The themes of this election so far have largely focused on how we spend money.  This has caused some candidates to settle into the question “if you support X, then you have to take the money from Y.”  This lose-lose model of politickin’ is well understood at the national level.  But at the local level it takes on a whole …

This week I watched a very important presentation by Dr. Murphy, the Superintendent of Hoover City Schools (HCS).  The presentation can be viewed here and I highly recommend reading it.   She simply and effectively communicated the situation our school system faces when it comes to funding. It’s also one of the most important presentations you’ll read as a citizen in Hoover.  If you …

(Note: The topic of housing can be a very touchy one.  I strongly favor diverse neighborhoods with people of all kinds living, working, and playing together.  Any policy or planning should treat equal opportunity as paramount.) My family and I have lived in Hoover’s Loch Ridge community for over 15 years.  I drive through these neighborhoods daily, but I’ve lived in the …