tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9719985681449916252012-02-12T10:08:20.292-06:00Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comBlogger11441100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-81243795254232233842012-02-10T18:22:00.000-06:002012-02-10T18:23:10.119-06:00

I have mentioned Baldwin County's financial transparency initiative a couple of times on the campaign trail.  Baldwin has done a good job of putting information online for the public to review.  The county even has a basic searchable database.  As your treasurer, I will work to create the same type of system for Mobile County. However, I would place the link in a more prominent place on the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-49231994649023203722012-02-07T09:53:00.001-06:002012-02-07T09:53:46.377-06:00

We are taught all through school that working effectively with others is critical to success, yet it is very easy to lose sight of that when serving in public office.  I have often wondered about the reasons for that, and I have come to a few conclusions.  First, elected officials are the only people I know of that cannot be fired by people higher up in government.  As such, there is little built

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-63354292276319099062012-02-02T14:15:00.000-06:002012-02-02T14:15:39.021-06:00

The treasurer's office is fairly small, with 5 employees when fully staffed.  Given that, I thought I would discuss my management style.  Having been both a subordinate and a manager, I have learned that good managers make strong hires, provide guidance and general direction, while letting employees do their jobs.  Employees should feel free to be creative in handling problems and should be made

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-53679518470101347502012-01-30T09:59:00.002-06:002012-01-30T09:59:28.402-06:00

My background as a lawyer will help me apply the vast amount of laws and regulations pertaining to the management of public funds.  For example, in Alabama, public funds may only be invested in federal government-backed bonds.  At the same time, the funds must be liquid to allow for public needs to be handled as they arise.  The county has wisely hired a private contractor to handle the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-30453677595492413002012-01-22T10:01:00.002-06:002012-01-22T10:01:30.920-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-7695738656279233222012-01-20T08:26:00.000-06:002012-01-20T08:27:07.530-06:00

Some say that we have to keep the treasurer's office to perform watchdog functions.  I certainly will do that during my term, as I have done so on the City Council.  However, that role can be served in the future by simply placing county revenue and expenditures online for citizens to see.  That will allow all taxpayers the ability to watch over the use of their money.  Additionally, the other

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-77555424366997158202012-01-18T08:30:00.000-06:002012-02-07T09:13:55.138-06:00

I thought I would write a bit about my time in public service prior to being elected to the Chickasaw City Council.  Several years ago, I worked as an assistant attorney general assigned to the State Elections Division.  There, I worked with registrars and probate judges throughout Alabama to ensure the proper conduct of elections. Along with another lawyer from the AG's office, I wrote a bill

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-91148256722641366032012-01-17T09:41:00.000-06:002012-01-17T09:43:59.211-06:00

One thing I have learned by serving on the Chickasaw City Council is that roles in public office are important, and it is equally important to respect those roles.  For instance, it is well established law in Alabama that city employees answer to the mayor and that Council members are policymakers, not executives.  Respecting roles in public service allows for more efficient and orderly

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-89011898546825538992012-01-16T09:00:00.003-06:002012-01-16T09:00:56.257-06:00

As a result of the relatively modest pay for the treasurer's position, there is some concern that it will be treated as a part-time position. However, I am going into this with a full understanding of the salary and demands of the position. As such, I can commit to devote my full-time energies to the position if I am elected. Just as I have in other public positions, I will work hard each and

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-19779300528246541562012-01-15T12:54:00.000-06:002012-01-15T12:54:43.489-06:00

My first full meeting as a member of the Mobile County Republican Executive Committee was on October 5, 2009, having been elected by MCREC to fill a vacancy at the previous meeting.  I began attending MCREC meetings well before that.  In 2010, I was elected without opposition to the Alabama State Republican Executive Committee (Place 4 from Mobile County).  I have been an active member of both

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-82505511759509046392012-01-14T08:04:00.000-06:002012-01-14T08:04:09.896-06:00

I am qualified for the position of county treasurer. I am a lawyer, having graduated from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2004. As such, I will be able to keep an eye on compliance as funds are spent. I will also be able to help with ensuring an orderly transition of the office into the finance department. I have experience in government finance. I am finance chairman of the Chickasaw

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-58273436684961193942012-01-13T10:20:00.001-06:002012-01-13T10:21:24.235-06:00

In Pulaski County, Arkansas, the county treasurer places her regular reports online, showing where tax dollars go and from where they are raised.  Although I'd like to see I searchable database, this may be an option where funding prohibits the purchase of such a system. Here is a link to the website.  The establishment of a similar page for the Mobile County treasurer's office is a key part of

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-34447460601167983992012-01-12T09:24:00.001-06:002012-01-12T09:24:35.335-06:00

I have attached below a summary of an old AG's opinion that generally outlines the significant limits on the authority of the county treasurer. The county treasurer is now primarily a clerical position, responsible for cutting checks, etc.  The position has an authorized staff of 5, with the office costing the taxpayers between $200,000 and $250,000 per year.  If elected, I pledge to work

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-20195785773513352592012-01-10T20:37:00.000-06:002012-01-10T20:37:06.529-06:00

I am proud to announce the unanimous endorsement of my candidacy for treasurer by my colleagues on the Council, including: Mayor Byron Pittman Councilman Mickey Day Councilman Ross Naze Councilmember Jennifer White Councilman Henry Phillips Thank you, friends!  Your support means so much to me.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-8528931938620179112012-01-09T08:20:00.000-06:002012-01-09T08:20:16.265-06:00

I am pleased to announce that I have received endorsements from both of the most recent Mobile County Republican Party chairmen in my campaign for county treasurer.  Both Kyle Callaghan and Mark Erwin have endorsed my Republican primary bid for treasurer.  I am humbled and thankful for their support.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-84033798771317202082012-01-05T18:50:00.003-06:002012-01-11T10:06:25.054-06:00

Bourne to run for county treasurer Chickasaw, AL - Chickasaw City Councilman Adam Bourne is seeking the Republican nomination for Mobile County treasurer. “I am running for treasurer to continue to protect the taxpayers by serving as their watchdog, promoting efficiency, avoiding wasteful spending, and increasing transparency,” said Bourne. Bourne intends to establish a modern website for the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-60065733029515533922011-12-21T09:27:00.003-06:002011-12-21T09:29:18.505-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-79098434277785443312011-12-15T10:00:00.000-06:002011-12-15T10:00:07.686-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-22818572131487061642011-12-14T10:21:00.000-06:002011-12-14T10:21:03.156-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-91941975597289764652011-12-13T10:13:00.002-06:002011-12-13T10:14:35.002-06:00

I thought I would check in as to the status of the negotiations on your end. Also, I noticed that there is a proposal on the Board's agenda to allow students from neighboring districts to attend MCPSS schools with payment of tuition. That idea appears sound to me, and I am generally supportive of it.  As you know, magnet parents have been concerned about the status of their children with regard

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-27191144476456986652011-12-13T09:14:00.000-06:002011-12-13T09:14:17.175-06:00

I thought I would check in to see where you think separation negotiations are in your view.  As you might imagine, parents have many questions that I have not really been at liberty to answer, due to the agreement between the boards to keep negotiations confidential while they are in process.  If you would consider releasing me from that preliminary agreement, I would be much appreciative, as I

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-81806361740745885922011-12-08T20:21:00.001-06:002011-12-08T20:21:54.882-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-24974011617799430022011-12-07T11:29:00.001-06:002011-12-07T11:32:01.595-06:00

I requested and received a copy of this letter from the attorney general today. The AG has correctly recognized that the request from MCPSS is moot, given that Saraland has operated a city system for some time and that Satsuma and Chickasaw passed separation resolutions some time ago. The AG has taken a sensible approach to answering the county system's request for an opinion.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-13988428408425588642011-11-15T20:32:00.001-06:002011-11-15T20:33:14.118-06:00

Our two newest police officers graduated from Police Academy today.  Congratulations!

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-13618171250138624492011-11-14T07:17:00.001-06:002011-11-14T07:17:35.033-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-32886560521763802842011-11-11T11:33:00.001-06:002011-11-11T11:35:22.381-06:00

Randy:  We could use your help on an issue with the upcoming city schools separation.  I understand the State Department of Education had to step in a bit during the Saraland separation for similar reasons as this: MCPSS has been totally stripping the old Chickasaw Elementary building in advance of the separation, including roof tiles moved and replaced with tarp, playground equipment,

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-21484271605724398972011-11-03T19:12:00.003-05:002011-11-03T19:12:51.298-05:00

I gave the report of the Committee on Finance, Administration & Intergovernmental Relations at today's meeting of the League's Committee on State & Federal Legislation, which sets the League's legislative priorities for the upcoming legislative session.  We selected 11 items to place before the Legislature.  At my request, one of those items will be a bill to allow continuous cities to form joint

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-2823575905563261772011-10-31T10:11:00.000-05:002011-10-31T10:11:22.048-05:00

My October FCPA report is now on file at Probate.  Thanks to supporters from throughout the area, I raised $950 in October.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-49210332168185890032011-10-19T18:33:00.002-05:002011-10-19T18:33:47.226-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-34406641620008322832011-10-12T20:44:00.000-05:002011-11-10T10:24:13.776-06:00

Tonight, I had the pleasure of addressing the Joint Legislative Committee on Reapportionment, which is charged with redrawing legislative district lines in response to the most recent census. Chairman McClendon and Chairman Dial were both very gracious hosts.  I spoke about the need for Chickasaw to be placed in districts that allow us to have a strong voice, expressing that our community has

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-78588475476979828292011-09-30T15:09:00.001-05:002011-09-30T15:09:11.045-05:00

Receipt Although I have not met the filing threshold, I went ahead and filed a monthly FCPA report. It is now on file with Probate.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-85169456145650026272011-09-21T07:56:00.002-05:002011-09-21T08:36:57.009-05:00

I am proud to announce that Susan Butler McConnell has joined my honorary campaign committee. Susan is a longtime Republican activist. She is also a writer and public speaker, and she is the daughter-in-law of the late Chickasaw Mayor Charles McConnell.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-59774896637851287692011-09-18T09:43:00.000-05:002011-09-18T09:43:11.663-05:00

I am pleased to announce that Don and Jeanette Greene have agreed to serve on my Honorary Campaign Committee. Both are longtime Republican activists. Jeanette represented Chickasaw and surrounding areas as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives. She currently serves on the Mobile County Board of Equalization, which hears appeals of property valuations for tax purposes. I am very

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-48709575771760267522011-09-12T20:53:00.001-05:002011-09-12T20:53:43.778-05:00

You may have noticed that I am slowly moving my blog into "campaign mode."  If you would like to show your support for my upcoming re-election campaign, you can easily do so by going to the Facebook "like box" at the bottom right of the page and clicking "like."  You will need to login to Facebook as well.  With this tool, it has never been easier to support and follow a local campaign.  I look

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-51868519821722782682011-09-08T09:53:00.002-05:002011-09-08T09:55:02.037-05:00

I thought I would check in to see if there are any new developments in your position with regard to the Chickasaw/Satsuma split. Also, I reviewed the redistricting plan, and I have some deep concerns about it. It appears that Chickasaw would be moved from your district to District 3 under the proposed lines.  As you know, Chickasaw residents tend to vote in GOP primaries.  However, District

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-51198666742446399512011-09-04T15:39:00.003-05:002011-09-04T15:39:41.660-05:00

I am pleased to announce that Andrea Shackleford has joined the Honorary Campaign Committee.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-85666016040187467572011-09-02T17:29:00.001-05:002011-10-10T17:48:22.929-05:00

I began working on my 2012 Honorary Campaign Committee today. I am humbled that 16 outstanding Chickasaw residents have already signed up, including: Kaye Ott Alexander, Barbara McMullen, Joyce L. Green, Sandra Jackson, Donna Stewart, Lorie Ann Pittman Miles, Luanna McBride Stringer, Kathy Davis Roberts, Tonya Vanover Spencer, Steven Cawthon, Bill Kilgore, Kathy Bell Barfoot, Connie Shaw

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-32513456767841363502011-08-24T21:19:00.000-05:002011-08-24T21:19:40.048-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-69099083498051411382011-08-24T21:11:00.002-05:002011-08-24T21:11:53.043-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-52780628456383833312011-08-20T13:48:00.000-05:002011-08-20T13:48:38.773-05:00

I've had a busy couple of days working with two municipal associations. We spent Thursday evening in Citronelle, where I presided over a meeting of the Mobile County Municipal Association. We spent a great deal of time there talking about ways our public safety officials can work together. With all the new, dynamic police chiefs in the area, we have some effective partners in municipal law

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-54532920434791410822011-08-09T21:24:00.000-05:002011-08-09T21:24:06.329-05:00

This evening, we took the following actions: On my motion, we forwarded two options for Chickasaw polling places to the probate judge, the auditorium and the new community shelter. We also approved the accounts payable, and we suspended contributions to the already-funded sick leave fund and the public improvement reserve account. As a general rule, it is better to place those funds in the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-25557745674078160932011-07-27T06:56:00.002-05:002011-07-27T06:56:43.611-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-85467710457358877032011-07-25T16:21:00.000-05:002011-07-25T16:21:09.675-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-24946219509553564052011-07-22T13:38:00.000-05:002011-07-22T13:38:49.870-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-37130456606333768252011-07-15T10:36:00.000-05:002011-07-15T10:36:02.112-05:00

I stopped by Probate this morning to record some easements related to the Viaduct Road expansion.  I read through an interesting packet from a state senator running for circuit judge.  Should be an interesting election year.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-42498435498376635832011-07-05T09:55:00.000-05:002011-07-05T09:55:37.349-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-36939577027936279082011-07-02T09:35:00.001-05:002011-07-02T09:36:58.689-05:00

I arranged to have the late Jessie Phillips' name added to this League resolution at the business session of the 2011 convention.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-9516335993700735552011-06-28T22:29:00.001-05:002011-06-29T18:14:51.896-05:00

Huntsville hosted a fantastic League of Municipalities convention.  I enjoyed conferring with city officials from throughout the state and catching up with old friends like Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox.  I was honored to be elected by the convention delegates as vice chair of the League's Committee on Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations.  I look forward to using the post to

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-33947231931417473632011-06-21T18:41:00.001-05:002011-06-21T18:42:23.862-05:00

When I worked in the secretary of state's office, I had many contacts with the federal EAC.  I even did some contract work for the EAC after I left state service.  But, the EAC has likely served its purpose at this point, and the bill pending before Congress to abolish the agency makes sense.  As background, the EAC was established by the Help America Vote Act, which was passed in response to the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-49111254539939153902011-06-19T08:52:00.004-05:002011-06-20T09:42:22.092-05:00

Click here to read the article.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-34441948347445748832011-06-15T13:20:00.001-05:002011-08-20T13:15:16.718-05:00

I attended the meeting this morning of the Supervisory Committee. I asked some tough questions about the budget of the Personnel Board, learning that there are 30 staff members and a plan to issue an RFP for an electronic application system.  I also asked about staff salaries, but I did not receive an answer on that.  I moved for a 15% reduction to the Board's $2.6 million budget, but there was

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-65430192532210013902011-06-12T09:42:00.002-05:002011-06-12T09:45:49.320-05:00

I write to express concern as to the impact of the recent Alabama State Board of Education redistricting plan that was passed by the state legislature.  For your convenience, I have attached a portion of the new map.  As a Chickasaw city councilman, I have an interest in seeing that area residents are fairly represented in state government.  In this case, however, it is apparent that our voices

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-37972751079261811662011-06-10T21:46:00.000-05:002011-06-10T21:46:40.639-05:00

This is a bit concerning.  It appears from this map that the legislature has placed at least part of our area in a Montgomery-based State School Board district.  That drastically reduces the input that area voters will have in School Board elections.  I will likely have more to say about this in the near future.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-62664210491126611812011-06-09T11:36:00.000-05:002011-06-09T11:36:07.696-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-60043109778923682212011-06-09T10:59:00.000-05:002011-11-10T10:23:23.274-06:00

The bill to allow a public vote to dissolve the Prichard Water Board passed today.  Now, citizens in Prichard and Chickasaw will have the opportunity in 2012 to vote to abolish the Board in favor of MAWSS water service.  I am proud to have played a small part in getting this bill passed.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-9976472323759057512011-06-09T07:27:00.002-05:002011-06-09T07:27:44.574-05:00

Prichard residents await vote on Water Takeover Bill: fox10tv.com

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-56573217819017829142011-06-08T07:42:00.002-05:002011-06-08T07:42:40.621-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-54900324096717545372011-06-06T09:39:00.000-05:002011-06-06T09:39:19.243-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-48061211137608229142011-06-04T13:48:00.002-05:002011-06-04T13:48:59.668-05:00

An update on SB 466, a bill that would permit a public vote to abolish the Prichard Water Board, allowing Prichard and Chickasaw to partner with MAWSS to provide safer, cleaner, and more affordable water for the people.  The bill had the approval of the entire local legislative delegation.  Procedurally, that should make the bill a lock to pass.  However, personality conflicts within the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-52091572110639292732011-06-01T13:39:00.000-05:002011-06-01T13:39:16.959-05:00

The census results are fairly promising.  They show an increase in population from the 2005-2009 estimates.  They also show an increase in younger families and a healthy diversity.  Our work to grow our community is paying off slowly but surely.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-31401182586754052852011-05-31T16:38:00.000-05:002011-05-31T16:38:06.065-05:00

As I watched a documentary on D-Day yesterday evening, I thought some about the true meaning of Memorial Day, a holiday of particular importance in Chickasaw, due to our strong WWII shipbuilding heritage.  On that day and throughout the year, we should honor those who gave all for us, not only for serving and sacrificing for our country, but for fighting and dying for the highest of human rights

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-79500347863364124722011-05-25T10:02:00.000-05:002011-05-25T10:02:19.727-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-86438385161769369582011-05-20T09:37:00.000-05:002011-05-20T09:37:37.129-05:00

We are all very proud of our School Board.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-30582863424673139782011-05-15T18:34:00.002-05:002011-05-15T18:34:48.649-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-25745450476028466522011-05-11T11:15:00.000-05:002011-05-11T11:15:28.907-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-75764160494209188712011-05-07T21:14:00.000-05:002011-05-07T21:14:33.068-05:00

You'll soon notice a new Chickasaw police car making the rounds in the Chickasaw Housing Authority.  The Authority took delivery of a brand new, redesigned Dodge Charger.  It has to be outfitted for duty, but then it will hit the streets with an officer who is already doing a great job at the Housing Authority.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-60504112156013586662011-04-29T10:10:00.000-05:002011-04-29T10:10:02.442-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-61212545575287885962011-04-27T18:26:00.000-05:002011-04-27T18:26:04.267-05:00

This year, we decided to invest in our parks.  Some have criticized the expenditures.  It is safe to say that I am very frugal with taxpayer dollars.  At the same time, it is necessary to improve recreational opportunities for our residents, particularly our young families.  In fact, recreation is a core function of city governments under state law and policy.  Last night, the Council approved

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-69815119352382434092011-04-23T14:45:00.000-05:002011-04-23T14:45:04.372-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-70577859950817993032011-04-18T09:49:00.000-05:002011-04-18T09:49:01.824-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-30769322743229626792011-04-14T09:57:00.000-05:002011-04-14T09:58:09.599-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-15003777689958790212011-04-12T22:22:00.002-05:002011-04-12T22:32:34.777-05:00

A vote we took tonight made me think of a story a retired politico told me about Chickasaw. We voted this evening to grant an offsite consumption beer and wine license to Dollar General. Although we took a vote, the city really has little choice in a matter like this, as the state sets the requirements for obtaining such a license. I am told that Chickasaw leaders in days gone by always voted

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-53529697998058546132011-04-08T12:43:00.000-05:002011-04-08T12:45:08.436-05:00

Thank you for all you do to improve the lives of our residents.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-7224810967092448642011-04-07T10:25:00.003-05:002011-05-13T14:50:27.441-05:00

I heard from one of Chickasaw's representatives in the Alabama House that a revised version of the school population bills passed the House. The good news is that we were able to ensure that Chickasaw is "grandfathered in" under the legislation. The bad news is that other cities of our size will likely not be permitted to begin their own school systems in the years ahead. Also, click here to

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-57658929701051579862011-04-01T11:53:00.001-05:002011-04-01T11:53:51.535-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-81489114696207464262011-03-30T15:39:00.001-05:002011-03-30T15:41:07.755-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-48857978519245007622011-03-26T13:16:00.002-05:002011-03-26T13:18:36.115-05:00

Click here to read about a couple of terrible bills pending in the Alabama legislature. An excerpt from the article is below...In a letter to Nordgren, Chickasaw City Council member Adam Bourne said the bill “has the potential to destroy our city’s dream of having its own school system.”Bourne said a study showed that Chickasaw is financially capable of operating its own schools. “It looks like

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-77054312945805976412011-03-18T11:07:00.003-05:002011-03-18T11:20:33.100-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-88811981652859761082011-03-17T09:05:00.000-05:002011-03-17T09:07:22.542-05:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-57396147413710258582011-03-14T10:02:00.002-05:002011-03-14T10:03:51.789-05:00

Thanks to my fellow board members and to the Exchange Club for making Saturday's Luck of the Irish event such a success.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-5042941293068395042011-03-11T09:44:00.000-06:002011-03-11T09:45:46.900-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-40174418253475044532011-03-08T15:31:00.001-06:002011-03-08T15:32:54.079-06:00

RESOLUTIONWHEREAS, there is a countywide education tax renewal vote on March 22, 2011, andWHEREAS, renewing this funding source, which has been in place since the 1940s, will protect more than $55 million in funding for Mobile County schools, andWHEREAS, supporting the renewal will not result in any new or increased taxes, andWHEREAS, the consequences of nonrenewal will include the layoffs of at

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-89459004329136394382011-03-05T12:47:00.003-06:002011-03-05T12:48:53.604-06:00

At my request, the city now posts its Council minutes on the city website. This is yet another example of our ongoing efforts to increase the use of technology and to make city government even more transparent. Click on this link to review the minutes posted thus far.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-14766201501857239122011-03-01T11:26:00.000-06:002011-03-01T11:27:07.805-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-36866438240822511552011-02-28T10:18:00.000-06:002011-02-28T10:19:12.920-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-12989490522846624952011-02-27T09:53:00.002-06:002011-03-02T15:10:36.911-06:00

My letter to the editor ran in yesterday's paper. I have pasted the text below, and the original can be viewed at this link.Interstate ticketbill good legislationI support Sen. Gerald Dial's bill to once again allow small towns to ticket interstate drivers for speeding.My hometown has I-65 cut right through it. Our police officers are called on to respond to emergencies on the interstate, but

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-76223916236377287602011-02-25T12:08:00.002-06:002011-02-25T12:11:00.916-06:00

I am watching the census results to see how Chickasaw came out. It appears that we are still waiting for city results, but here is some county info if you are interested.IFRAMES not supported

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-56833051557946753002011-02-23T09:53:00.001-06:002011-02-23T09:55:54.343-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-43765855966780014762011-02-22T20:36:00.003-06:002011-02-22T20:46:52.313-06:00

At tonight's council meeting, we approved a resolution allowing the sale of several pieces of surplus maintenance equipment. Please call City Hall if you are interested. On my motion, we approved the transfer of right-of-way to the city from UOP. This will allow us to complete grant-funded widening work of the Mike Box bridge, assuming the grants remain available. We also approved a new sign

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-13172261638049259192011-02-21T08:24:00.004-06:002011-02-21T08:29:03.971-06:00

Insight: School tax renewal is critical for futurePublished: Sunday, February 20, 2011, 6:07 AMBy ADAM BOURNESpecial to the Press-RegisterThere is an important vote coming up on March 22, when three school-tax renewals will be on the ballot in Mobile County.Here are two important things to keep in mind about the referendum:* First, this is a renewal vote. Voting “yes” will keep property taxes the

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-14504078875395567342011-02-19T17:57:00.002-06:002011-02-19T18:00:20.843-06:00

We had a great meeting in Montgomery today. I am pleased to represent Mobile County Republicans on the State Committee. Today, we elected Bill Armistead as chairman of the state party and re-elected George Williams as senior vice chairman. I was pleased to cast my vote for both individuals. I also voted to table a resolution that would have called for closed primaries and party registration

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-87572729426224077412011-02-16T09:53:00.001-06:002011-02-16T09:53:53.079-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-63294969385386358912011-02-15T09:54:00.000-06:002011-02-15T09:55:07.816-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-31457333246795153012011-02-11T16:01:00.001-06:002011-02-11T16:03:12.343-06:00

Our community lost a former councilman, Jesse Phillips, who was current Councilman Henry Phillips' brother. Click here to read the obituary for this great civic leader.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-17569322287595238742011-02-08T10:05:00.000-06:002011-02-08T10:06:24.834-06:00

This was a great event.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-33882083225523003052011-02-04T10:02:00.000-06:002011-02-04T10:03:39.745-06:00

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-26001971896231278762011-02-02T17:29:00.003-06:002011-02-02T17:44:58.953-06:00

I know there have been some issues of late with garbage/trash pick up. All of us in city government are working to improve service. A couple of developments you should be aware of...Advanced Disposal has been directed to pick up trash and garbage on time and completely. There are occasions where something put out on the street is outside of AD's contract. For instance, AD's contract does not

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-2831451153824982312011-02-01T16:08:00.002-06:002011-02-01T16:10:04.015-06:00

At my request, the city website was updated to display the new school board members. I have also listed them below...• Barry Broadhead• Vivian “Diane” Engram• Bob Ham• Jenny M. Parker• Robert E. McFall, Jr.

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-19530068784035692552011-01-27T17:47:00.004-06:002011-01-27T18:05:46.324-06:00

Well, we have made remarkable progress with the city schools initiative, but we have a long way to go. We commissioned a study that ultimately revealed the financial feasibility of our own school system. We passed enabling resolutions, established an independent school board, and we appointed outstanding members to that board. Next, we must fully investigate any revenue needs, meet with our

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-971998568144991625.post-67101328149518724342011-01-23T16:44:00.003-06:002011-02-04T19:21:25.770-06:00

As you may know, there is an important vote coming up on March 22. There will be three school tax renewals on the ballot. Each of the taxes has been in place for years, one as far back as about 1915. Obviously, in the decades since their original enactment, local schools, both in Saraland and in Mobile County generally, have come to depend on the steady source of revenue that these taxes

Adam Bournenoreply@blogger.com