Alternative news and discussion for Scottsboro, Jackson County Alabama and the Tennessee River Valley as I see it. Responsible comments to articles welcome. As always, "Watch for Snakes," particularly those wearing suits.
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."
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.
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."
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.
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
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.
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
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
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:
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.
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??
The Guffey Affair - Part 3 - A County Commission Soap Opera,
"As the Worm Turns"
Previous Jackson County Commission Chair Tim Guffey whose resignation brings forth several questions regarding ethics, dereliction of duty and allegations of criminal conduct.
January 19, 2021 - WHNT - TV NEWS Release: Jackson County Courthouse swept for eavesdropping devices, audio-video. Jackson County Sheriff Sheriff Chuck Phillips quote: "I think we are ok, I'm pretty sure we have found all of them that were here, but we wanted to do the scan just to be on the safe side." Investigation is ongoing by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA.
UPDATE- February 5, 2021 - Court House Security Sweep for Video and Audio Devices Result from The Clarion - Acting Commissioner Jason Venable stated: "“Based on the examinations, the writer is of the opinion that no video evidence or active covert video/audio/collection evidence was identified in the area examined during the time of these examinations.”" https://www.theclarion.org/?p=4244
"In the Boro" Interviews
Several Jackson County Employees have reported alleged sexual harassment claims and harassing communications from political officials. Investigations by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, ALEA, are ongoing and employees are acquiring legal representation regarding sexual harassment and creation of a hostile workplace per reports. Information has been received that photographs and/or video evidence of alleged sexual harassment. has been received by ALEA and other agencies.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION - SEXUAL DISCRIMINATION - HOSTILE WORK ENVIRONMENT
"It is unlawful to harass a person (an applicant or employee) because of that person's sex. Harassment can include "sexual harassment" or unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.
Harassment does not have to be of a sexual nature, however, and can include offensive remarks about a person's sex. For example, it is illegal to harass a woman by making offensive comments about women in general.
Both victim and the harasser can be either a woman or a man, and the victim and harasser can be the same sex.
Although the law doesn't prohibit simple teasing, offhand comments, or isolated incidents that are not very serious, harassment is illegal when it is so frequent or severe that it creates a hostile or offensive work environment or when it results in an adverse employment decision (such as the victim being fired or demoted).
The harasser can be the victim's supervisor, a supervisor in another area, a co-worker, or someone who is not an employee of the employer, such as a client or customer." https://www.eeoc.gov/sexual-harassment
How to File A Charge of Discrimination - There is a Time Limit, Please Review This Information if You are Considering Filing a Complaint. https://www.eeoc.gov/filing-charge-discrimination -- Info At The Link Provided
Photographs/video surveillance in the workplace - sexual harassment and hostile work environment.
Undisclosed release, unknown photographer - fair use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
(reduced detail to protect identity)
Undisclosed release, unknown photographer - fair use for non-profit news reporting and commentary.
(reduced detail to protect identity)
THE BIG QUESTION
Why doesn't Governor Ivey go ahead and appoint a new Chair of the Jackson County Commission?
There have been Attorney Generals Opinions regarding this issue. Guffey has resigned, it is out of his hands. Because he is requesting a free ride on the tax payers dime for 4 months should not matter.
Appoint a new Chair of the Jackson County Commission Governor.
North Entrance Jackson County Courthouse, photo by G. Morgan
UPDATE and edit January 5, 2021
WHAT IS THE TRUTH ABOUT TIM GUFFEY AND THE ALLEGATIONS? SPY CAMERAS - SORTID AFFAIRS -SEXUAL HARASSMENT - CRIMINAL OR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR - ILLEGAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS INTERFACES AND/OR SYSTEMS COMMAND SHELLS FOR DIVERTING IMAGES OR INFORMATION TO PERSONAL PHONE OR COMPUTER? THERE WAS A REASON GUFFEY IS AT HOME, THERE IS A REASON A FEMALE EMPLOYEE WAS ESCOTED OFF OF COUNTY PROPERTY MID-DECEMBER, WHAT ARE THOSE REASONS?
YOU WORK FOR THE CITIZENS PUBLIC OFFICIALS, WE DO NOT WORK FOR YOU!
The citizen voters of Jackson County Alabama have a right to know the truth about this entire mess, which is getting worse due to the appearances of an active cover-up of the truth. To say an elected Chair of County Commission or an Elected County Commissioner doesn't have to show up to perform his or her sworn duties, because there is no law requiring such public officials to perform their sworn duties is preposterous and affront to our State and U.S. Constitution. Besides it is not true, we have criminal and ethics laws.
Quote: "It isn't the original scandal that gets people into trouble-it's the attempted cover-up."
Elected and Appointed Officials of Jackson County Alabama, you should take to heart this quote from Tom Petri. Bio on Rep. Petri (Wiki): "Thomas Evert Petri (born May 28, 1940) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Wisconsin's 6th congressional district from 1979 to 2015; he is a member of the Republican Party."
Fair Use for image from Brainy Quote for non-profit news, education and commentary.
Jackson County Commission Chair/Former Chair Tim Guffey photo by G. Morgan
Is he or isn't he the Commission Chair?
Jason Venable, Vice Chair/Acting Chair, Jackson County Commission photo by G. Morgan
Todays Quote about Alabama County Commissioners from Mr. Venable: "There is no state law that requires a Chairman or Commissioner to attend a meeting. He is just not attending meetings" Referring to the alleged immediate resignation of Tim Guffey, Chair or Former Chair of the Jackson County Commission. What was the deal made? Was it to cover-up Sexual Harassment? Was it to cover-up the illegal placement of video surveillance equipment? Is there an investigation going forward? There are mixed messages concerning an investigation. Is it really in the best interest of Jackson County citizens for the Chair of the Jackson County Commission to set at home while WE The People foot the bill for misbehavior, alleged illegal conduct, violations of ethics and law? What is the real story behind all of this, why the cover-up??
STATEMENT READ BY VICE-CHAIR JASON VENABLE
ON DECEMBER 22, 2020 REGARDING TIM GUFFEY'S RESIGNATION AS CHAIRMAN OF THE JACKSON COUNTY COMMISSION
The motion was approved unanimously by the Jackson County Commission
Facebook has permanently suspended my account, CENSORED, for telling the truth about Donald Trump's criminal history and disclosing facts about racial discrimination in Scottsboro and our nation. Garry Morgan : 03/15/2025
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Scottsboro Police Department Web Site
""The police are the public, the public are the police. The police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full time attention to duties that are incumbent on every citizen in the interest to community welfare and existence." - Sir Robert Peel, 1829 https://www.scottsboropd.org/
The Sunlight Foundation uses cutting-edge technology and ideas to make government transparent and accountable. Click on image to learn more.
THE FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
"I can say with confidence that the federal government needs a major overhaul. Don’t get me wrong, most public servants in government are highly educated and dedicated professionals who are committed to “the greater good.” At the same time, the government has become a bloated bureaucracy that is based on past conditions and in too many cases, federal programs and policies can’t demonstrate that they are generating real results that benefit the American people."
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David Walker President and CEO The Peter G. Peterson Foundation http://www.pgpf.org/ ; former, recently served for 10 years, Comptroller General of the United States and head of the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
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NPR's story on David Walker: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=124460237
"public intelligence"
"What is Public Intelligence? Public Intelligence is an international, collaborative research project aimed at aggregating the collective work of independent researchers around the globe who wish to defend the public’s right to access information." http://publicintelligence.net/
A Nuclear Engineer's Report on the Bellefonte Nuclear Plant
Danger Zone: Aging Nuclear Reactors
Incident at Browns Ferry (PBS 1977)
History of nuclear power safety issues which the 1975 Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant fire brought forward. This video has been censored by the nuclear industry. The trillion dollar multinational nuclear death industry prefers to keep you the citizen in the dark and feed you crap.
Renaissance artists including Michelangelo, Sandro Botticelli, Pietro Perugino, Pinturicchio and others. Click on image for a tour. Left click & hold mouse to move image.
Bellefonte Efficiency and Sustainability Team/Mothers Against Tennessee River Radiation http://www.matrr.org/
"TVA at the Crossroads" a SACE Film.
"America is at an energy crossroads and the Tennessee Valley Authority has a choice to make: Will it cling to old coal power because of its historic significance or will it retire its oldest, dirtiest and least efficient plants and lead America into a clean energy future?" TVA At The Crossroads from SACE.
****************************I'm GARRY MORGAN, a Christian, U.S. Army (AMEDD) retired, Race Relations/Equal Opportunity Specialist (U.S.Army, Retired DOD-DRRI-DEOMI) a citizen of Scottsboro Alabama, a Baylor University grad-Go Bears, a political activist and a political Independent as I believe political parties divide the citizenry whom they are suppose to represent. We must learn the lessons of our history or we will surely repeat our mistakes. I think the greatest problem facing our nation is the massive national and personal debt.
