Mr. Jackson.....are you listening? You too could use some of this ....You’ve got to bite your tongue sometimes to get things done,” Kyle said during the campaign. “You can’t spend all your time fighting with people over things.”

If don Kyle didn't spend so much time lying about Mr. Jackson it would not be an issue.

No lies. Billy, Your track record is well understood. Your self serving interests have long been an albatros around Decatur's political and financial future.

I really miss the Billy Jackson of 15 years ago. when he was the "underdog". Now he's the "has been" who's just a whiner. He really serves himself in office and not his constituents.

When is the last time Charles Kirby was employed?

The Daily’s preferred candidate lost last night. So true to form here they go again making nice to the victor lavishing praise while setting the table with an array of pending and potential issues [attracting young professionals, police funding, unemployment, upscale housing, etc.], all things we are confident you will tackle. The Daily poses these things to set up opportunities to pounce at the first circumstance or opportunity and to demean with front page, above the fold headlines. Remember the multiple laudatory headlines on Ana Franklin, including one of several on the front page praise filled articles about her being Morgan’s first Morgan female sheriff? Soon the other shoe came down with the Daily siding against the new sheriff using the object of an early adverse personnel action and fanning it with headlines to drive it into the legal system and to discredit the sheriff. That was just the first, then they began to pummel for months. In other words, the ball is teed up for the Daily to slam the first instance that these or any other issues they choose don’t come to perfect [meaning the Daily’s idea] resolution immediately.

A reminder to the Daily: The Mayor and each council member have an obligation and a continuing responsibility to work together to get work done to advance the city. It is equally incumbent on each council member to work civilly with the Mayor and other members. Based on the history, it seems appropriate to point out that this is something particularly Mr. Jackson needs abide; as derision seemed most often to center around him with the Daily pointing it at Mayor Kyle. Also, we need the Daily to stop uniformly siding with and promoting progressive leftist individuals and positions to stir up controversy and promoting leftist ideological advancement [a.k.a. profitable headline bait]. Good luck Mr. Kyle. We know you have broad shoulders and are willing to take on these responsibilities. We want you to know and understand that most of us monitor what is going on and as you work to bring the diverse elements and needs of our city together, we will be supporting your work and watching; and we will have your back.

Kenneth "kissed up" to Kyle. Hopefully, Kyle will give he a soft job.

What many folks tend to miss in all the articles published for this election and the photos presented here - is regardless of which candidate you may have supported or voted for - the Amercian process of electing our leaders is well and alive in Decatur, Alabama. Just look in the eyes of the folks that participated in this time honored method of selecting our governmental leadership and you will see the excitement, hard work, and desire to make our city better for all of its citizens. CONGRATULATIONS to Don Kyle on his successful election as our Mayor for the next four years and BEST WISHES to Carl Cole in his law practice and continued community service who offered the citizens of our city a choice. NOW is the time for all of us to work with our city leaders to make Decatur the BEST IN THE STATE, BEST IN THE NATION with top security for our citizens, excellent fire protection, clean and well kept streets and lawns around our homes, support for our local parks and recreation centers, continued growth in our industral and business enterprises for jobs for every individual that wants ot work, promote our schools and the futrure leaders of our nation - all within the constrained budget and resourses we have available. WE CAN DO IT - TOGETHER!