The Fairhope Times

Fairhope, Alabama   Senator Elliot standing at left. SENATE BILL 26 MOVES ON After two of three amendments were approved, the House Committee on County and Municipal Government voted 7-5 to give a favorable report and advance a bill sponsored by Fairhope-area District 32 State Senator Chris Elliot that would permit removal of local library board members "without cause"; the bill now advances to the full House for final consideration. Four citizens from places all over the state spoke during the public hearing, all opposed to passage. "FOR CAUSE" AMENDMENT DEFEATED An amendment advocated for by member Sam Jones and others (opposed by Elliot) to change the wording to "with cause" failed earlier 6-5. Fairhope-area Representative Jennifer Fidler first-voted in favor of this amendment; later she voted with the majority for a favorable recommendation of the bill itself, as amended. TWO OTHER AMENDMENTS APPROVED Another amendment to change wording in the bill f...