Prichard mayor defends recent lock changes; council raises concerns about keys and missing records
Jan 15, 2026
Mayor Davis said lock changes and temporary key-checkout procedures were instituted after alleged unauthorized entry and missing documents; council members asked for written policy and committee review and voted to go into executive session to discuss a related legal/character matter.
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Prichard Mayor Davis told the city council on Jan. 15 that the administration changed master locks and introduced a temporary key‑checkout system after what she described as unauthorized entry into municipal buildings and the removal of records by a former official. "We are trying to protect the assets of this city," Mayor Davis said, adding that a badge‑entry system will replace the temporary process.
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