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ELECTION GUIDE 2016
EDITORIAL Graham Brooks Molly Davidson Baker Ellis Jessa Pease Emily Sparacino Neal Wagner
PRODUCTION Jamie Dawkins Layken Gibbs Robyn Holm Keith McCoy
MARKETING Ashley Duckett Kari George Daniel Holmes Emily Klein Nicole Loggins Rhett McCreight Kim McCulla Meagan Mims April Spivey
ADMINISTRATION Tim Prince Katie McDowell Kristy Brown Christy Coleman Hailey Dolbare Mary Jo Eskridge Stacy Meadows Election Guide 2016 is published by Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051. Additional copies may be purchased by calling the SCNI office at 205-6693131 or by emailing circulation@ shelbycountyreporter.com.
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Dear voter, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc. is proud to present the Shelby County Election Guide 2016. This guide is aimed specifically at Shelby County voters as they prepare to head to the polls for the upcoming primary and general elections. Each candidate who qualified to run for office representing Shelby County was given a chance to submit short biographies about themselves, including information about their families, education and employment backgrounds and a personal message. Shelby County enjoys a tremendous quality of life, and electing qualified people to represent us in local, state and national offices is an important part of safeguarding and maintaining what we all enjoy. It is our pleasure to present you with information about each candidate seeking election this year, and we hope it will help you to make a more thoughtful, informed decision as you head to the polls over the next few months. Sincerely,
Neal Wagner Managing Editor Shelby County Newspapers Inc.
Reproduction in whole or in part without express written permission is prohibited. Please address all correspondence (including but not limited to letters, story ideas and requests to reprint materials) to: Editor, Shelby County Newspapers, Inc., P.O. Box 947, Columbiana, AL 35051.
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VOTING REQUIREMENTS A United States Citizen Live in the state of Alabama Be at least 18 years old on or before election day Not barred from voting by reason of a disqualifying felony conviction Not judged “mentally incompetent” in a court of law For municipal elections, must be a resident of the city for 30 days Voter registration forms may be found at the office of the Board of Registrars, the satellite licensing offices located in Inverness and Pelham, or any public library. When moving from one county to another within the state, voter registration does not transfer. A new registration is required. A completed registration form should be forwarded to the new county. Name changes and changes of address within the county must
be made in writing and forwarded to the Shelby County Board of Registrars. ABSENTEE BALLOT APPLICATION To obtain an absentee ballot, write or visit the local Absentee Election Manager (usually the Circuit Clerk), request an absentee ballot, and provide the following: Name and residential address Election for which the ballot is requested Reason for absence from polls on election day Party choice, if the election is a party primary. Address to which the ballot should be mailed Voter signature (If a mark is made in place of a signature, it must be witnessed) The absentee ballot application must be returned to the Absentee
Election Manager by the voter in person (or by the voter’s designee in the case of medical emergency voting) or by U.S. Mail. Upon receiving the absentee ballot application, the Absentee Election Manager may request additional evidence on the reason for voting absentee if the voter has a history of absentee voting. The absentee ballot applications must turned in no later than the fifth calendar day before the election. County Board of Registrars Butch Ellis Building Suite 100 108 West College St. Columbiana, AL 35051 669-3913 Alabama Elections Division 1-800-274-8683 Toll Free: 1-800-274-8683 PO Box 5616 Montgomery, AL 36103-5616
patRick kennedy foR ciRcuit Judge
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conseRVatiVe Republican
about patRick kennedy: • B.S. Troy State University • M.P.A. Auburn University at Montgomery • J.D. Jones School of Law at Faulkner University • Admitted to the Alabama Bar Association in September of 2001 • Law practice includes a general practice with an emphasis on Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Law • Under contract with Administrative Office of Courts since 2004 to handle Juvenile Law matter both Delinquent and Dependency • Worked in several Municipal Courts in Shelby County to include filling in as a prosecutor on Occasion • Since 2009 assisted as Guardian Ad Litem in DR Circuit Court with the “born out of wedlock” “custody in controversy” dockets • Selected by the Shelby County Judicial Commission as a finalist to replace Judge Hub Harrington • Served 8 years in the Army National Guard as an Airborne Infantryman • Hired as Assistant Baseball Coach for Kingwood Christian School (2010-2011) • Serves as volunteer Assistant Scout Master for over 5 years • Active member of The Branch at Mission Hills Church in Alabaster • Married to Julie Powell Kennedy for 20 years. • Father of Three children: Patrick (Age 17), Wilson (Age 12) Lauren (Age 7)
Republican pRimaRy - Vote maRch 1st Paid for by Committee to Elect Patrick Kennedy, 1109 1st Street S, Alabaster, AL 35007
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WHERE DO I VOTE? The county Board of Registrars sends to each voter a certificate of registration that includes the address of that voter’s polling place. A voter who has not received this card should contact the local Board of Registrars for information on his or her polling place. A voter can also verify where he or she votes on the Secretary of State’s website at Alabamavotes.gov. For municipal elections, check with the City Clerk.
HOURS Alabama polling places are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please note that polling places located in the Eastern Time Zone may be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Eastern Time.
The voter signs a poll list. If the election is a party primary, the voter must state in which party primary he or she wishes to vote and then must sign that party’s poll list. The voter casts his or her vote. Voting procedures vary according to the type of equipment used. For more specific information, look for instructions printed in large type that should be visible at each polling place. Also, poll workers will provide information on voting procedures at the voter’s request. Poll workers are not allowed to tell a citizen for
whom to vote or to attempt to influence a voter’s choices in any way. Replacement ballots are available if the voter makes a mistake in marking his or her ballot or if the ballot gets torn or otherwise damaged. The voter should take the original ballot to a poll worker and request a replacement ballot. The poll worker will issue a new ballot and place the original ballot in an envelope marked “spoiled ballots” for security purposes. Information courtesy of the Alabama Secretary of State’s office.
BASIC VOTING PROCEDURE The voter appears at the polling place and provides his or her name to a poll worker. The voter must also present an acceptable form of photo identification. Acceptable forms of photo identification are listed on page 5. A poll worker checks the individual’s name against the list of registered voters for that precinct. If the voter has an “l” by his or her name, the voter needs to update voter registration information. Before being allowed to vote, the voter must complete a Voter Update Form that is available at the polling place. 5
PRIMARY POLING PLACES: Dunnavant Community Center Vandiver Volunteer Fire Department Turner-Hollis American Legion Post #195 Vincent City Hall Harpersville City Hall New Life Assembly of God Chelsea Church of God North Shelby Baptist Church Asbury United Methodist Church SportsBlast Shelby County Shoal Creek Town Hall Greystone Farms Clubhouse Hoover Fire Station #8 (Greystone) The Church at Brook Hills Meadow Brook Baptist Church New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church First Christian Church Valleydale Baptist Church Riverchase Church of Christ Pelham Civic Complex Helena Community Center Southcrest Baptist Church Maylene Pentecostal Lighthouse Church Siluria Baptist Church Alabaster Liberty Baptist Church Evangel Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church of Alabaster Southside Baptist Church University Baptist Church Underwood Baptist Church Pea Ridge Community Center Bible Baptist Church of Wilton Montevallo Parks and Recreation Building (Orr Park) Calera Community Center Concord Baptist Church Camp Branch Civic Center Columbiana Recreation Building Fourmile Volunteer Fire & Rescue Department Wilsonville United Methodist Church
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Shelby Iron Works Park Company Hall Bay Springs Baptist Church Christ Church United Methodist Faith Presbyterian Church Riverchase Baptist Church First United Methodist Church of Alabaster First Baptist Church of Pelham Annex Building Chelsea Liberty Baptist Church
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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO VOTE? An Alabama voter must have a specific type of photo identification at the polls in order to vote. If a voter does not have one of the approved forms of photo ID as stated in the law, then he or she may receive a free Alabama photo voter ID from various locations. A voter can use any of the following forms of photo ID at the polls starting June 3, 2014: Valid driver’s license Valid non-driver id Valid Alabama photo voter id card
Valid federal issued id Valid US Passport Valid employee ID from federal government, state of Alabama, county, municipality, board or other entity of this
For additional information on photo voter identification, visit AlabamaVoterID.com
state Valid student or employee ID from a public or private college or university in the state of Alabama (including postgraduate technical or professional schools)
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Elect Tim Smith “I have the experience and track record to best serve the Circuit Court Bench and the citizens of Shelby County and I ask for your vote on March 1st.” Paid for by the Committee to Elect Timothy J. Smith PO Box 36712, Birmingham, AL 35236
ON MARCH 1ST, 2016
ELECT REPUBLICAN
TIM SMITH
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U.S. PRESIDENT JEB BUSH Republican Election race:
President of the United States Mailing Address:
Jeb 2016, Inc. PO Box 440641 Miami, FL 33144 Email Address:
Info@Jeb2016.com Website:
www.Jeb2016.com
BEN CARSON Republican Election Race:
President of the United States Website:
www.bencarson.com
CHRIS CHRISTIE Republican Election race:
President of the United States Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 225 Colonia, NJ 07067 Email Address:
info@chrischristie.com Website:
www.chrischristie.com Family:
Mary Pat and Chris Christie have four children: Andrew, Sarah, Patrick and Bridget. Education:
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Delaware and a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law
Family:
Heidi Cruz – wife. Caroline and Catherine - daughters. Education:
Personal Message:
We cannot afford to elect another president who sees America as Barack Obama sees America. We cannot afford to elect another president without the requisite experience and values to effectively govern. This is not a job for on the job training, everybody. We need someone who’s made decisions, who stuck by those decisions and who understands the ramifications not only of action, but of inaction. America is a country of action. It has become a country of reactive inaction. And when I’m president of the United States, America will be a nation of action again and action in the interest of one goal – protecting the safety, security, and freedom of the American people.
HILLARY CLINTON
Princeton University (A.B.) & Harvard Law School (J.D.) Personal Message:
For every American, freedom is not some abstract concept. It’s real. It’s personal. Yet, after seven years of the Obama agenda, people are hurting as a result of a leader who doesn’t believe in the principles that make this the exceptional nation. We need a leader who will stand up to the Washington Cartel, jumpstart jobs and growth, champion our constitutional liberties, and restore America’s leadership in the world. If we join together for freedom, we will reignite the promise of America.
ROQUE “ROCKY” DE LA FUENTE Democrat
Democrat
Election race:
Election race:
President of the United States
President of the United States
Website:
Mailing Address:
www.hillaryclinton.com
5440 Morehouse Drive, #45 San Diego, California, 92121
TED CRUZ Republican Election race:
Email Address:
President of the United States
info@Rocky2016.com Website:
www.rocky2016.com Mailing Address:
24 Greenway Plaza, Ste 725 Houston, TX 77046
Family:
ted@tedcruz.org
Father of five wonderful children from his one marriage: Roque III, 30 (RD3), Katayoun, 33 (Katita), Ricardo, 26 (Ricky), Kassandra, 17 (Kassy) and Kamila, 14 (Kami).
Website:
Education:
www.tedcruz.org
Bachelor of Science in Physics and
Email Address:
Mathematics from Instituto Patria (Magna Cum Laude)
CARLY FIORINA
Personal Message:
Election race:
I am living proof that the American Dream can be achieved by those who are inspired to pursue it. Through hard work and perseverance, I became extremely successful in business. I understand our economy, the impact of government regulations, and the financial challenges faced by so many families. My companies have created thousands of jobs across the United States and offered wonderful opportunities to those who have demonstrated a commitment to improve their lives. I have traveled extensively, lived in other countries, understand cultural differences, and have demonstrated the ability to successfully negotiate on a global basis. I also understand minority issues because I have personally experienced them. America deserves a leader rather than a follower and someone who understands the impact of his or her decisions. Most of today’s politicians enjoy the trappings of “political privilege” but lack a fundamental awareness of what it is like to struggle in the real world. They pretend to appreciate the challenges faced by everyday Americans while they are shuffled between speeches in chauffeured limousines. Then, they have the audacity to lecture us rather than listen. I have overcome every obstacle the “politically privileged” have erected to prevent a private citizen from becoming President. I know how to get things done. I also have a passion for our Nation and a great respect for its people. I believe that, together, we can solve our problems with practical solutions rather than partisan ones. I hope to give you a voice and earn your vote.
Republican
President of the United States Website:
www.carlyforamerica.com
JOHN R. KASICH Republican Election race:
New York Times best-selling author and at FOX News. The governor is originally from McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, a blue-collar town outside Pittsburgh where his father delivered mail for 30 years. He and his wife Karen have twin teenage daughters. You can learn more about the governor at JohnKasich.com
MARCO RUBIO Republican
President of the United States Election race:
620 E Broad St., Suite 2016 Columbus, OH 43215
President of the United States
Email Address:
Mailing Address:
Mailing Address:
www.johnkasich.com
Marco Rubio for President PO Box 558701 Miami, FL 33255-8701
Family:
Email Address:
info@johnkasich.com Website:
Wife, Karen and twin teenage daughters
contact@marcorubio.com Website:
Personal Message:
John Kasich is running for President to bring Americans together, restore our nation’s strength and make the world a safer, more secure place—and he’s got the experience to lead us and do it. In Ohio, the ultimate swing state, he was reelected last year by a 30-point margin after working with his fellow Ohioans to turn an $8 billion shortfall into a $2 billion surplus, cut taxes $5 billion and make Ohio one of the top jobcreating states in the nation. As chair of the Budget Committee in Congress he led the effort to balance the federal budget for the first time in a generation and served 18 years on the House Armed Services Committee where he was a strong ally of President Reagan and his national security agenda. He has also had a successful career as an investment banker,
www.marcorubio.com Family:
Wife: Jeanette. Children: Daniella, Dominick, Amanda and Anthony Education:
B.A. University of Florida, 1993. J.D. cum laude University of Miami, 1996. Personal Message:
Marco Rubio is running for President of the United States to restore the hope and promise that the American Dream is real and that every American can achieve their own unique version of that dream. He believes that with a smart, limited government approach, Americans can work together to revive the founding principles that made this country great. He wants to bring it into reach of more people than ever before, and usher
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in a New American Century even more brilliant and prosperous than the last. Across America today, too many people are wondering if the American Dream is still possible. Marco Rubio has no doubt that it is, because he has lived it. But make no mistake: it will require new leadership and a bold conservative reform agenda built for the 21st century. Join Marco today to reclaim the American Dream and make sure this century becomes a New American Century.
Election race:
Website:
Supreme Court of Alabama, Place 2
www.voteforbeaulieu.com
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 240412 Montgomery, AL. 36124 Email Address:
Election race:
Education:
President of the United States
BS in Biology with a minor in Nursing from Auburn University; Juris Doctorate from Faulkner University Jones School of Law; MPA from Auburn Montgomery.
Website:
DONALD TRUMP Republican Election race:
President of the United States
Personal Message:
It is both a privilege and an honor to serve the citizens of Alabama with another term on the Supreme Court of Alabama.
Website:
www.donaldjtrump.com
ALABAMA SUPREME COURT, PLACE 1 MICHAEL F. “MIKE” BOLIN Republican Election race:
Alabama Supreme Court Place 1
ALABAMA SUPREME COURT, PLACE 2 KELLI WISE Republican 10
J.D.- Cumberland School of Law/ Samford University B.A., summa cum laude – University of Alabama at Birmingham Personal Message:
Family:
Democrat
www.berniesanders.com
Education:
kelliwise@aol.com
Married to Arthur F. Ray, II for 20 years, proud parents of 16-year old daughter Hanah-Mathis Wise Ray
BERNIE SANDERS
Family:
Husband – Henri; Son - Hal
ALABAMA SUPREME COURT, PLACE 3 DONNA J. BEAULIEU Republican Election race:
Alabama Supreme Court – Associate Justice, Place #3 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 357 Saginaw, AL 35137 Email Address:
donnajbeaulieuforsupremecourt@ gmail.com
I have been a resident of Shelby County for 27 years, I am a summa cum laude graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and a graduate of the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. I have worked in the legal field for 30 years and have been a practicing attorney and a small business owner in Shelby County for almost 18 years. I have represented clients in a wide variety of cases and legal issues in Alabama’s state and federal courts. I currently write legal briefs and appeals for my own clients as well as for other lawyers, and I practice in a general practice law firm in Pelham handling a wide range of legal issues, including domestic relations and family law, personal injury, probate, etc. I have always been a Conservative and I am pro-life. I have fought for First and Second Amendment rights. My respect and love for the Constitution, and its strict interpretation according to the tenets of our Founding Fathers, will guide me in interpreting laws and allow me to fairly review the decisions of our state courts, to see that the rights of the citizens of Alabama are protected and not infringed. As your next Supreme Court Justice, I will uphold the sacred oath of office to defend the Constitution and follow the laws of the land - not advocate
or make law from the bench. Thank you for your vote in the Republican Primary on March 1st.
TOM PARKER Republican Election race:
Associate Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court Mailing Address:
Parker for Justice, P. O. Box 11822 Montgomery, AL 36111 Email Address:
TomParkerforSC@gmail.com Website:
No campaign website as of now; see Facebook.com page: God Bless Justice Tom Parker Family:
Married to Dottie James, of Auburn, for 34 years.
the leading political publication of the Left, which published a hitpiece against me in its national magazine entitled, “This Alabama Judge Has Figured Out How to Dismantle Roe v. Wade: Tom Parker’s writings fuel the biggest threat to abortion rights in a generation.” Yes, the leading leftist political publication was so stirred up by a State Supreme Court Justice that they wrote a national attack article against me. The Lord said: “Woe unto you when all men shall speak well of you!” (Luke 6:26) Well, these leftist organizations cannot constrain themselves because of the decisions that I have authored that challenge the worldview that they are trying to foist on Americans through the Courts. If a man is known by his enemies, then let the source of these vocal outcries that I have elicited be your guide in determining to vote for me. I ask you to vote for me for reelection to continue standing for what we believe.
Education:
Dartmouth College, cum laude; J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School; Rotary International Fellowship at Universidade de São Paulo School of Law, Brazil; numerous judicial schools and seminars. Personal Message:
The Courts are the battleground. That’s the reason why I first ran for and was elected to the Alabama Supreme Court in 2004 and ran and was reelected in 2010. During that time frame the use of the Courts as change-agents in society has only intensified. That’s why I am running for reelection again. I ran to stand up for what we believe. And in taking that stand for the Constitution and foundational principles, I have been attacked by the A.C.L.U., the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the New Republic Magazine,
ALABAMA BOE, DISTRICT 3 DR. JARRALYNNE AGEE
Family:
Married to sports medicine physician Dr. Robert Agee, two sons Trey (14) Oak Mountain High School, and Quest (12) Oak Mountain Middle School Education:
B.A Psychology, M.L.S. The Ohio State of Education, Psy D California School of Professional Psychology (Alliant University) Personal Message:
I am committed to support the education of our state’s youth. I am dedicated to listening to the parents, teachers and youth in District 3 to insure that there is a voice representing the 9 counties and the school districts at the state level. I am an educator who has worked the past two decades in helping to find solutions for our community.
JUSTIN BARKLEY Republican Election race:
State Board of Education, District 3 Mailing Address:
200 Narrows Parkway, Suite A Chelsea, AL 35242
Democrat Email Address: Election race:
justinbarkley46@gmail.com
Alabama Board of Education, District 3
Website:
Mailing Address:
Family:
5184 Caldwell Mill Road Suite201-207 Birmingham AL 35244
Wife, Melissa (married 13 years); 4 children – Owen (9; 4th grader), Willow (7; 1st grader), Josie (4) & Brody (2)
Email Address:
Education:
ageeforalabama@gmail.com
Hoover High School; Harvard University; University of Alabama School of Law
Website:
www.justinbarkley.com
www.ageeforeducation.com
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Personal Message:
I’m a proud product of public schools, and a parent of children in public schools. I will work hard every day to ensure that your children and mine receive the very best education possible. I believe that our perspective as parents is lacking when only one of the nine current state school board members has children in public schools. The youngest of my four children won’t graduate high school until 2032, so I have a long-term interest in ensuring that our public schools provide highquality educational opportunities now and well into the future. I believe in reducing the role of the federal government, and freeing local school districts, teachers, and parents to create innovative and student-specific ways to teach. I believe that we should expand parent’s choices so that all children can attend good schools, regardless of where they live. I believe that we should invest more in vocational training and career tech programs that teach skills and knowledge – and even offer certifications – that make our high school graduates workforce ready the day they receive their diplomas. I have never held office before. The incumbent, on the other hand, has held this seat for 22 years, and last year even opposed a bill to place term limits on state school board members. I do not believe our public schools are better today than they were 22 years ago. I believe it’s time for career politicians to step aside, and let someone new have a chance to make our schools better.
STEPHANIE BELL Republican Election race:
Alabama State Board of
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Education, District III Mailing Address:
3218 Lancaster Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106 Email Address:
stephaniewbell@gmail.com Website:
www.stephaniebell.org Family:
I have been married 35 years to attorney John C. Bell. We have two young grandchildren (Betsy and Abby) and three daughters: Sarah Bell (Brent) Wills, an attorney and international studies graduate of Samford University and the University of Alabama School of Law; Becca, a pharmacist and graduate of Auburn University’s Harrison School of Pharmacy; and Katie, an Auburn University biomedical sciences graduate and 4th-year dental student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Dentistry. I also have family members who live in Shelby County. Education:
I earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Auburn University, working numerous jobs to pay for college. A graduate of Jefferson Davis High School, I attended Montgomery Public Schools (Bear, Dannelly, Cloverdale, JD), 1st12th grades. Personal Message:
I am making a positive difference on the Alabama Board of Education, fighting to provide true higher academic standards, quality Career Tech programs, safe classrooms, local control, less bureaucracy, and more opportunities for ALL children in Alabama, regardless of family
background or zip code. I have twice voted against Common Core. I am the only candidate in this race who has been fighting and speaking out against the controversial Common Core Initiative. Parents, not government, are responsible for their children’s education. I will continue to fight against those who try to usurp that authority. I support the right of parents to choose the best educational opportunity for their children. I support America’s Free Market economy and have worked to provide students with the tools to “dream big” and to determine what they want to do as a future member of Alabama’s workforce. Alabamians should NOT be called “human capital” and tracked into jobs that will no longer exist in 5-10 years, leaving many without the foundation to change careers. I successfully pushed for the creation of the Alabama Reading Initiative and a return to Phonics reading instruction. I wrote the final version of the first Biology textbook insert to ensure evolution is taught as a theory, not fact. I worked to approve the historic requirements for early identification and intervention of children with dyslexia. I successfully exposed corruption in Alabama’s two-year college system, resulting in the convictions and imprisonment of numerous high-ranking public officials.
PSC PRESIDENT TWINKLE ANDRESS CAVANAUGH Republican Election Race:
President, Public Service Commission Mailing Address:
Friends of Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh Montgomery, AL 36111 Email address:
twinkleandress@gmail.com Website:
Facebook.com/TwinkleCavanaugh Twitter: @Twinkle4PSC Family:
Twinkle is married to Jeff Cavanaugh, a local veterinarian, and they have three children, one granddaughter and a grandson on the way.
was cut by 65% and I did not take a state car. The overall reduction in office space has saved our state close to 2 million dollars over 4 years and will continue to save $420,000 annually. Through the savings at the Public Service Commission, we sent a record 12.5 million dollars to Alabama’s General Fund! Now is the time for us to stay committed to our conservative principles of smaller government and lower taxes. I am humbly asking for your vote to continue fighting for you!
TERRY DUNN Republican Election race:
Public Service Commission President
Education:
Website:
B.S. Degree from Auburn University
www. terrydunnpsc.com
Personal message:
Email:
Thank you for giving me an opportunity to serve you as President of the Alabama Public Service Commission since 2012. As your advocate at the Commission, I have fought for smaller government and our Christian conservative principles. I fought Obama’s overreaching EPA that unnecessarily burdens Alabama families, voluntarily cut wasteful government spending by over 27%, protected consumers by keeping rates reliable and affordable and stood up against higher taxes in Alabama. We have increased transparency at the Commission by implementing public hearings and have saved Alabama families money by slashing staff by 37%, state cars by 57% and retraining and rearranging our team to ensure we meet the needs of our state. My personal office space
terrydunn2010@yahoo.com
U.S. REP, 6TH DISTRICT GARY PALMER Republican Election race:
United States CongressDistrict 6 (Alabama) Mailing Address:
1919 Oxmoor Road, #235, Homewood, AL 35209 Email Address:
gary@palmerforalabama.com Website:
www.palmerforalabama.com
Family:
Gary and his wife Ann live in Hoover, Alabama. They have three children- Claire, Kathleen and Rob. Education:
He graduated from The University of Alabama with a B.S. in Operations Management. He also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Mobile. Personal Message:
Under President Obama’s leadership, our nation’s staggering debt has increased to over $18 trillion. This debt accumulation falls on the backs of hard working Alabamians. The Obama Administration has also overregulated, costing the economy more than $2 trillion in 2014. We’re on a path where interest payments on our debt will exceed $850 billion in 10 years. This is unacceptable. As a member of congress, I have opposed legislative and executive actions that increase our debt. I have focused on restoring constitutional governance, which involves restricting the President from assuming powers he does not have. I opposed the executive overreach on immigration and recently voted to repeal Obamacare, a piece of legislation that is harmful to the economy and our nation’s healthcare system. In an effort to reign in the regulatory state, I introduced legislation to delay a coding process that would be harmful for rural healthcare providers and recently introduced a bill to stop the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases. To control spending, I advocated for a reduction in the EPA budget, offered an amendment that would have paid for much of the highway bill, and successfully pushed for removing the
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restriction that prohibited the export of crude oil. I have continued to be a strong proponent of traditional marriage, to believe that life begins at conception and that the right to bear arms is an individual right, not to be restricted. I look forward to building on this foundation and appreciate the support of Alabama’s Sixth District.
DAVID PUTMAN Democrat Election race:
United States Congress, District 6 (Alabama) Website:
www.davidjputmanforcongress. com
U.S. SENATOR MARCUS BOWMAN Republican Election Race:
U.S. Senate Mailing address:
Committee to Elect Marcus Bowman, 9609 Camberwell Drive, Daphne, AL 36526 Email:
info@marcusbowman2016.com Website:
www.marcusbowman2016.com Family:
Divorced, no children. One sister with a niece and nephew Education:
Master of Public Policy (MPP). George Mason University Bachelor of Science, Finance, and Economics. Iowa State University
Personal Message:
Hi, you can trust Marcus Bowman in Washington, DC to work with all that are elected, regardless of party and viewpoints to ensure America’s best days are ahead. I will work for solutions. I will introduce proposals and have a dialogue with America and the Senate. I will remain steadfast in my strong fiscal and morally conservative views. I will not change who I am in Washington, DC. Marcus Bowman will be a U.S. Senator proud to vocally represent common sense, conservative viewpoints while working with all to improve life in Alabama and for America. I am against abortion and believe life begins at conception. I believe in traditional marriage of one man and one woman. I believe in personal responsibility. I want to be the start of improving the 15% approval rating of Congress and to work to start reducing our $19 trillion Federal debt. I want the best education as well as adult workforce training to keep America ahead in the 21st century. I have proposed specific updates to Federal Reserve monetary policy that will grow our economy faster with higher incomes, improving business conditions, quality job growth and impacts for all among us. My legislating will be based on following and preserving the Constitution, especially toward limited Federal government as firmly described in the Tenth Amendment. We must remain vigilant against terrorism threats and protect our borders, strictly enforce immigration laws while remaining a welcoming country, with national defense based on the principle of peace through strength.
RON CRUMPTON Democrat
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Election race:
United States Senate Mailing Address:
1874 Trailridge Drive Pelham, Al. 35124. Email Address:
crumpton_for_alabama@outlook. com Website:
crumptonforalabama.com Family:
Single, 1 son 20 years old. Education:
Pelham High School, Jeff State, UAB, Political Science and Journalism. Personal Message:
Shelby’s plan… My plan We are living in a state where more than a third of all jobs are considered low wage jobs, 45% of single parent families are living in poverty and 390,000 children are receiving food stamps. For Richard Shelby to vote against these programs, when the people of his state need them so badly, he is violating the rights of those who elected him. My plan for the economy will repair, replace and expand our schools, roads, bridges and airports, lift millions out of poverty, reduce costs to the justice system, end too big to fail, end tax-breaks for sending jobs overseas, make college more affordable, rebuild our social safety net, create 2.1 million jobs and provide an average tax break of $300 to more than 78 million American families. Richard Shelby has no plan to improve the lives of the people of country. Instead he seeks to
initiate a flat tax, which would adversely affect the majority of Alabamians, and he seeks to remove regulations placed on the big banks, which were put in place to protect the economy after the banking disaster. Even though Alabama is one of the poorest states in the country, he does not sponsor any legislation aimed at reducing poverty or improving education. It is time for the people of Alabama to have a choice. It is time for new leadership, new direction and new results in Washington DC, and that is why I am running for the United States Senate.
JOHN MARTIN Republican Election race:
U.S. Senate Mailing Address:
3206 Alderbrook Rd. Dothan, Al.36305 Email Address:
john@johnmartin2016.com Website:
johnmartin2016.com
evolved from a strong industrial nation to a self-serving welfare state. Our government has taken our land, restricted our freedom, controlled our education, raised our taxes, and wasted billions of dollars on needless projects and then tells us how grateful we should be for the hard work they do for us. We have come to accept an over bearing government a normal way of life. Washington D. C. is the epicenter of fraud, waste and abuse because we have been negligent in our responsibility to purge the old, lame and lazy from the sincere statesmen still bound with honor. It is our duty as citizens to keep a watchful eye on the government should it stray from its’ constitutional authority and It’s our obligation to remove the chaff so the harvest for our children will be as strong as ours. Washington is broken and needs to be fixed from outside. I bring a history of dedication, honor, and selfless service to our nation as a remedy to repair an out dated, incompetent machine. I’ll serve two terms maximum and step aside for a new senator. Let’s fix Washington. John Martin.
Family:
JONATHAN MCCONNELL
Wife, Paula. Daughter, Savannah.
Republican
Education:
Election race:
Troy University Alumnus
U.S. Senate
Personal Message:
Mailing Address:
I have been affiliated with the Army for the past 40 years combined as an Airborne Ranger, Apache pilot, civilian flight instructor, and contract aviation analyst. I have served in three wars and have traveled in 23 countries on four continents. I have seen the shift of our nation from right of middle to the far left while we have
P.O. Box 59807 Homewood, AL, 35259
Four precious nieces, and my dog, Millie Education:
Business Administration Undergraduate Degree from Auburn, University Law degree from the University of Alabama Law School. Personal Message:
I am running for U.S. Senate because Washington is broken, and it is career politicians who have broken it. I am a Marine, small business-owning Christian conservative who feels called to serve our nation again in the U.S. Senate. Alabamians deserve strong, conservative leaders who will stand up to big-spending politicians and say enough is enough. We need people in office who won’t kick the can down the road and will face the tough decisions which must be made. Career politicians are incapable of fixing this problem. I will stand up for Alabamians, and do everything in my power to right the ship that is our drifting nation.
SHADRACK MCGILL Republican Election race:
U.S. Senate Mailing Address:
Jackson County Family:
Wife: Heather McGill and 6 children Education:
Email Address:
Northeast Community College
Jonathan@McConnell2016.com Personal Message: Website:
www.McConnell2016.com Family:
We can’t continue voting for the same people in Washington and expect for things to change. The biggest problem in our
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country is elected officials that sale us out to special interest groups. Politicians are like dirty diapers, they need to be changed and often. I was voted most conservative Senator in Montgomery, and if elected I will be the most conservative in Washington. Thank you and God Bless!
CHARLES NANA Democrat Election Race:
United States Senate Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 36792 Birmingham, AL 35236 Email Address:
nanaforsenate@gmail.com Website:
www.nanaforsenate.com Family:
Married to Florence. Have three sons Nanda, Wanci & Kedy Education:
BS Mechanical Engineering, Howard University MS Biomedical Engineering, Catholic University of America MBA Analytical Finance & Strategic Management, University of Chicago, Booth School of Business Others: Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and Business Turnaround Expert, Project Management Professional, NCAA Referee
and need bold transformation. I’m the only candidate with the experience to transform the state. To attract and retain high tech jobs with livable wages, we must do the following: 1. Scrap and replace our current 1901 constitution which has been amended over 892 times. It is filled with Racism, Sexism, Classism and all the evils of the 19th century. It has no place in current day America. 2. Aggressively fight foreign unfair trade practices from China, Korea, Canada and other countries that continue to cause irreparable harm to American & Alabama businesses particularly in the manufacturing sector (Coal, Steel, Commodity products.) 3. Increase minimum wage in the state from $7.25 an hour to $15 an hour within the next five years. No Alabamian working full time should still be poor. 4. All Alabamians should have a chance to earn the skills and education needed to earn a livable wage. All community colleges within the state should be FREE and serve as retooling centers for transitioning workers and veterans reintegrating into the workforce. 5. Alabama has to ensure veterans have the chance to live the American dream they help defend. No veteran in the state should be unemployed or homeless … It’s a collective shame for the state to have abandoned its veterans.
RICHARD SHELBY Republican
Personal Message:
Election race:
I’m running for US Senate to change the economic direction and priorities of Alabama. With official unemployment over 6% statewide, 29% within the Black Belt and 59% within African Americans, we are a state job crisis
U.S. Senator, Alabama
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Website:
www. shelbyforsenate. com
CIRCUIT JUDGE, PLACE 4 LARA MCCAULEY ALVIS Republican Election Race:
Shelby County Circuit Judge, Place 4 Mailing Address:
2450 Valleydale Road Hoover, Alabama 35244 Email Address:
laraalvis@gmail.com Website:
www.facebook.com/alvisforjudge and www.alvisforjudge.com Family:
Married to W. Barry Alvis and they have two children Maggie (6) and Barrett (3) Education:
Doctor of Juris Prudence (J.D.): University of Alabama School of Law Bachelor of Science Psychology and Political Science Magna Cum Laude: University of Alabama Personal Message:
The reason I am running for Shelby County Circuit Judge is because our judicial system will only work efficiently if we elect fair, competent, and impartial judges who have courtroom experience. We cannot afford to elect someone who does not have the necessary skills to immediately take the bench and begin trying cases and managing increasing dockets. Out of all the candidates in this race, I have been involved in more jury trials than all of them combined. I worked as an
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PATRICK KENNEDY Republican Election race:
Circuit Judge (Circuit 18, Shelby County), Place 4 Mailing Address:
1109 1st S South Alabaster, AL 35007 Email Address:
kennedy@kennedy4judge.com Website:
Kennedy4Judge.com Family:
Married to Julie Powell Kennedy for 20 years. Father of Three children: Patrick (Age 17), Wilson (Age 12) Lauren (Age 7) Education:
B.S. Troy State University M.P.A. Auburn University in Montgomery J.D. Jones School of Law at Faulkner University
Family Law and Civil Law. He has been under contract with the Administrative Office of Courts since 2004 to handle Juvenile Law matters both Delinquent and Dependency and has worked several Municipal Courts in Shelby County to include filling in as a prosecutor on occasion. In 2014, Kennedy was one of 3 finalists selected by the Shelby County Judicial Commission to replace Judge Hub Harrington. Since 2009, Kennedy has assisted as Guardian Ad Litem in DR Circuit Court with “born out of wedlock” “custody in controversy” dockets. Kennedy is a tireless worker and will take that same attitude to the Courthouse. Patrick Kennedy served in the Army National Guard for eight years as an airborne infantry soldier. He is and has been a Boy Scouts of America volunteer Den Leader, Committee Member and Assistant Scoutmaster for over ten years. Kennedy was hired as a Baseball Coach at Kingwood Christian School from 2010 to 2011. He has also been a volunteer and guest speaker on several topics such as career day, substance abuse, Juvenile Criminal System and Leadership. Patrick Kennedy is a lifelong Republican. Kennedy will bring a fresh, energetic and conservative philosophy to the Shelby County bench.
J. TIMOTHY (TIM) SMITH Republican Election race:
Circuit Court Judge, 18th Circuit
Personal Message:
Patrick Kennedy has extensive experience in all sides of the law. Kennedy opened his own law practice in 2001, a general practice with an emphasis on Juvenile Law, Criminal Law,
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 36714 Birmingham, Alabama 35236 Email Address:
tim@smithlegal.org
Family: Julie Smith, wife Caroline (Smith) Cartledge, daughter Trey Cartledge, Son-in-law Terri (Smith) Francis, sister Education: Auburn University, 1978 Birmingham School of Law, J.D. 1984 National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Personal Message:
My name is Tim Smith and it is an honor to run for Shelby County Circuit Court Judge. I was born and raised in Opelika, Alabama, and have lived in Shelby County for more than 30 years. I have practiced law for more than 30 years and have represented more than 7,000 clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. In 1989, I founded and was the first Chairman of the Board of SafeHouse of Shelby County, a shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. In addition to my law practice, I have represented more than 1,500 clients on a pro bono basis for which I received both the Alabama State Bar Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award and the L. Burton Barnes, III, Award for Public Service, and I have served on numerous other community boards and committees. As Shelby County Circuit Court Judge, I will come to court each day as a servant for our community. I will rule with integrity and honesty, and in accordance with our laws and ethical and judicial canons. I will always employ my strong Christian background in everything I do, both on and off the bench. The citizens of Shelby County deserve Judges who have a strong legal background, an appropriate
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judicial temperament, and morals and values that reflect the best of our community. I have the experience and track record to best serve the Circuit Court Bench and the citizens of Shelby County, and I ask for your vote on March 1st.
DISTRICT JUDGE, PLACE 1 LORI FRASURE Republican Election race:
Shelby County District Court Judge Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 561 Calera, Alabama 35040
away from the lawyers and will put an end to the hallway justice system that is currently in place. Over the past 12 years I have worked with foster children and their families, and believe in the Foster Parent’s Bill of Rights. The only way to truly know how a child is doing will be to hear from the people that are taking care of them. It is time for the children of Shelby County to have a judge that will look out for their best interests above all else.
JAMES R. “JIM” KRAMER Republican Election race:
Shelby County District Court Judge, Place 1 Mailing address:
lorifrasureforjudge@gmail.com
PO Box 1115 Columbiana, AL 35051
Family:
Email address:
Married to Brad Frasure for 20 years. Two Daughters, Kensington and Addison
jim.kramer@alacourt.gov
Email Address:
Website:
www.keepjudgekramer2016.com Education:
Western Carolina University: Bachelor of Science Child Development/ Family Relations University of Great Falls: Master of Human Services Degree Cumberland School of Law: Juris Doctor Personal Message:
I believe all parties that have a case in Juvenile Court deserve to see and be heard by the judge. The people of Shelby County are tired of waiting for months to have a hearing. No one should have to wait for 9 hours and never get to step foot in the courtroom. There is no excuse for waiting over 11 months to write an order. I will take control of the court
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Family:
Judge Kramer is marries to Lynette (Pickett) Kramer. They have two children, Amanda and Andrew
strive to use my experience to maintain the highest level of dedication for the children and families of Shelby County and I truly try to determine the best interest of each and every child before the Court. The “best interest” I strive for is the best interest of the child “through the eyes of the child.” In seeking this standard I hold myself and all involved in my court to consider each and every action taken “through the eyes of the child,” i.e. how does the action taken affect the individual child as seen by that child. Over the last eleven (11) years I have thoroughly enjoyed coming to “work.” Although the hours may be long and the cases may sometimes be difficult and heart-breaking, being part of a system that strives to strengthen families and support children through difficult times is truly an honor! Being able to “do my job” in Shelby County, Alabama is a privilege. We have great, supportive and caring partners in the school systems, social services, law enforcement, treatment providers and county government. I humbly ask and would be honored to continue to serve as the Juvenile Court Judge for Shelby County and I humbly seek your support in re-electing me on March 1, 2016. Dedicated, Proven, Experienced. Vote Kramer!
Education:
Judge Kramer has his Bachelor’s of Business Administration from The University of Montevallo (‘81) and received his J.D. from Cumberland School of Law in 1984. Personal message:
I have been involved in the Shelby County Juvenile Court System for the last 31 years and have been the District Juvenile Court Judge for the last 11 years. As the Juvenile Court Judge I
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 1 CORLEY ELLIS Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commission District 1 Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1177 Columbiana, AL 35051 Email Address:
ellispropertiesinc@yahoo.com Family:
Married to Julie Harris Ellis and we have a 4 year old son Jamison Education: 1989 Graduate of Shelby County High School 1993 BS in Business Administration from Auburn University 1995 MBA from Auburn University
University 1995 Personal Message:
Thank you citizens of district three for allowing me to serve as your commissioner.
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 4 RONALD C. GRIGGS
Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commissioner District 4 Mailing Address:
Personal Message:
I would like to thank the people of Shelby County, and specifically those from district 1, for giving me the honor to represent them. The trust that they have put in me is very humbling and I look forward to serving this wonderful county for 4 more years.
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 3
1238 9th Avenue SW Alabaster, AL 35007 Email Address:
rgriggs4shelbycodistrict4@gmail. com Website:
Facebook.com/rongriggs4shelbyc ountycommissionerdistrict4 Family:
Republican
I have been married to Cathy Griggs for 41 years and together we have three children (Chris, Chad & Catherine) and three grandchildren.
Election race:
Education:
Shelby County Commission District 3
I attended Samford University where I obtained my B.S. in Physical Education and attended the University of Montevallo where I obtained my Masters of Education in Drivers Education and also received certification in Administration.
JON PARKER
Mailing Address:
840 Hwy 54 Montevallo, Al 35115 Email:
jandkparker3@aol.com Family:
Wife, Kelly, and sons, Will and Jake Education:
BS in Criminal Justice Faulkner
opportunities that the Alabaster/ Pelham area provides for families. I intend to serve the community in an effort to give back to the place that has afforded me so many experiences in my life’s journey. I moved to Alabaster in 1971, graduated from Samford University in 1974, and the University of Montevallo in 1980. I worked at Thompson Middle School from 1975 – 1977 as a teacher, coach, and bus driver. Afterwards I worked at Pelham High School as a teacher, coach, bus driver, and performed administrative duties. In 1987 I went to Shelby County High School and worked until 1993 as an administrative assistant and later as an assistant principal. In 1993 I returned to Thompson High School as an assistant principal and later became the principal. Upon my retirement in 2005, I pursued business ventures in Birmingham and I now work at The Insurance Store in Alabaster. I am knowledgeable of the history of Alabaster and Pelham after have lived and worked in both of the cities. I would now like to work with a team of commissioners to assist the Alabaster/Pelham area by blending local, state, and federal government plans. Together, we can all work to make Shelby County a great place to live.
GENE ROWLEY Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commission, District 4
Personal Message:
I am running for County Commissioner District 4 and would like to now be a part of the Alabaster/Pelham area as an elected official. This county has provided my family a great place to live and work. I respect the job
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1447 Alabaster, AL 35007 Email Address:
gene@generowley.com Website:
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www.generowley.com Family:
Mandy (wife): Amanda, Samantha, Jessica (daughters) Education:
Applied Science Degree from Cochise College and American Military University Personal Message:
My Shelby County roots are deep. I remember the first time I came to Shelby County, as a Boy Scout and our troop came to camp at Oak Mountain State Park. I had no idea then that I would meet my wife here; that our three children would be born at Shelby Baptist; that I would start a business here; or that I would come to know Christ here. And I had no idea that my final resting place would be the National Cemetery in Montevallo, in the same ground as my Father-in-Law. My father taught me that God comes before all else; that family is the core of our society; and that service to our Country is of the highest calling. He instilled in me three core ideals, that I live by today: Integrity, Leadership and Service. These principles make up not only who I am, but the kind of public servant I will be when elected. I believe District 4 needs solid conservative representation on the County Commission. A strong, new voice that will work to continue the unprecedented growth of our county and our communities. Someone with government finance experience, who has been part of a team. A person with a track record of leadership and service. Someone who understands the important role of civic organizations and charities in our communities. Someone who believes in Shelby County. I am that person. That is why I am running for Shelby County Commission for District 4.
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WARD WILLIAMS Republican Election Race:
Shelby County Commission District 4 Mailing Address:
Elect Ward Williams PO Box 2458, Alabaster, AL 35007 Email Address:
Ward@VFSDADS.com Website:
ElectWardWilliams.com Family:
Wife- Suzanne (Married 17 years), Son- Tate 8th grade at Thompson Middle, Son- Carson 7th grade at Thompson Middle, DaughterSarah Paige 3rd grade at Meadow View Elementary Education:
Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) Bachelor of Arts Speech Communication Personal Message:
I am Ward Williams. My family and I have lived in Shelby County since 2002. I am the Founder and Executive Director of Vineyard Family Services, a faith-based nonprofit that fights to keep families together, promotes responsible fatherhood, and feeds kids through Backpack Buddies in the three area school districts. I am so excited to live and work in Shelby County. I am asking for your vote March 1 in the Republican Primary for County Commission District 4. I believe families are the cornerstone of our culture. In order to have a strong, safe community, we have to have strong and safe families. Many factors affect the strength of a family unit including marriage,
parenting issues, financial decisions, and quality schools just to name a few. As county commissioner, my goal will be to help families grow and develop by providing resources to families to help strengthen marriages, relationships and help parents be involved. I believe in strong and safe communities, we must support our first responders. Safety and citizens feeling safe in our community are a top concern of many residents in Shelby County. Along with safety, we must also promote personal responsibility, integrity, and help assist families to self- sufficiency. The county should have strong faith-based and nonprofit partnerships to address issues such as adoption, substance abuse, mental health, foster-care, hunger, sanctity of life, and mentoring. I believe it is important to create a strong economic environment by improving our transportation infrastructure, common sense regulations, and limiting government. We must have strong city and county partnerships and strong marketing of Alabaster and Pelham. We must have low taxes, tax reform, and pay as you go incentives. I believe the county has to be transparent, prudent with money, and have a strong rainy day fund. I am Ward Williams. Come cast your vote for me on March 1.
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 5 ELWYN BEARDEN Republican Election race:
County Commission, District 5 Mailing Address:
3490 Bearden Lane, Helena, AL
Email Address:
elwynb@aol.com Family:
Wife, Debby three children Lindy, Clint, Meredith and two grandchildren Maci and Emma Kate Education:
LINDSEY ALLISON Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commission, District 7 Mailing address:
Business degree from University of Montevallo
454 Valley View Road Indian Springs, AL 35124
Personal Message:
Email address:
Working with the other eight commissioners of Shelby County has been a great honor and pleasure for me the last three years. Each commissioner is so dedicated and so concerned about our county that I have no doubt that our county is in for a very bright future. Also, the staff and the employees of our county are second to none anywhere in the country. The awards and honors that Shelby County receives each year is just proof of the hard work and dedication of each employee. I am blessed to serve the people of Shelby County and pray that God will continue to bless our county and our country.
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 6 MIKE VEST Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commissioner, District 6 Education:
Samford University
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 7
1, 2016 in the Republican Primary election. Thank you for your support.
DR. ROBBIE HAYES Republican Election race: Shelby County Commission, District 9 Mailing Address:
lindseyallison@allisonmay.com
P.O. Box 376 Chelsea, AL 35043
Family:
Email Address:
Husband, Russ Allison. Daughters, Kelsey Allison and Leigh Allison
CommishHayes@gmail.com Webite:
Education:
HayesShelbyCommission.com
B.S. Auburn University J.D. Cumberland School of Law
Family:
COMMISSION, DISTRICT 9 CHRIS DUNN Republican Election race:
Shelby County Commissioner District 9
Wife, Kimila Kallenbach Hayes works at Shelby Baptist Children, P.J. Hayes (UAB student), Tiffany (University of Alabama student), Will (Chelsea High School student) Education:
Undergraduate B.S in Biology, UAB Doctorate of Optometry, UAB School of Optometry Personal Message:
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 352 Chelsea, AL 35043 Email Address:
cd4bama@gmail.com Family:
Son Jackson Dunn age 15, Daughter Anna Grace Dunn age 13 and I am divorced Education:
B.S. Chemical Engineering from The University of Alabama 1994 Personal Message:
Please exercise your constitutional right to vote March
I am Dr. Robbie Hayes and I am running for re-election to District 9 of your Shelby County Commission. I have been a county resident for 42 of my 54 years. I went to Pelham HS and received my UAB B.S. in ‘84 and Doctorate of Optometry in ‘88. After several positions in student politics, I got involved in state and federal politics within optometry and served as keyperson to Governor Fob James. That gives me over 30 years of political experience with Montgomery and Washington on health care and county issues. I came on to the Commission in late 2005, appointed by Gov. Bob Riley and was elected in
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2008 and re-elected in 2012. I have served on multiple local boards and Commission positions and I am the current chair of Commission Finance. And I have a unique financial perspective as a small businessman and a bank director. I opened Hayes Eye Center in 1992 and have been an active volunteer in community and sports organizations for the past quarter century such as Chelsea Kiwanis and Chelsea HS athletics. For years of a down economy, your Commission maintained a conservative fiscal approach to protect your county assets and resources that has resulted in a model other counties come to study. Your Commission, with me as a member, has kept Shelby County conservative and solvent, yet progressive. Now I ask for your vote in the March 1st primary to continue leading our county in the right direction.
COUNTY BOE, PLACE 1 JANE HAMPTON Republican Election race:
Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1
Education:
Personal Message:
1971, B. S. Elementary Education, Auburn University; Med, El. Ed. and Educational Leadership, U. of Montevallo; Ed. S., El. Ed. and Ed. Leadership, U. of Montevallo
As founder of Decoding Dyslexia Alabama, member of Alabama Dyslexia Advisory Council, and Chairman of the Legislative Committee for Alabama Reading Association, it has been rewarding to advocate for appropriate education for all children in Alabama. It is through my experience that I have learned quality in education is attainable only through a collaboration of interested parties. Evolution of the education system has brought unbelievable changes through the implementation of standards and technology in classrooms. However, one area that needs to evolve within the administration of education— inclusion of the voice of parents, teachers and students, or what I refer to as the “Voice That Matters.” The Voice That Matters can be compared to that of customers and employees in business operations. Successful businesses know listening to their customers’ needs and incorporating them into business plans is essential. They have also learned that incorporating the voice of the employees in business operations ensures they have a vested interest in its success. School boards must embrace the importance of incorporating the Voice That Matters in its operations. The Voice That Matters is essential to develop a framework that allows every child to be successful using his or her innate talents and abilities. Officials should request and acknowledge feedback of the people that elected them and it is my mission to instill this. It is my mission to bring the Voice That Matters into the Shelby County Board of Education, promoting open and transparent lines of communication with parents, students and teachers. #TheVoiceThatMatters
Personal Message:
I have enjoyed serving one term on the Shelby County Board of Education and would love to have your vote and serve one more term. I worked in the Shelby County School System from 1971-2008. I taught at Valley Elementary School and Inverness Elementary. I served as assistant principal at Inverness for eight years. I was also a principal at Oak Mountain Elementary for eleven years. I have seen tremendous growth and change in our wonderful school system and have enjoyed being a part of it. I enjoy working with our superintendent, board members and outstanding staff.
RAMONA PILAND RICE Republican Election race:
Shelby County Board of Education, Place 1 Email Address:
Ramona@decodingdyslexiaALA. com
Mailing Address:
Website:
5432 Sunrise Dr. Birmingham, Al 35242
RamonaPilandRice.com Family:
Email Address:
janeevanshampton@gmail.com
Married 27 years to David Rice and they have two children, Marlena (19) and Watson (13).
Family:
Husband, John; daughter, Katie Hampton; daughter, Emily Davis (husband, Shel Davis); one adorable grandson, Jacob Davis
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Education:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Communications and Minor in Marketing
COUNTY BOE, PLACE 5 AUBREY MILLER Republican Election race:
Shelby County Board of Education Email Address:
amiller02@ aol.com Family:
Wife – Beverly; Daughter – Amy Sillmon (Will) (grandchildren – Boyde & Brooks; Daughter Alison Miller
Personal Message:
Thanks for allowing me to serve the citizens of Shelby County as a member of the Shelby County Board of Education. My love affair with public education started long before I was elected to the Board, it began when I married my childhood sweetheart, Beverly. Her dedication as a Teacher and eventually as a Principal inspired me and fueled my passion for education as well. My daughters left this system well prepared to compete in college and to take on successful careers. I am honored to accept another term working with a school system committed to excellence.
Education:
Samford University and University of Alabama
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