When the City of Hoover announced its plan for the proposed Riverwalk Village development almost a year ago on June 28, 2023, it was touted as a win-win for taxpayers and the developer.
The City of Hoover is in Week 2 of hearings related to a contested Certificate of Need. Testimony from Mayor Frank Brocato last week included claims of alleged blackmail, allegations that prompted a detailed denial by lobbyist Pat Lynch.
The ongoing hearing in Hoover over a contested facility has given a fascinating look into far more than the proposed facility itself — the Riverchase Surgery and Diagnostics Center.
The press release arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Memorial Day; its subject line was “The City of Hoover to Participate in CON Hearings Starting Tomorrow.”
The Hoover Channel YouTube Page posted its 200th video this past Saturday.