Judge Love was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended the Montgomery Public Schools and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1997. Judge Love attended Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in political science... READ MORE
Leveraging the successful integration of mobile apps, electronic filing, and digital kiosks, Judge Love promises to further enhance and expand technological solutions in the Probate Court, ensuring Montgomery County remains a leader in innovation.
With an emphasis on open communication and public accessibility, Judge Love pledges to keep his office open to feedback, queries, and concerns, ensuring every Montgomery County resident feels heard and valued.
Judge Love pledges to always seek and listen to community input, ensuring decisions made are rooted in the needs and aspirations of Montgomery County residents.
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What would change for Madison in a Council-Manager government structure?
What would stay the same?
Can Madison afford a city manager?
YES! Many local governments have reduced their overall costs after hiring a professional City Manager. Savings can come from decreased operating costs, increased efficiency and productivity, improved revenue collection, and effective use of technology. The economic health of the community may also benefit from the implementation of improved business development and retention strategies. (Source)
Who benefits from a Council-Manager form of government?
What other places in Alabama have this form of government?
14 cities in Alabama have a City Manager: Anniston, Auburn, Brundidge, Clay, Dothan, Fairfield, Mountain Brook, Pelham, Pell City, Phenix City, Sylvania, Talladega, Tuskegee, & Vestavia Hills.
60 counties in Alabama have a County Administrator and Etowah, Jefferson & Shelby have a County Manager.
Will it be the sole responsibility of the city council to choose who the city manager would be?
The responsibility will be placed upon the city council, to include the Mayor who will become President of the council. Citizens will be encouraged to engage with their elected officials about what qualities they would like to see in their professional and credentialed City Manager. Council members have said that the process of hiring a city manager would be similar to that of hiring a police chief, fire chief, city clerk and city attorney. Public interviews and feedback will be part of the process.
What exactly is the 'vision' for Madison?
The Mayor and City Council set the vision for the city. The City Manager would be responsible for executing that vision. Generally the vision would include Growth, Infrastructure, Budget, Economic Development, Public Safety, Etc. Currently the city is working on a new comprehensive plan: Madison on Track 2045.
What is the ballot language that we will be voting on?
"Shall the council-manager form of government as provided by the Council-Manager Act of 1982 be adopted for the City of Madison consisting of seven members as follows: One member shall be the mayor elected at large, who shall be a voting member of the Council, and six members shall be council members elected from single-member districts?" (More Information)
When will the special election be held?
When will the special election be held?
The special election will be held on May 9th using regular Madison city polling places, from 7 am to 7 pm.
If you're a registered voter, you can look up your assigned polling place here.
Where can I find the previous Governance Transition Reports from the 2015 and 2021 studies?
Polls are open from 7 A.M. until 7 P.M.
DR. TERRI JOHNSON
Dr. Terri Johnson, former School Board Member 2007-2017 and Board President 2015-2017.
The time is right for Madison to move forward with the Council-Manager Form of government. This will combine the accountability of elected leaders with the professional managerial experience of a city manager to run the day-to-day operations of the city. The continuity of leadership provided by a City Manager will ensure that projects, partnerships and long-term plans keep moving forward whenever there is a change in elected leadership.
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MARC JACOBSON
Former Madison City Councilman (1992-2004)
I’ve “been there and done that” as the saying goes, and I recognize the value and benefits of a City Manager. So too agree the large majority of former Madison elected officials with whom I’ve been in contact. I encourage our citizens to do their due diligence on this issue by studying the data and the facts, as our community has always done.
I believe this is the right thing to do.
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DAVID RABY
Owner, STI Electronics
As a citizen of and business owner in Madison, I support the change to a City Manager/Mayor form of government because of the professionalism and continuity it brings. Our Mayor and City Council have important jobs and I think we should allow them to concentrate on those jobs by hiring a trained and qualified professional to handle the day to day activities of the City. We in Madison think of our City as the best place to live and work in the area and I believe on May 9th we can make it even better and solidifying that top spot by voting “yes”.
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