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Judicial candidates campaign in St. Clair County

Thursday, several statewide Republican judicial candidates attended the St. Clair County candidate’s forum in Pell City. Debra Jones is running in a three-way Republican primary for associate justice of the Alabama Supreme Court. She is a judge in Calhoun and clay county. Jones said, “I would love to serve,” on the Supreme Court. “I bring … Continued
May 28, 2018

Will Ainsworth campaigns in St. Clair County

Thursday, State Representative Will Ainsworth, R-Guntersville, campaigned in Pell City with the St. Clair County Republican Party at a lunch meeting. Ainsworth is running for lieutenant governor in the Republican primary. “I voted for Donald Trump,” Ainsworth said, “I currently serve in the Alabama legislature.” Ainsworth praised three St. Clair County elected officials. “I want … Continued
May 25, 2018

Rusty Jessup campaigns for House District 30

Rusty Jessup spoke to the St. Clair County Republican Party on Thursday about his candidacy for Alabama House of Representatives House District 30. Jessup said that about half of St. Clair County is in District 30, but, based on population, 55 percent of the people the district live in Etowah County. “When I first beame … Continued
April 20, 2018

House passes bill granting equal access to all educational professional organizations

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 159 granting equal access to the schools to all educational professional organizations. Senate Bill 159 is sponsored by Sen. Shay Shelnutt, R-Trussville. It was carried on the floor of the Alabama House by State Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City. Butler … Continued
March 8, 2018

St. Clair County rejects tax increases

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, St. Clair County voters went to the polls and sent a resounding message that they did not want to pay higher taxes. Sixty-one percent of voters rejected the proposed 59 percent increase in property taxes for schools. “Want to thank the folks in Moody, Springville, Leeds, and Margaret … Continued
January 31, 2018

St. Clair voters vote on whether to raise taxes on Tuesday

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Tuesday, St. Clair County voters go to the poll to decide whether or not to raise property taxes.  The large tax increase is to support the schools in St. Clair County. St. Clair County School System Board Attorney John Rhea said in a statement that the board asked him … Continued
January 29, 2018

McClendon to introduce bill for winner-take-all special elections

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, announced that he plans to introduce legislation changing how state Legislature vacancies are filled. Currently, the Alabama Legislature is meeting for the 2018 regular legislative session. Representatives from across the state are meeting in Montgomery to decide state affairs. Not everyone is represented though. … Continued
January 16, 2018

Candidates appeal to St. Clair County Farmers

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Monday, January 15, 2018, the St. Clair County Farmer’s Federation held a political forum in Ashville, Alabama.  Candidates spoke to the farmers about the issues facing St. Clair County and the state of Alabama. “I have served one term in the Senate and three terms in the House,” state … Continued
January 16, 2018

Judge Stewart campaigns for AL Supreme Court in St. Clair County

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 16, 2017 Circuit Judge Sarah Stewart was in Pell City to speak to the St. Clair County Republican Party.  Stewart is running for a seat on the Alabama Supreme Court. Stewart said that she is originally from Oklahoma; but has lived in Mobile for the last 24 … Continued
November 17, 2017