Will Prichard Remain A City?

Will the City of Prichard remain a city? Or, will Mobile County take over? Prichard City Councilwoman Earline Martin-Harris says the people should be able to vote on the matter in the November 2010 election. Harris says the city is on the verge of bankruptcy and neighbors are fed up with Prichard government, "I believe the City of Prichard has been on the path of self destruction for a long time. It's just more important that the citizens have the opportunity to vote for what they want and not what the politicians want," said Harris. But, Prichard Mayor Ron Davis says this is just a political move by Harris and the city is doing just fine, "I am very energetic and believe that this city can be sustained. It is sustainable and I think that we are going to be able to do the things that we need to do," said Davis. Mobile County Commissioner Steve Nodine is against the county taking over, because he says it would put an unfair burden on Mobile County taxpayers.