Posts by Chris Basinger

‘A lack of respect;’ Springville city councilors speak out on mayor’s behavior

Springville city councilors are speaking out on Mayor Dave Thomas’ behavior during recent council meetings, saying his actions are “wasting our time” and show “a lack of respect.”

Trussville residents vote down property tax increase to add middle school, make improvements

Trussville residents have voted against a proposed property tax increase that would have gone toward funding three major Trussville City Schools expansion projects, according to the unofficial election results released by the city Tuesday night.

Clay pulls library from APLS following controversy over religious texts, library director resignation

The Clay City Council voted to withdraw its local library from the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) in the wake of a contentious library advisory board meeting earlier that day where board members confronted Mayor Charles Webster and city manager Ronnie Dixon over multiple controversies surrounding library operations and management.