Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Woody Baird

Municipal elections

Alex City elects new mayor in razor-thin runoff

After a bitter battle, a former Goodyear director and pastor narrowly defeated the incumbent by just 58 votes.

September 24, 2025

Alex City councilman rips mayor, says he’s acted childish and distorted his own record

Alexander City councilman Eric Brown said Mayor Woody Baird has behaved childishly and took credit for projects he had nothing to do with.

September 19, 2025

Baird’s “impeccable record” leaves Alexander City paying more, getting less

Families in Alexander City face soaring utility bills, foul water, and failed promises while Mayor Baird touts his “impeccable record.”

September 12, 2025

Woody Baird’s “impeccable record”? Let’s separate fact from fiction

Woody Baird touts an “impeccable record,” but his tenure reveals stalled projects, wasted money, divisive leadership, and taxpayers left behind.

September 9, 2025

Mayor tied campaign sign swap to cancer event catering in controversial email

An email from Alexander City Mayor Woody Baird appears to tie support for a cancer awareness event to the removal of a rival’s campaign sign.

July 22, 2025