Fultondale Mayor Under Fire: Council Calls for Resignation!

Hold on to your hats, ChumCity citizens! The Fultondale City Council just dropped a bombshell: they've unanimously voted for Mayor Larry Holcomb to step down immediately. But guess what? The Mayor's saying, "Nope!"

Why All the Drama?

So, what's got the Council so riled up? Seems the Alabama Ethics Commission found Mayor Holcomb in violation of state ethics laws – a double whammy involving his roles as Mayor and Superintendent of the Fultondale Gas Board. The Commission even ordered him to cough up some dough in penalties and restitution!

Holcomb's Rebuttal: "Nay!"

During the council meeting, Mayor Holcomb stood his ground, stating plainly, "I say nay. And to respond to that request, my answer is no, I will not step down." He claims the charges stem from using a city vehicle for Gas Board business, a mistake he rectified by immediately reimbursing the Gas Department.

Election Looming

Mayor Holcomb, who took office after defeating Jim Lowery in 2020, is digging in his heels. The Council hasn't revealed their next move, but with the mayoral election slated for August 26, 2025, things are definitely heating up in Fultondale! Stay tuned to ChumCity for the latest updates on this developing story.