Mayor Absent, City in Chaos | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Lipscomb’s mayor, Robin Sims, is sparking national attention by skipping city hall, claiming it’s unsafe and “ghetto,” while accusing city leaders of being “modern day oppressors.” His absence, now a recurring pattern after a health-related leave that stripped him of signing authority, has led to his city clerk, Lakendria Poellnitz — his political rival — taking center stage. Poellnitz and council members push back, insisting Sims must be physically present to lead effectively, as residents struggle to reach him and city operations falter without his in-person involvement. Sims counters that…