Since taking office, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III has made one message clear: he wants to change the culture at City Hall.
) - Since taking office, Selma Mayor Johnny Moss III has made one message clear: he wants to change the culture at City Hall. From improving communication to creating more structure in meetings, Moss says the goal is to fix what he has previously described as a system that “was working — but not working properly.
”And after sitting through another Selma City Council meeting, some leaders say they are starting to see that change in real time. Inside council chambers, leaders describe a noticeable shift — not just in how meetings are run, but in how council members interact with each other. “I think that we are more united than ever,” said Selma City Council President Kennard Randolph. “I think that we can agree to disagree, and I think we’re learning how to do that in a way that’s beneficial for the city.” Randolph, now in his first year as council president, says that unity is intentional — and necessary to move Selma forward. Councilwoman Christy Young, who served under previous leadership, says that kind of working relationship has not always been the norm. “You have some cities that the mayor and the council don’t always get along,” Young said. “But with this relationship that we have, I think it’s moving forward.” Mayor Moss says one of the biggest changes is communication, both inside and outside of council chambers. “We have a process now,” Moss said. “I work on a system that I implemented. Our communication; I’m constantly communicating with our city council members through emails, through phone calls.” He says those conversations are happening before meetings, helping avoid confusion and allowing leaders to focus on decision-making when they’re in the room. “When we first started, people were bringing things to the table that the mayor had never seen before,” Moss said. “Now we have a process, so we can handle the day-to-day issues, and our meetings are more productive.”“Just yesterday, we had a leadership training meeting; something that has never been done,” he said. “Bringing structure, discipline, and showing employees that I care about them as a leader.” City leaders say that improved communication is translating into more efficient meetings and clearer direction. “Council members say that cooperation is a must in order to develop structure, more communication, and more productive meetings.” During the latest meeting, council approved a new fire chief and recognized civil rights leader Joanne Bland for her contributions to the community.They also honored Bland, a longtime civil rights activist and Selma native, with a day in her name.While leaders say progress is being made, they acknowledge that maintaining that progress will depend on consistency — especially when it comes to participation. Randolph confirmed that Councilman Troy Harvill has missed multiple meetings, saying he has requested a leave of absence due to personal reasons. “Yes, Councilman Harvill has asked — he’s requested a leave of absence due to personal reasons,” Randolph said.“We’re all elected to do our jobs,” he said. “And I’m going to show up because that’s what I was elected to do.” Mayor Moss also addressed the issue, saying he leaves council attendance matters to the council itself. “I’m not a part of the city council,” Moss said. “I let them handle their day-to-day, and I handle mine.”“We’re still addressing the needs in that council person’s ward,” he said. “We get the calls from those citizens, and we address them like we would in any other ward.” For now, city leaders say the focus remains the same; continuing to build trust, improve communication, and move Selma forward. “Just by what we see; potholes being repaired, citizens saying they feel better about where the city is moving — that’s how we measure progress,” Moss said. While some say the tone inside City Hall is changing, leaders acknowledge that long-term results — and consistency — will ultimately determine whether that shift lasts.‘Superman’ Actress Valerie Perrine dies at 82‘She was more than a case in a courtroom’: Father of Aniah Blanchard feels ‘peace’ after her killer is found guilty
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