involving closing of non-essential services, schools and recreation activities.

Quote: "The Rec Com, in Scottsboro, will remain closed until April 17, per the latest order from Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Public Health, according to Scottsboro Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Yockel." http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_442e1b6e-72be-11ea-b5de-bbb5a3a14d27.html

The SECRET EXCEPTION - Rec Com employees are baby sitting Scottsboro employee’s children. A public official reports there are 3 employees, providing child care on a rotational basis for Scottsboro employees, this employee expressed concerns over the safety of employees and children because of possible viral disease contacts. Reports indicate there are 2-5 children being cared for during this viral pandemic emergency while their parents are working in the city performing their duties.

City Council members replies ranged from “I’ll defer to the Mayor for any comments;” “I appreciate your interaction, more citizens need to be involved; we have not approved this action.” One city council member has not replied to my message. The President of the City Council replied by telephone to my message. The mayor has not replied to my message regarding this subject. Note: The Mayor is responsible for day to day activities involving the city, the city council is responsible for the allocation of funds, city ordinances and policies. The use of city resources, employees and city department policies involves both the Mayor and Council.

UPDATE Friday April 3, 2020: The child care program at the Rec Com will be discontinued today, Friday April 3, 2020 at close of business. Family Emergency leave programs may be utilized during this viral pandemic disease crisis.

Information on the current pandemic viral disease, all information referenced.   https://arklite.blogspot.com/2020/03/scottsboro-alabama-march-17-2020.html

Municipal Court of Scottsboro, Alabama Back in the News - UPDATES February 10, 2019 - Questions and Alleged Criminal Behavior - A Case of Negligent Actions, Failure to Perform Appropriate Background Investigations and the Discovery of Vindictive Behavior and Influences

Scottsboro Municipal Justice Center - Police Department, Municipal Court, Municipal Jail and E911 Center. ( photo by G. Morgan)

UPDATES

This is a developing story, there may be updates at any time.

This is not the first time our municipal courts have been in the news, apparently some folks do not learn the Lessons of History.

This story begins with the appearance of Scottsboro's Municipal Judge, Scott Berry in a Marshall County Court. February 1, 2019 - Albertville, Al. (Diversion program acceptance.) - "Judge Berry arrived to court in Albertville Friday morning as a defendant. He agreed to have his case continued until next year.  As part of the agreement he is to take an anger management class. Today he paid the $404 in court costs and fees. He’s also ordered not to have any contact with his father James Berry, his brother Adam, and Douglas police officer Matthew Burns or their immediate families." More info available at link - https://www.waff.com/2019/02/01/scottsboro-judge-strikes-plea-deal-reckless-endangerment-case/?fbclid=IwAR2p8drMukdWx58t0rBj_yYWNswQhcDhUKL--JxolYf7XuhGj1tp9wMpliU

Judicial Canon of Ethics: http://judicial.alabama.gov/library/RulesCanons

Interviews with Scottsboro officials and employees have revealed the following information. 

There is more to this story other than the above disclosed case involving Judge Berry. It involves negligence on the part of the current city council, deceit, probable vindictive influences involving past and current public officials.

Once again we are seeing evidence of sexual discrimination due to persons being placed in positions of authority and conveying deceptive information regarding female employees within Scottsboro's Municipal Court System, according to sources within the City of Scottsboro.

The judicial and justice system within Scottsboro is being negatively impacted by those who are responsible. Letters have been sent forward to the mayor and council outlining a failure of the criminal justice system within Scottsboro.

There are multiple sources regarding this story. Those sources inform me a private law firm in Montgomery Alabama has been hired to conduct an investigation. Sources have also informed me the Attorney General's Office has been contacted and allegedly subpoenas have been issued regarding alleged missing funds.

In June of 2012 the Alabama Bureau of Investigation conducted an investigation into missing funds involving the Scottsboro Municipal Courts, there was an arrest in that case. http://www.waff.com/story/19103748/court-records-show-city-employee-stole-12k-from-scottsboro/

Currently, there is a general denial from informed sources that there is any missing money and that the allegation may be an attempt to cover-up wrongdoing by public officials within Scottsboro's Municipal Court System. Sources inform me that audits and inspections of funds within the Municipal Court System reveal no appearance of criminal activity.

2016 Municipal Court problems http://www.waff.com/story/33264084/scottsboro-judge-under-investigation-not-reappointed/ and this related article: http://www.waff.com/story/33240228/scottsboro-judge-under-investigation-by-state-judicial-commission/

All information conveyed originates from checked and confirmed sources, employees and public officials within the City of Scottsboro, Alabama.

QUESTIONS - Update February 10, 2019

 Will good people step forward and stop alleged criminal conduct and malfeasance by public officials? 

Following the money here takes on a whole new meaning. What happens if there is no missing money? What happens if there is an intentional effort by specific current and past Scottsboro public officials attempting to harass specific female personnel due to hatred and vindictiveness? Coupled with gross negligence, possible medical problems, and wrongful actions the problem grows due to inaction and poor decision making. 

Warning signs that say STOP! A court case appears which demonstrates the individual involved in our municipal court is demonstrating problem behavior, why would you not act in an appropriate manner to resolve the problem? 

Another sign which says STOP! A public official comes forward and states via letter that our laws are being subverted by one individual in a position of power and evidence has been provided indicating a serious problem. Why would the City Council not act to resolve the problem within our municipal court system in Scottsboro, Alabama? 

HISTORY: There have been investigators in the past who have been employed by the City of Scottsboro who made great recommendations, political leadership ignored those recommendations - WHY? So city leadership could maintain individual, non-objective personnel decision making instead of having a comprehensive fair system of personnel management. I guess you might say instead of implementing a fair system of management with acceptable standards of practice the city leadership implemented a system of vindictive negligence of misguided politicians. 

There are good people which can stop the malfeasance and alleged criminal actions, the question is, will they?

              Alleged Criminal Conduct, Alleged Misappropriation, Alleged Sexual Harassment-Creating Hostile Work Environment.  Information Provided And Confirmed by Multiple Confidential Sources Within the City of Scottsboro, Alabama

1) Theft or illegal diversion of official Municipal Courts electronic communications between attorneys, courts, clerical staff and magistrate actions of the City of Scottsboro during the First five days of November 2018. 

2) Allegations of improper expenditure of public funds to hire a "special attorney" from Montgomery to represent the Municipal Court Judge, alleged cost $7000.00. 

3) Allegations of intentional work place harassment against female personnel have been made; including harassment by specified public officials.   

4) The harassment is alleged to involve falsification of documents and false statements made to State investigators and/or the Alabama Attorney General's Office. The alleged false statements are pointed at female personnel in a pattern of repetitive abuse by specific male personnel who are appointed  public officials in the City of Scottsboro. 

5) Sexual Harassment in this case involves the attempted improper termination by an appointed official of a employee of the City of Scottsboro employed within the City Courts System as an official of the court. Information received from multiple sources reveal more than one current public official allegedly participated in a purposeful structured plan to harass multiple female public employees. Public officials and/or elected officials have been reported, to this writer, as participants in a structured scheme of discriminatory adverse acts directed at female personnel within the City of Scottsboro, Alabama. 

According to source reports within the City of Scottsboro, allegedly thousands of pages of court related documents and reports have been sent to the State AG's office due to investigatory subpoena.

Sources within the City of Scottsboro indicate an outside legal firm from Montgomery, Alabama - Ball, Ball, Matthews and Novak has been hired to represent the city and conduct inquiries and make recommendations. The specific attorney handling this matter from the named law firm is Hope C. Hicks, according to sources within the City of Scottsboro.

The Continuing Saga - Stories of our Municipal Court in Scottsboro, Alabama.

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