A Fresh Start for Congressman Barry Moore

In an exciting turn of events, Congressman Barry Moore is set to represent a newly drawn district, with the new district number CD1, for his upcoming term. This change comes with a reshuffling of the team at his Washington, D.C. office, including promotions for seasoned staff and a new face in the scheduling department.

"I'm thrilled to promote and bring on board these gifted individuals who have shown unwavering dedication to serving the people of Alabama," Moore expressed. "Their knowledge and understanding of our mission will guarantee a smooth transition as they step up to their new roles."

Meet the New Team

Madison Green-Gentile, a double-degree holder from the University of Alabama and former staffer in President Donald J. Trump's first administration, has earned the title of Chief of Staff. This promotion comes after nearly four years on Capitol Hill and a rewarding stint in the office of Presidential Correspondence.

Marshall Macheledt is set to head Congressman Barry Moore's legislative team, bringing with him experience as a senior legislative assistant for Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio. With nearly six and a half years of Capitol Hill experience, Macheledt will focus on crime and law enforcement, election security, FEMA, oversight, and Second Amendment issues in his new role as Deputy Chief of Staff.

Emery Washington, fresh from her role as the Black Media Affairs Coordinator for the 2024 Trump for President campaign, will be stepping into the position of Communications Director. With more than a year and a half's experience on Capitol Hill and a background in luxury car sales, Washington is ready to take the reins.

Taylor Keel, hailing from Slocomb, Alabama, has been elevated to Legislative Assistant after serving in various roles for Moore. Keel, who has two years of experience on Capitol Hill, will focus on Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Broadband, Environmental, Food, and Natural Resources.

Last but not least, Brittany Young, a Texas native and former staff and press assistant for Rep. Bob Good, has joined Team Moore as scheduler. She brings over a year of Capitol Hill experience and is currently pursuing her master's degree from Hillsdale University.

With this dynamic team in place, Congressman Barry Moore is geared up to serve the people of Alabama with renewed vigor and dedication. Exciting times are ahead!

A Plea for Honesty: Hoover City Council Meetings

Ever thought about administering an oath to the mayor, councilors, and city staff at the onset of each Hoover City Council meeting? After scrutinizing months of meeting footage and statements linked to the forensic audit, the inconsistencies appear to multiply with each discourse on the subject.

There is hope, though, that Hoover residents will be treated to some unvarnished truths. Kroll has assured the city council of their readiness to respond to queries, although this hinges on the city's gatekeepers. The city has been rallying questions about the audit through the city clerk's office, which ceased accepting submissions yesterday. Now, all eyes are on the horizon, waiting for a Christmas Miracle: Comprehensive and transparent answers.

Kroll Forensic Audit Queries

For any questions concerning the Kroll Forensic Audit, reach out to the Office of the City Clerk. Questions will be forwarded to Kroll post December 5, 2024, at 50 p.m.

Prior to Thanksgiving, Mayor Frank Brocato addressed the City Council, asserting, "As the mayor, I felt obligated to stand before you tonight. I want to reaffirm my commitment to taking responsibility and tackling the challenges our city is grappling with. We've had quite a few in recent years."

He added, "The path of least resistance would have been to handle the challenges our accounting department faces internally. I opted not to." Despite the mayor's compelling delivery, the facts seem to tell a different story.

Evidence points to the mayor being aware of, yet neglecting, deficiencies and problems in the accounting department since his early tenure, ranging from staff shortages to software upgrades, among others highlighted in the Kroll report.

Brocato could have asked the council in any of his previous budgets to fully fund new positions, potentially stabilizing the office. However, he didn't, and the City Council failed to provide the necessary checks and balances to hold him publicly accountable.

Adding insult to injury, the mayor's comments comprised a series of statements that seem to contradict previous public declarations made by him, his CFO, and others. No wonder city leadership has resorted to erasing videos and skimping on meeting minute details in recent years.

The mayor emphasized that his door is open to every resident. Yet, can they trust the words that greet them upon entering? Will he continue to evade accountability, blaming those who spotlight the issues and those who care enough to engage or show up to query them?

As noted earlier, the city clerk was accepting questions. But how will these questions be channeled to Kroll, if at all? What about questions directed toward the city council, staff, and officials? Will they respond honestly or seek refuge behind attorney/client privilege?

Reliable sources describe the city clerk as honest, diligent, and trustworthy, but constrained by superiors, including the mayor and the city attorney.

This is the city clerk whose meeting minutes barely provide an overview of the council's discussions, omitting almost all conversations and deliberations between council members and offering no context to public comments. The same city clerk who produced a public records request devoid of any relevant public records after a three-month wait.

The mayor and city leadership, through their words and actions, seem to expect concerned residents to keep quiet and be thankful for whatever answers they've received. Here's hoping for a Christmas miracle, nonetheless. Will Hoover residents finally obtain truthful answers on the forensic audit?

Originally posted on Alabama Today.