Festive fireworks behind Happy 2018, reflecting Fairhopes hope for change amid political conflict

NEW YEAR NEW PROBLEMS

Fairhope entered the new year hoping there would be change and cooperation among the City Council and the Mayor. The City Council has wasted an entire year trying to obstruct the newly elected Mayor and her administration. They are now faced with the city council president being sued for preventing free speech. SEE YA IN COURT JACK - Ripp Report PRESS RELEASE:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION December 29, 2017 CONTACT: Francis P. Ripp Local Political Activist, Consumer Advocate, & …
Two figures cover their eyes and ears, symbolizing a refusal to listen regarding freedom of the press and public meetings

BLIND AND DEAF

You would think an editor of a newspaper would look at the video and be able to understand the subject at hand, Not Chuckee! Makes ya wonder what he knows about freedom of the press! Could not load preview for: Blogger Paul Ripp files federal lawsuit against Fairhope Council President Jack Burrell In late December, blogger Paul Ripp filed a lawsuit in federal court against Fairhope Council President Jack Burrell for actions taken by Burrell at an Aug. 28, 2017, Fairhope City Council meeting ...
Recurring cycle symbol representing repeating issues in Baldwin County politics, referencing the article’s “Freaky Friday”...

REPEAT

Freaky Friday is a repeat of Jan 1st. Please read carefully the post it is not fiction or a conspiracy theory. Watch the video. Please attend the Fairhope City Council meeting Jan 8th at 6:00 pm In 2017 The Ripp Report covered many different political issues in Baldwin County. Many of these issues will travel into 2018 and raise their ugly head again. Baldwin County has a mid term election coming up in Nov. 2018 and all four county commissioners are up for re election. They all need to be replaced, a clean sweep. Their last term saw no change in the white elephant, the mega site. The county has been saddled with a 32 million dollar debt that is being paid on the backs of county employees and taxpayers. It is time for a total change and four new commissioners.
Scales balance one side showing a thumbs up, the other a thumbs down, representing Baldwin County’s upcoming election choices

COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION

In 2017 The Ripp Report covered many different political issues in Baldwin County. Many of these issues will travel into 2018 and raise their ugly head again. Baldwin County has a mid term election coming up in Nov. 2018 and all four county commissioners are up for re election. They all need to be replaced, a clean sweep. Their last term saw no change in the white elephant, the mega site. The county has been saddled with a 32 million dollar debt that is being paid on the backs of county employees and taxpayers. It is time for a total change and four new commissioners.
Golden 2019 numerals sparkle against a dark background, symbolizing a hopeful new year for Baldwin County politics

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Ripp Report and Baldwin County Legal Eagle wish you a Happy New Year In 2018 in Baldwin County we are going to throw out all the incumbents in the mid term. Hang on folks this is going to be our best year yet.
Gavel and legal documents representing a federal lawsuit filed by Francis Ripp against Jack Burrell

SEE YA IN COURT JACK

PRESS RELEASE:FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION December 29, 2017 CONTACT: Francis P. Ripp Local Political Activist, Consumer Advocate, & Blogger Files Federal Lawsuit Against Jack Burrell Noted public figure and government watchdog, Francis Paul Ripp, publisher of the Ripp Report and Baldwin County Legal Eagle, a resident of Fairhope, Alabama, has filed a lawsuit in federal court, insisting that City Council President Jack Burrell denied him of his right to free speech during the city council meeting held on August 28, 2017. Ripp, in his Southern District filing, contends that Burrell denied him his constitutional rights protected by the First and Fourteenth Amendments. City Attorneys, council council and city clerk, remained mute during Mr Burrell's actions. Ripp’s lawsuit seeks damages for what he described as “humiliation” and “emotional pain.”
Satirical depiction: Jack Burrell’s face superimposed on a donkey, referencing concerns about his control over Fairhope ci...

Fairhope Special Meeting

Jack Burrell is calling a special meeting on Friday the 29th at 8:00 am. This is Jack’s way of covering his ass with his hand picked attorney. For years the city has talked about a full time city attorney. Not Jack. He does not care about what it cost the city as long as he is in control. Jack may get more than he wished for Friday, and he deserves it.
American flag waving over a fountain in Fairhope, Alabama, reflecting local voting patterns discussed in the article

FAUXHOPE - PARTY BEFORE COUNTRY OR CITY

“While the State of Alabama's total electorate ultimately denied Roy Moore from taking the oath of office as a United States Senator, the City of Fairhope and Baldwin County as a whole, voted for an alleged pedophile and a man twice removed for being unfit to hold office. It should be noted that the City of Daphne voted for the winner, Doug Jones, providing hope for the future. Alabama needs to move away from straight ticket voting. One third of the ballots cast in the election were straight ticket checkoffs. Straight ticket voting is what gave Alabama Roy Moore. Interestingly, with consideration to the heavy black turnout statewide and that Jones received an unprecedented 97 percent of the black vote, one could argue it was straight ticket voting that elected Jones. Moving forward, Jones must appeal to Alabama's total electorate–not just the left; or he won't be re-elected. His term is only for two years, so he has but a little time to acquaint himself with the voters who put him in office. The republicans are going to come at him hard so it will be interesting to see how Jones defines himself once he takes the oath.”