JAMES MADISON QUOTE - 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."

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Showing posts with label Jackson County Commission. Show all posts
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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

January 26, 2022 - City of Scottsboro City Council and Jackson County Alabama Commission Meetings Videos - COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL, THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OPEN GOVERNMENT

 SCOTTSBORO CITY COUNCIL

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

City Council Meeting Agenda

1. Consider Downtown Redevelopment Authority Request for Funding
2. Consider Allocation of Funds for 2022 Toyota Series Bass Tournament
3. Consider Request to Proceed with Rezoning for Allen Property
4. Consider Request to Proceed with Rezoning for Crumbly Property
5. Consider Budget Amendment for Tractor Repair for Solid Waste Department
6. Announce Museum Commission Appointment

January 24, 2021 - VIDEO


JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION

Jackson County Courthouse, north entrance photo by G. Morgan


January 24, 2021 Video


Jackson County Commission on You Tube, link:https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Jacksonctycommission

Scottsboro City Council on You Tube Link: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=city+of+scottsboro

Sunday, January 23, 2022

January 23, 2022 - Jackson County Commission, Scottsboro, Alabama - Simplified Sellers Use (Internet) Tax Disbursements

CLICK ON IMAGE FOR AN EXPANDED VIEW.
Sellers use tax is imposed on the retail sale of tangible personal property sold in Alabama by businesses located outside of Alabama which have no inventory located in Alabama, but are making retail sales in Alabama via sales offices, agents, or by any significant recurring contact or “nexus” with Alabama. Sellers Use Tax – Alabama Department of Revenue
Total Tax collected since January 1, 2016 to date - $3,194,49.64




Friday, December 17, 2021

Scottsboro, Alabama - December 17, 2021 Jackson County Commission, Special Called Meeting - Issues: Roads, Public Works Trucks, Budget, Old DHR Building Usage, Assistant County Engineer Search, Bryant Community Center

 

Jackson County Courthouse north entrance, photo by G. Morgan.

--Video at bottom of page.--.

ANNOUNCEMENT AND AGENDA

County Road 189, near Bridgeport (Click on image for an expanded view.)
Google Maps aerial photo CR 189. Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.

County Road 189 repairs are expected to be complete by late January early February time frame in 2022. Repairs are expected to cost approximately $1.2 million. 

In other county road and Public Works business, Mr. Jonathan Campbell, Jackson County Engineer, discussed with commission several needs: 1) Road repair budget, very tight, expected minimum need is $4 million dollars. 2) Rebuild Alabama funds may be utilized which involves coordinating actions with smaller municipality Mayors in the county where county roads are within municipal town limits. 3) Public Works truck needs discussed with commissioners. Needs for 9 trucks were discussed which ranges from heavy duty tri-axle, Medium duty, and light duty trucks.  4) Assistant County Engineer hiring process has been underway. There is a specific candidate which is being considered which meets all state and local requirements, the name was not announced today. More information should be forthcoming at the December 27, 2021 meeting.

Use of the old DHR, Department of Human Resources, building was discussed at today's meeting. The primary concern was regarding roof replacement. Studies are to be conducted regarding building usage, public safety, health; it was stated a public hearing would be conducted regarding moving county offices and citizen/business impacts.
Google Maps ground photo, Freedom Lane, old DHR Bldg.. Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.

Bryant Community Center Usage discussed. Use of the building is of concern, this includes deed restrictions by previous owners which will involve funding availability for the Community Center. It was stated the center now serves approximately 800-1000 meals per month for those unable to acquire meals and food.
Google Maps aerial and ground photo, Bryant Al.Community Center, Fair Use for non-profit news and commentary.

Last item, Opioids settlement, $22K to Jackson County, vote to approve resolution for receipt of settlement funds, approved. It was mentioned that Scottsboro is slated to receive $88K. More info: https://nationalopioidsettlement.com/

Next meeting of the Jackson county Commission will be December 27, 2021.

!!MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Fair Use for Merry Christmas wishes - non-profit news, education and commentary, artist/publisher unknown.

VIDEO

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

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

 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 

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." 

Monday, June 28, 2021

June 28, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Regular and Work Session, Undisclosed American Rescue Plan Funds Dispersal Concerns, Meeting Was Continued until June 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM

 

Jackson County Courthouse, north side. Photo by G. Morgan

Meeting Was Continued until June 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM for an Executive Session

AGENDA
(Click on image to expand view.)
Meeting Was Continued until June 30, 2021 at 3:30 PM 

Concerns about undisclosed funds of the AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN for Jackson County

2 Problems - Regular Session 1) Your Regular Session was minimally intelligible, only with enhanced sound could it be understood. Miraculously, it was discovered during the work session beginning, the sound was off on the commissioners microphones. 

Work Session: 2) MONEY - MONEY -MONEY - MONEEE! Everybody is wanting to help themselves to the reported $10 million dollars of the American Rescue Plan Funds, specifically for Jackson County (Didn't know about that, huh?); Scottsboro gets $2.8 million. The Mayor of Scottsboro was given the authority to approve the funding of the $2.8 million available to the City of Scottsboro. It appears the commission is not being upfront about this reported $10 million dollars funding available to Jackson County, according to reports from other government officials. Trails, coffee shops, running clubs, bars; Venable has already discussed his plans in Hytop, and again today. How about the ROADS destroyed by storms, the trafficking of drugs by the Mexican Cartels, (I'm sure the GOP political regime would like to deny this fact identified by the DEA.), then there are the poor people??? 

What was it that Doctor "212 Mile Singing River Trail" Cavinish said? Besides the $50K grant on behalf of Jackson Co, "excitement" planning, not approved by the Commission. Paraphrased - "For some of y'all, I'm preaching to the choir," lets throw some spirituality into his propaganda. Of coarse, when your priorities are corporate and the influential wealthy for a go to the "Arsenal" utilizing the Greenway, a massive "Greenway Project," Economic Development, miracles will happen according toDoctor "212 Mile Singing River Trail" Cavinish. 

 Next - lets bring in Abraham Lincoln, "better angels of our nature," this quote refers to the conflict of the Civil War and division of our nation; equating this statement by Lincoln into a trail project is a display of propaganda for the purpose of acquisition of money which the commission has not mentioned anything about. 

Question after the quote - Quote, "Having heard the vision y'all have." What exactly was that vision? Besides removing money from county coffers that has not arrived.. This is propaganda from corporate and state entities to take money from the people of Jackson County Alabama beyond approval of Jackson County Commission, with no mention of the specifics of the American Rescue Plan Funds.



Monday, June 14, 2021

June 14, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Meeting - Regular Session and Work Session - Filthy Drinking Water Problems - EMA, County Emergency Communications Problems - Open Meetings Issue and Proprietary Information

 

Jackson County Courthouse, north entrance.  photo by G. Morgan

AGENDA

Issues: 1) Concerned Citizens presentation  about Filthy Drinking Water; 2) Problematic emergency communications system; 3) Improvements on county roads system, see 4 below. 

Issue #4 requires a separate space -  Once again, information is presented in the OPEN MEETING that the engineer requests diagrams and photos not be revealed.

If there is proprietary information which should not be presented in the open meeting, why not place the confidential information in a presentation document/booklet/folder for the commissioners. Apparently the Alabama Open Meetings law takes a back seat to the ridiculous notions of the county engineer in violation of law. Worse, the commissioners and the county attorney fails to remind all involved of the open meetings law. You display a project in an open meeting it is apt to be recorded and placed forward in any and all reporting concerning the open meeting.

The county engineer's presentation and grandstanding of nearly an hour is ridiculous. All that is needed is a summary and all other specifics should be placed in a folder or document for each commissioner to review prior to the meeting, just as the proprietary information should have been placed into a folder for review, commissioner questions could be asked after the engineers summary presentation. Unless there is another problem related to laziness?

In another matter, in this meeting we discover Mr. Venable has been having discussions with private individuals regarding grant availability connected to private property purchases near or in Hytop, Al. for recreation purposes related to the Walls of Jericho. Since when is a county commissioner authorized to act as a special interest representative for real estate transactions involving private parties outside of commission approval? This item has not been presented before the commission previously, however Venable and others have begin project planning and conducting inquiries as to property purchases utilizing State/Federal and local dollars.

Association of County Commissions of Alabama, ACCA, guide regarding open meetings process, some need to review. https://www.alabamacounties.org/resources/open-meetings/

Jackson County Commission Video Link on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=950018682519961&ref=watch_permalink 


Tuesday, May 25, 2021

May 24, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - Jackson County Commission Regular Session and Work Session - Link to Facebook Live Session and Agenda

 

Jackson County Courthouse North Entrance photo by G. Morgan

Jackson County Commission, May 10, 2021 - photo by Jackson County Commission, cropped by G. Morgan. Fair Use for Non-profit News reporting and commentary. 

AGENDA
(Click on image to enlarge.)


JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION FACEBOOK VIDEO LINK:   https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL/videos/302281251607824/  

Monday, May 10, 2021

Scottsboro, Alabama - May 10, 2021 - Jackson County Commission - First Meeting of New Chair of Commission, Bill Nance, Jr.

 

Jackson County Courthouse North Entrance, photo by G. Morgan

AGENDA
JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION AGENDA 
CHAIRMAN BILL NANCE 
MAY 10, 2021 

I. CALL TO ORDER, 
WELCOME – 
II. CALL OF ROLL TO ESTABLISH QUORUM, PRAYER, AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – 
III. APPROVE AGENDA OF MEETING – MAY 10, 2021
 IV. AWARDS AND PRESENTATIONS –
 V. PUBLIC COMMENT – MEETING 

VI. NEW BUSINESS – 

PUBLIC HEARING FOR ROAD CLOSURES

**All agenda items were approved.**
a. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 27, 2021 MEETING AND CONTINUANCE ON MAY 3, 2021
 b. MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VOTING MACHINES.
 c. MOTION TO APPROVE CHAIRMAN AS SIGNATORY AT FIRST SOUTHERN STATE BANK. d. MOTION TO APPROVE SURPLUS AND PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND TRUCKS AT PUBLIC WORKS AS PRESENTED BY COUNTY ENGINEER.
e. MOTION TO APPROVE 2 POSITIONS AT PUBLIC WORKS FOR HMT1 POSITION
f.  MOTION TO APPROVE ROAD CLOSURES AS DESCRIBED IN PUBLIC HEARING
g. COMMISSION CHAIR POINT OF CONTACT FOR ENGINEERING FIRM, WORK AT COUNTY PARK

WORK SESSION 
VII. DISCUSSION ITEMS – a) COMMISSION - 1. SMALL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS FOR TARCOG - FUNDS FOR UPGRADE OF 911 SYSTEM/FOOD BANKS FUNDING/ SMALL BUSINESSES
 
VIII. REPORTS FROM STAFF: A. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR; B. COUNTY ENGINEER ( comment on CR17);  C. COUNTY ATTORNEY; D. OTHER 

IX. COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION 
DISTRICT 4, KEVIN MCBRIDE;  DISTRICT 3, AJ BUCKNER;  DISTRICT 2, JASON VENABLE; DISTRICT 1, DANNY RICH; CHAIRMAN, BILL NANCE 
X. NEXT MEETING DATE – MAY 24, 2021 
XI. ADJOURN MEETING –

VIDEO

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Scottsboro, Alabama - May 5, 2021 - More on the "Guffey Affair" - *** April 30, 2021 - Alabama Department of Examiners of Public Accounts - Special Report on the Jackson County Commission*** UPDATE - May 10, 2021 - Commission Attempts to Censor and Limit Speech on Facebook Regarding Venable Video

Former Commission Chair Tim Guffey, resigned in December 2020 (photo by G. Morgan)

A study of history reveals the coverup of public corruption and/or criminal activity is often worse than the original corrupt or criminal act. When the Jackson County Commission received this official report they had a responsibility to report this to the public, the citizens of Jackson County Alabama, they failed to do so. The report was released officially via the Alabama Department of Public Examiners Friday, April 30, 2021, 5 days ago. Poor judgement on the part of the commissioners in this case is not a criminal act, it certainly is a consideration for the voters of Jackson County come time for reelection

APRIL 30, 2021 - ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EXAMINERS SPECIAL REPORT REGARDING NONCOMPLIANCE WITH POLICY AND LAW, MISUSE OF PUBLIC FUNDS VIA ISSUED COUNTY CREDIT CARD INVOLVING THE FORMER JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION CHAIR, TIM GUFFEY.

SUMMARY

April 30, 2021 -  Quote from the Department of Public Examiners: “Official demand was made on the former Chairman requesting payments totaling $3,918.11."

 The former Chairman failed to appear at a meeting before the Chief Examiner and show just cause why the amounts should not be repaid; therefore, relief is accordingly denied as evidenced by the Order of the Chief Examiner contained in this report. After the Order of the Chief Examiner was issued, the charges were repaid in full. Alabama Department of Public Examiners Report - 21-236 - 04/30/2021 - Jackson County Commission-Special - County Audit - 08/24/2018 to 12/04/2020   LINK TO AUDIT:  https://examiners.alabama.gov/PDFLink.aspx?IDReport=6098

21-236 A -  Department of Examiners of Public Accounts

SUMMARY

Special Report on the Jackson County Commission August 24, 2018 through December 4, 2020 

The Jackson County Commission (the “Commission”) is governed by a five-member body elected by the citizens of Jackson County. The members and administrative personnel in charge of governance of the Commission are listed on Exhibit 1. The Commission is the governmental agency that provides general administration, public safety, construction and maintenance of county roads and bridges, sanitation services, and health and welfare services to the citizens of Jackson County.

This report presents the results of a special examination of the Jackson County Commission and a review of compliance with applicable laws and regulations in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts under the authority of the Code of Alabama 1975, Section 41-5A-12. We performed an examination of credit card transactions and other expenditures made by the Commission to determine whether inappropriate use of public funds occurred. 

FINDINGS

Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws and regulations and other matters were found during the examination, as shown on the Schedule of Findings and they are summarized below.

2021-001 relates to the former Commission Chairman’s noncompliance with requirements prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts and the county’s travel policy regarding credit card usage and documentation of credit card charges.

2021-002 relates to the former Commission Chairman’s failure to provide an adequate reason for mileage claimed for travel.

21-236 B  - CHARGES AGAINST OFFICIAL

As reflected on Exhibit 2, the charges against the former Commission Chairman resulted from noncompliance with requirements prescribed by the Chief Examiner of Public Accounts and the county’s travel policy related to credit card usage and documentation of credit card charges, as well as the failure to provide an adequate reason for mileage claimed for travel. Official demand was made on the former Chairman requesting payments totaling $3,918.11.

The former Chairman failed to appear at a meeting before the Chief Examiner and show just cause why the amounts should not be repaid; therefore, relief is accordingly denied as evidenced by the Order of the Chief Examiner contained in this report.  After the Order of the Chief Examiner was issued, the charges were repaid in full.

EXIT CONFERENCE

The Commission members and administrative personnel, as reflected on Exhibit 1, were invited to discuss the results of this report at an exit conference held via teleconference. Individuals in attendance were: Commissioners: Danny Rich and Jason Venable; and Bob Manning, County Administrator. Also, in attendance was a representative from the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts: Dixie Broadwater, Special Projects Manager. The results of this report were also discussed individually via telephone with the former Commission Chairman, Tim Guffey.

NEWS ARTICLES RELATED TO THIS ISSUE

Jackson County Sentinel:     http://jcsentinel.com/feature_story/article_211688d4-ada8-11eb-9d5e-dbf8c9f98ffd.html

WAFF-TV: Former Jackson County Commissioner pays nearly $4,000 back to county for misuse of funds (msn.com)

WHNT-TV: Former Jackson County commission chairman repays county for improper credit card usage | WHNT.com

WAAY-TV: Audit found questionable spending by former Jackson County Commission chairman (waaytv.com)

From the Clarion on Facebook, Statement of Jackson County Commissioner Jason Venable:   https://www.facebook.com/JCCommissionAL/videos/6281725705171203/

May 5, 2021 - "Guffey Affair" - Fair Use Copy of Jackson County Commission Acting Chair Person Jason Venable Video

  Mr. Venable does not accurately portray the seriousness of this event in his statement, Clarion's Facebook link above, and all that surrounds Guffey's resignation. Quote from the Chief Examiner in the audit report: "Instances of noncompliance with state and local laws. . ." The near $4000 of credit card abuse may have been repaid; who repaid the tax payers of the county for the auditors cost ($5,000-$10,000 maybe more), who has repaid the county for Guffey setting at home doing nothing for 4 months, December 2020 thru April 2021, at tax payers expense, approximately $19,000, per commission approval, for his alleged illegal and unethical behavior regarding sexual harassment and creation of a hostile work environment, including alleged criminal behavior investigated by state law enforcement investigators? What is the outcome of that investigation?  What type of actions is the county taking to insure sexual discrimination and creation of a hostile work environment will not reoccur?

COMMISSION ATTEMPTS TO LIMIT AND CENSOR SPEECH RELATED TO THE GUFFEY AFFAIR AND ACTING CHAIR JASON VENABLE'S VIDEO OF SPECIAL REPORT AUDIT

Photo capture on Jackson County Commissions Facebook site by G. Morgan. Identifying names removed. (Click on image to expand.)

Jackson County Commission attempts to limit and censor citizen speech relating to Commissioner Venable's questionable comments, discussed below, via a video he posted on the Jackson County Commission's Facebook site regarding the recent State of Alabama Department of Public Examiners Audit disclosure of former Commission Chair Guffey's misuse of county funds.
Unfortunately, the Jackson County Commission has placed this notice to the video posting of Mr. Venable on the Commission's Facebook Page, quote: ->"JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION LIMITED WHO CAN COMMENT ON THIS POST." <-
Commissioners, you are the stewards of the citizens of Jackson County Alabama. You have no right to limit the comments or censor speech from one or more citizens, unless it is a threat or violates law. Your page on Facebook is the Public Square and a Public Forum of the government entity.

The citizenry, whom you work for have every right to express their discontent or dissent with your actions. Including those actions when placed on a public forum, such as the Jackson County Commission's Facebook site. The limitation of speech regarding your actions are directly violating the Constitution of the State of Alabama, and your oath of office.
Quote: "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."

The Guffey Affair:     https://arklite.blogspot.com/search/label/Guffey%20Affair

 

Monday, May 3, 2021

Scottsboro, Alabama - Update - May 4, 2021 - Swearing In Ceremony of Commission Chair - May 3, 2021 Jackson County Commission Meeting Continuation from Tuesday, April 27, 2021 - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Appoints Retired Major General Willie B. Nance, Jr. as Chair of the Jackson County Commission - May 5, 2021 UPDATE - Then there is the Department of Public Examiners Report, The "Guffey Affair" Link at Bottom of Page.

 

 UPDATE MAY 4, 2021 - Swearing In Ceremony of Commission Chair, Willie B Nance, Jr., Major General, U.S. Army, Retired, Mrs. Johnnie Nance Holds Bible, Presiding Circuit Court Judge, The Honorable John Graham Administers the Oath of Office. (photo by G. Morgan)

VIDEO OF CEREMONY

PHOTOGRAPHS OF CEREMONY

MG.(Retired) Willie B. Nance Jr., Jackson County Commission Chair (photo by G. Morgan)


Left to Right - Commissioner. McBride, Commission Chair Nance, Commissioner/Former Acting Chair Venable, Commissioner McBride (photo by G. Morgan)

Commission Chair Nance, Mrs. Nance and Judge Graham (photo by G. Morgan)

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey appointed MG Nance yesterday, May 3, 2021, Governors appointment letter is contained within the WAFF TV link below.

Outgoing Acting Chair Jason Venable received many praises for a job well done during a difficult time. (photo by G. Morgan)


Jackson County Courthouse North Entrance, photo by G. Morgan

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey appointed Retired Major General Willie Nance, Jr. to serve as the Jackson County Commission Chair. The Swearing-In Ceremony will occur at the Jackson County Courthouse, Courtroom 1, at 12 noon May 4, 2021
Attribution Source - Jackson County Commission, Fair Use for Non-Profit News and Commentary




AGENDA

VIDEO



Will this be the end of the "Guffey Affair"? (NO) Update May 5, 2021)

Regarding Guffey Affair and allegations by Jackson County Employee source stating knowledge of events. Reference April 27, 2021 posting this blog linked above, "Guffey Affair." - May, 3, 2021 - Interviews with Commissioner Buckner and Commissioner Rich separately. - Both Commissioners emphatically deny that any meeting occurred in secret or otherwise, with them participating, regarding decision making to remove any information, evidence, etc. regarding video or photographs of female persons which may have been allegedly photographed or downloaded by former Commission Chair Guffey contained on Jackson County data systems or computer systems. 

Discussion with  former Acting Chair Venable today, May 4, 2021: Commissioner Venable state he welcomed any law enforcement investigation. Any information which was discovered was turned over to the appropriate law enforcement agency via the county attorney. Commissioner Venable further stated, paraphrased: "There was no wrong doing on my part, I always acted within the law."

MORE ON GUFFEY AFFAIR
PUBLIC EXAMINERS REPORT
(Guffey's corrupt intent apparent.)
 The former Chairman failed to appear at a meeting before the Chief Examiner and show just cause why the amounts should not be repaid; therefore, relief is accordingly denied as evidenced by the Order of the Chief Examiner contained in this report. After the Order of the Chief Examiner was issued, the charges were repaid in full. Alabama Department of Public Examiners Report - 21-236 - 04/30/2021 - Jackson County Commission-Special - County Audit - 08/24/2018 to 12/04/2020   LINK TO AUDIT:  https://examiners.alabama.gov/PDFLink.aspx?IDReport=6098

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

April 26, 2021 - Scottsboro, Alabama - ( City and County Government Meetings Review, Important Issues) - Scottsboro City Council Regular Session - Ron Latimer Named as Chief of Police for the City of Scottsboro, Alabama - Update - April 27, 2021 - Jackson County Commission Agenda and Video Links - "Guffey Affair" - Breaking News on Commission Chair Position - UPDATE: April 28, 2021 - Alleged Criminal and Ethics Issues for Commission - UPDATE May 3, 2021 - Commissioners Deny Decision Making Meeting Occurred to Remove Photographs or Video From Commission Computers or Data System

 

Scottsboro City Hall, photo by G. Morgan

JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION - BREAKING NEWS - Per Jackson County Acting Chair, Jason Venable, Governor is expected to appoint Chair of Commission by Friday, April 30, 2021
(More info on the Jackson County Commission and pending issues below.)

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SCOTTSBORO POLICE CHIEF APPOINTED
RONALD LATIMER


                                                    AGENDA

MEETING VIDEO


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JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
Jackson County Courthouse North Entrance, photo by G. Morgan

BREAKING NEWS:  Per County Commission Acting Chair, Jason Venable: (paraphrased) "The Governors Office is interviewing specific candidates for the Appointment of the Commission Chair today and tomorrow. It is expected that we should have an individual named replacement by Friday, April 30, 2021.

Former Jackson County Commission Chair Tim Guffey. Resignation to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on December 18, 2020, effective date of resignation per resignation letter, April 11, 2021. (Photo by G. Morgan)

Is this the conclusion of the "Guffey Affair?" 
Some would like to think so, it is not, there is more to come. Unfortunately some local politicians have not learned the lessons of history; "the coverup is often worse than the original offense." 

WHAT ARE THE "MORE TO COME" PROBLEMS AND ALLEGATIONS FOR FORMER COMMISSION CHAIR GUFFEY AND THE JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION?
Alleged criminal and ethics issues remaining, not resolved, per interview with persons knowledgeable regarding the alleged criminal and unethical events: 1) Alleged sexual assault; 2) alleged threatening communications; 3) creation of hostile work environment,\ (established), (a) alleged violation of Civil Rights Act, (b) allegedly utilizing the "color of law and official position" to sexually harass, threaten, stalk employees, thus creation of a hostile work environment; 4) alleged stalking, hidden videoing of female personnel in their workplace. 5) alleged tampering with physical evidence related to a criminal act; 6) alleged conspiracy by political officials, 5 or more persons, to destroy video documentation, video record, of events related to criminal acts or violation of Civil Rights; 7) alleged secret meeting with a quorum of  commissioners and with other county officials/employees for the purpose of destruction of video evidence.

UPDATE: May, 3, 2021 - Interviews with Commissioner Buckner and Commissioner Rich seperately. - Both Commissioners emphatically deny that any meeting occurred in secret or otherwise, with them participating, regarding decision making to remove any information, evidence, etc. regarding video or photographs of female persons which may have been allegedly photographed or downloaded by former Commission Chair Guffey contained on Jackson County data systems or computer systems. 


VIDEO LINK: