Hoover Council president calls coup attempt a political sideshow [Video]

Hoover City Councilors John Lyda and Steve McClinton have been butting heads over incentives for the Stadium Trace Village project.The city is considering nearly $30 million in tax rebates for the second phase of the development near the Hoover Met.During a debate at city hall last month, Lyda called out developer Will Kadish for his criminal history.After saying he was not willing to work with a convicted felon, Lyda would not allow Kadish, who was present, to explain his past.The developer pleaded guilty to grand larceny in New York two decades ago. McClinton is an outspoken supporter of Kadish and his project’s positive impact on the Hoover Met area.Then, Monday night, he called for Councilor Casey Middlebrooks to replace Lyda as president while Lyda was out of town.“Where I come from, having leadership courage includes doing things like this when the person is present in the room. And I am …