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I ask for your 30 Years Management Experience Prayers and Vote on June 5th Awarded Conservation District Elected Official of the Year Community Leadership Award from • Proven Conservative Christian Governor Kay Ivy Leader Endorsed by the Local Farmer Federation • Retired Military • Combat Veteran • Farmer COMMISSIONER PLACE 2 Paid Political Advertisement by Gary Marchman 14073 Hwy 157, Vinemont, AL 35179 2 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com
68643-1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 3 cullmantimes.com Cullman County Commission Associate Commissioner Place 2 Garry Marchman Andy Coffey Age: 55 Education: West Point Age: 63 Road Dept., including as district Political website: facebook. Family: Wife, Bobbie High School, Wallace Family: Wife, Kathy, 3 children supervisor com/Andy-Coffey-For-Cullman- Marchman; 2 children State; Athens State Email: [email protected] Education: Courtland High County-Commissioner-Place-2- Email: gmarchman@ Occupation: Associate Occupation: Retired after 27 School, Memphis Theological West-Side co.cullman.al.us county commissioner; years with Cullman County Seminary Facebook: facebook. retired, U.S. Army com/garry.marchman ndy Coffey is said Cullman’s extensive job of assuring quality sion seat on the ballot seeking to un- rural road network work that lasts, saving this election cycle, the ncumbent Garry “You can know all seat incumbent — among the largest the county on funds Place 2 spot represents Marchman is look- you need to know Garry March- county-maintained road that can go toward one of two associate ing to retain his seat about fixing a road, A man next systems in Alabama — paving more miles of commissioner posi- as one of Cullman and if you don’t have week as the faces a tough future as road. tions under the coun- ICounty’s two associate the money, you can’t Republican road bases deteriorate “That’s a waste of ty’s three-commission- county commissioners fix that road,” he said. Party’s at a rate faster than the money,” he said. “I er form of government. when he Local legislators and a nominee commission can up- think we can do a bet- The two associate faces a handful of concerned for the grade or replace them. ter job and save money commissioners serve challenge residents continue to Place 2 In addition, he said by doing it right the staggered terms along- from fellow float ideas to find new seat (West Side) on he believes the com- first time.” side a commission Republican sources of funding for the Cullman County mission can do a better The only commis- chairman. Andy Cof- the county’s annual Commission. fey in next road budget. But until Coffey spent his week’s party primary. local officials and the career with the Cull- Marchman, who legislative delegation man County Road serves as the Place can find consensus and Department, giving 2 (West Side) associ- execute such a plan, it’s him 27 years’ worth ate commissioner, is difficult to please all of up-close exposure finishing out his first the residents who use to the county appa- ELECT four-year term in office. or live along county ratus most connect- He cites his work with roads, he said. ed with the good June 5, 2018 other local leaders in “You can’t ask for will of many local recruiting new indus- more money to fix roads voters. During the tries, and the jobs they until you’re spending last few years of his bring, as a highlight money the way you tenure with the road of the work he’s done need to spend it. What department, Coffey during his first term. we’ve got to have is a served as a district ANDY COFFEY At a recent candi- good, firm plan and go supervisor. date forum, he also forward with that plan.” Coffey has cam- addressed the county’s The only commission paigned on the pledge Cullman County Commission ongoing struggle to keep seat on the ballot this to make positive Place 2 up maintenance on its election cycle, the Place changes, saying he extensive road network 2 spot represents one of did not enter the com- • Conservative Values — one of the state’s two associate commis- mission race with 27 years of Maintenance/ Road Building Experience largest county-main- sioner positions under any antipathy toward • tained road systems the county’s three-com- Marchman or other • District Road Supervisor — by acknowledging missioner form of commissioners, and • 38 years of Pastoral Experience that funding remains government. The two that he simply feels the limiting factor in associate commission- he is well qualified to keeping pace with the ers serve staggered take on the job.
deteriorating effects of terms alongside a com- At a recent candi- 90142-1 Mother Nature. mission chairman. date forum, Coffey Paid Political Adv. by Andy Coffey, P.O. Box 88, Bremen, AL 35033 4 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com Alabama House District 12 Cullman County First Corey Harbison As your state Representative, I fully support and appreciate local law enforcement leaders like Home: Good Hope Political Party: Republican Harbison; brother, Gavin Sheriff Matt Gentry and their efforts to protect Email: corey_harbison@ Public office held: Ala- Harbison; sister, Sarah and serve our community. yahoo.com bama House District 12 Jacobs; grandmother, Political website Family: wife Whitney, Geraldene Bailey As a certified law enforcement officer myself, I address: coreyharbi- expecting a child; mother, Education: Good Hope understand how important school resources officers are. son.com Annette (Steve) Farr; High School, BS, Athens School safety is a priority for me. I pledge to work hard Occupation: city manager father, Trent (Karen) State. to obtain funding for these type programs. hen the Alabama Legis- With an evaluation system that I will work with our Police Chiefs, Sheriffs and lature returns to work in doesn’t automatically drop someone Superintendents to support their efforts to provide 2019, Corey Harbison is eye- because of testing positive for drugs, safe schools for our children. ing several issues that will Harbison said direction and effective Wbe heavy on the agenda for lawmakers. treatment could be provided in both The General Fund, the topic of con- cases. stant discussion among Harbison also said he supports and legislators, is burdened looks to law enforcement working by funding mechanisms with schools and the community to that allow little room continue improving safety for students for financing some of and teachers. He said law enforcement the state’s most pressing officials locally are always studying, needs, said Harbison, working with schools, churches and who is seeking to return for a second businesses to have meaningful safety term in the Alabama House of Repre- plans in place. sentatives. “We have a problem budgeting for ‘I enjoy public service service. I state agencies. We should be having decided at a very young age that I each agency starting at zero and show wanted to get involved and make why they need the dollars and how a difference in my community. I they will be spent,” Harbison said. feel I have the skills and ability to Instead, the General Fund Commit- make Cullman a better of a place On June 5, tee, which Harbison is not a member, to live. As your state Representa- bases agencies’ funding off of the tive, I fully support and appreci- previous year. In many cases, he said, ate local law enforcement leaders Re-elect those agencies are spending money like Sheriff Matt Gentry and their that is not needed near the end of the efforts to protect and serve our budget year, because they don’t want community.’ Corey Harbison to lose dollars in the next funding cycle. Funding for infrastructure -- roads Alabama House of As a former mayor having served as and bridges -- has long been conten- a deputy, Harbison said the rising prob- tious in Alabama. Harbison said the lem with mental health care and drugs head of the Alabama Department Representatives, District 12 deserve more attention, but with clear of Transportation holds a cabinet answers. position and reports directly to the “I believe the drug problem and governor. mental health issue go hand in hand,” “The Legislature certainly gas Harbison said. input, but that department answers Harbison said the complexity in the directly to the governor. We need more Pd. Pol. Adv by Corey Harbinson, PO Box 472, Cullman, AL 35056 issue that someone who is picked up control in the Legislature and I think on a mental health order and tests you would then see more accom- 85751-1 positive for drugs is turned away. plished for our roads,” Harbison said. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 5 cullmantimes.com Alabama House District 12 Alex J Chaney is... Alex J. Chaney Committed to Cullman’s Conservative Christian Values Home: Good Hope Civic or community Family: Son of Kim Email: ajchaneylaw@ organization mem- and Maureen Chaney; Committed to the Safety and Protection gmail.com berships: Vice Pres- sister, Emily Ann of our Children Born and Unborn Occupation: Attorney ident of the Cullman Chaney; fiancé, Paige at Law County Republican Party, Washburn Believes in a strong national defense Political Party: Repub- Member at large on the Education: University with border security lican State of Alabama Re- of Alabama - Bachelor Public office sought: publican Party Executive of Arts; Jones School Against taxes and for a smaller more Alabama House of Rep- Committee, Cullman Ro- of Law - Juris Doctorate resentative District 12 tary Club, Cullman United Church Membership: efficient government Way Board Sacred Heart Will cut waste and use savings to improve fficient government and sup- practicing attorney, I have seen first- infrastructure to continue growth port for small businesses are hand how mental illness is impacting us high on Alex Chaney’s platform locally. Those suffering from mental ill- Strong supporter of 2nd amendment and in his quest for the District 12 ness are filling our county jails, prisons, will defend your Right to Bear Arms Eseat in the Alabama House of Repre- and our cemeteries,” Chaney said. sentatives. Local suicides and mental illness-re- As vice-president of the lated assaults, standoffs and homicides Cullman County Repub- are at an all-time high, he said, adding lican Party, Chaney said that several terrorist threats have Alex will be there for you... he is deeply conservative been made at local schools because of Listen to your concerns regarding and said state government the lack of mental health services for has become top-heavy and adolescents. our community, our families, and bureaucratic. our way of life. He understands “I am for smaller and more efficient ‘I am committed to the conserva- that it’s his job to take those government,” Chaney said. “Looking tive Christian values of this com- at how the public’s money is spent munity. Protection of the unborn, issues back to Montogomery and would allow us to maximize budget strong national defense, boarder get results. and make better use of the money we security, smaller government have.” and the right to bear arms.’ Chaney also supports the contin- ued recruiting of new companies to While the Legislature should be tak- Cullman and the state, but he said ing action on mental health, Chaney small businesses that have long been said the Cullman area cannot wait. He On June 5th invested in the community need to be said he will work to develop more local protected and given incentives that services for mental health. continue to make them viable. Infrastructure issues are related to He also said small farmers that drive inaction in the Legislature and how VOTE the local and state economies also money is spent in Alabama, Chaney should be supported. said. Chaney said he does not support new Chaney said he suspects too much taxes, but if there is interest by local money is going to something other residents he would consider those than roads and bridges, which creates ALEX J. CHANEY proposals and ensure voters have the a public safety problem and will slow opportunity to decide the issue. economic growth. ALABAMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He also said lawmakers have failed School safety, Chaney said should to address the issues surrounding the include discussions and planning DISTRICT 12 mental health crisis. that involves school officials, school “Cullman families are suffering. As a boards, parents and law enforcement. Paid Political Advertising by Alex. Chaney, P.O.Box 1052, Cullman, AL 35056 79889-1 6 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com Alabama State Senate, District 4 Paul Bussman Garlan Gudger Age: 61 Dental Society of Alabama School of Age: 43 tectural Antiques; Cullman Church member- Incumbent: Alabama Education: Bachelor of Dentistry Candidate: Alabama City Council president ship: First Baptist State Senate, District 4 Science, Troy Univer- Church membership: State Senate, District 4 Education: Samford Church Occupation: Dentist/ sity: Doctor of Dental Daystar Church Occupation: Owner University; Cullman Family: Heather Pierce State Senator, Cullman Medicine, University Family: Holly, Noah, Kendall of Southern Accents Archi- High School Gudger; 2 children
aul Bussman life. Some counties are sources of revenue in ullman busi- same holds true for whole — instead of the is currently doing very well eco- the face of a number of nessman Gar- each county, city, connected few.” finishing out his nomically while others mounting public costs, lan Gudger is town, community Enriching education- second consecu- struggle at times. Bussman maintains challenging and neighborhood. al opportunities, espe- Ptive term as the Cull- “Different forms of a staunch opposition Ctwo-term incumbent My task is to listen cially for those seek- man area’s representa- government are found to raising taxes as a Paul Bussman for the to their concerns and ing essential skills tive in the across the district. solution. Republican issues. That knowl- to help them enter an Alabama One county requires “My job is to study nomina- edge will guide me to increasingly sophisti- Senate. citizens to vote on any budgets and clearly tion as the make decisions and cated and diversifying A self-de- local legislation. Anoth- understand how the District 4 vote in Montgomery local workforce, is one scribed er county commission government spends candidate in the manner that of Gudger’s chief con- conserva- does not have a full- money,” he said. “I take in the best represents them. cerns for government. tive Repub- time commission chair- that responsibility very Alabama Understanding we “As a business own- lican first elected to man and the chairman seriously and do not see Senate. have differences and er, I know how much office in 2010, Bussman changes every nine the need to take more Gudger, owner of listening is the way to a good workforce mat- faces challenger Garlan months. One county money out of our citi- Southern Accents find out how to truly ters, and it starts with Gudger in the party has a very strong zens’ pockets through Architectural An- help.” our education system,” primary race this June healthcare system, and additional property tiques in Cullman, Gudger takes a he said. 5. The primary winner the other counties have taxes or any other tax.” was born and raised populist approach to “We must provide the will face no Democratic rural hospitals that are Solving an ongoing in Cullman County, any suggestion that tax training opportunities opposition in the gener- barely getting by,” add- funding and treatment and currently serves increases are a way of for those in the work- al election. ing that he had worked gap in health and men- as president of the securing new revenues force to take on new Covering portions with local leaders in tal health care, along Cullman City Coun- for public coffers. “We challenges in order to of Cullman, Winston, Haleyville to avert a with ethics reform, cil. As an elected lead- need to be smarter on better him or herself. Lawrence, and Marion hospital closure in the prison funding, eco- er in north Alabama, whom and what we Our primary goal Counties, Bussman rep- Marion County city. nomic and jobs growth, Gudger said he has tax,” he explained. needs to be to provide resents the Alabama At times at odds with curbing drug abuse and observed the shared “We are one of the few our children with a Senate’s 4th District. party leadership at the reforming the funding needs of the commu- states that taxes food. better life than we had. With a combined state level, Bussman has of public education nities that make up Let’s eliminate that For higher wages, I population of more gone his own way when are other key points of District 4, and has and put that money simply feel we need to than 130,000 people, other Republicans have Bussman’s platform. learned from listen- back into the economy, provide people with the the mostly rural and pressured him on bloc Finding legislative ing to their people while at the same time opportunity to grow suburban district has votes with which he dis- solutions that provide and leadership. reforming how the state professionally, which a unique set of needs, agreed. He left a position a sustainable long- “From my extensive gives out tax credits to will translate into high- as well as significant of leadership within the term framework is one campaigning in the certain entities. er pay.” diversity from one area Republican caucus in of Bussman’s biggest four counties, and “I am against Gudger said the Ala- within the district to 2016 after conflicting goals as an Alabama listening to the people corporate cronyism, bama legislature must the next, Bussman re- with party leaders over senator. in those communities, especially special tax find reliable long-term cently told the Times. how a lottery bill was “Each county has I have learned they all credits and carve-outs solutions to funding “The counties in passed and sent to the very different needs, have different issues that been on the books problems that affect District 4 vary a great House of Representa- and because I travel and concerns,” Gudger for decades without not only education, but deal,” he said. “Each tives. my district routinely, I told the Times. the necessary over- courts, law enforce- county has its individ- As the state strug- understand those dif- “No two families sight. Give the money ment, and health and ual identity and way of gles to find long-term ferences,” he said. are alike, and the back to the people as a mental health care. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 7 cullmantimes.com Cullman County Probate Judge Tammy Brown Carol Berry Age: 54 Club Age: 51 memberships: Sacred Heart Altar Home: Simcoe Family: Husband, Frankie Brown; Home: City of Cullman Society Email: [email protected] son, Elijah “Eli” Brown; daughter, Kela Email: [email protected] Family: Husband, Johnny Berry; Phone: 256-531-8347 Brown Allison; granddaughters, Abbie Phone: 256-708-6550 children: CJ, Andrew, Ethan and Political website address: Allison & Naomi Brown Political website address: elect Conor; grandchildren, Bella, Alexa and [email protected] Education: Vinemont High School, Carol Berry on Facebook Bennett Political Party: Republican Wallace State Community College Political Party: Republican Education: Vinemont High school, Public office held: Probate Judge Church Membership: Non-denomi- Public sought: Prodate Judge 1985; Wallace State Community College Community organization: Lioness national Civic or community organization Church Membership: Sacred Heart
earing the completion of a Law Institute, and has completed and fficiency in the probate the probate office, Berry said men- full term as probate judge, been awarded the Certificate for the judge office, along with tal health is one of the most issues Tammy Brown’s career Probate Judges Law Course. mounting concerns about facing the role of the probate judge. goes back to 1987 when she “I am very proud of the hard work mental health care are Noting that Cullman County’s Nstarted working in office’s driver of my employees as we have managed Eamong Carol Berry’s platforms for reported suicides doubled from licensing division. this huge case load increase with the election. 2016 to 2017, Berry said the pro- From that point, Brown With 23 years in bate judge needs to be a leader in has worked in the various ‘The Probate Judge’s office the accounting field, bringing the community together duties of the probate of- is rewarding in all and every including nine in a to address the problem. fice, including the election phase of the office. I first began partnership with her division. working in the office in 1987 mother, Berry wants to ‘I am running for Probate Judge Elected in 2012, she notes in the driver license, Then as resolve delays in court because Cullman needs a that the case load for men- time went I learned and worked hearings, proposing leader that can make tough tal health commitments has doubled in recording, probate court and morning and afternoon sessions to decisions while being fair. I in the last two years as the state and elections. Selling license is a alleviate the wait. believe I can make the office community struggle to find solutions. part of the office but I quick- As the founder of a nonprofit more efficient and effective “Mental health issues are at a ly learned that there is a lot organization that raised more while serving our community. crisis, not only statewide, but at the more to the office. Throughout than $100,000 for community Probate court handles things local level,” Brown said. my working years in the office needs, Berry also stresses the that affect our everyday life.. She said the cooperation among and being elected as Probate importance of the probate judge A ‘caring court’ is what you law enforcement, Cullman Regional Judge in 2012, I have to the best being accessible to the public and should expect and I can bring WellStone Behavioral Health and the of my ability made sure that ev- maintain a good relationship with that to the people in Cullman probate office has made the increase ery person or family that needed other officials. County. I am committed to the in those cases manageable, but she the probate office was treated “There’s no way for us to address community and dedicated to said establishing more options for in a professional manner.’ the concerns of our community progress.” patient beds and treatment at the without knowing their needs. We local level will go a long way toward approximately the same number of must be accessible,” Berry said. “The state has taken its hands off dealing with the issue. employees as the probate office had Berry has experience in budget- of mental health in Alabama, and Brown said the probate judge office 15 to 20 years ago,” Brown said. ing, management and collaborating we must address from a local level carries a wide range of duties under She noted the probate court was with others, and for a decade has the crisis that we now find our- the Code Of Alabama, which in- involved in 391 adoptions in the past been involved in advocating for the selves in,” Berry said in a recent cludes mental health commitments, five years, averaging 78 per year, rights of the mentally ill. interview. adoptions, conservatorships, guard- providing children with homes. Pledging to streamline proce- Cullman County suicides were re- ianships, estates and wills, condem- The services provided by the office, dures in the probate office, she ported at 15 in 2016, and 30 in 2017. nations, and governing elections. including elections every two-evened also said training and leadership Berry said educational efforts Brown was elected Cullman County years and involving 51 precincts, through her experience in busi- need to be part of the solution to Probate Judge in 2012 and is currently takes planning and management, ness management would make the suicides, but she also said health completing her first six-year term in She said she made some changes workflow more effective for the services at the local level, to offset office. She continues probate court upon election to help with the many public. what the state doesn’t provide, will training at the University of Alabama duties the employees perform. Aside from the daily efficiency of make a difference. 8 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com
89549-1 WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 9 cullmantimes.com Cullman County Circuit Judge, Place 2 Martha Evans Williams Melvin Hasting
Home: City of Cullman supervised visitation center; Member Home: Pleasant Grove community man Area Chamber of Commerce, Contact: [email protected]. Cullman County Community Corrections Contact: [email protected]. Alabama Cattlemen’s Associatiation Facebook: Martha Williams Board; Member Mental Health Task- Facebook: MelvinHasting@electmel- Education: BS, UAB, Juris Doctor- Occupation: Currently Cullman County force; charter member Cullman City vinhasting ate, Birmingham School of Law Circuit Judge, Place 2 Schools Foundation. Occupation: Attorney for 16 years Church membership: Member, Family: Husband, Bill McCartney; Education: Cullman High School; BA in Family: Wife, Shea Baker Hasting; trustee of Fairview West Baptist daughter and son-in-law, Lucy Lavender Economics from Samford University; Ju- sons, Landon Ballew, Spencer, Brody Church & Dr. Rich Desruisseau. ris Doctorate from University of Alabama Affiliations: Republican Party, Cull- Affiliations: Republican, Past President School of Law. and Board Member Good Samaritan Church membership: Member Grace Epis- elvin Hasting’s quest man County Circuit Court to have Health Clinic and Daystar House Shelter copal Church – Lay Eucharistic Minister, Altar for the Place 2 circuit one one judge handle the entire for Women and Children; Charter Mem- Guild, Arnold Street Band, Lay Reader, Cursillo judge seat comes with criminal caseload has caused a ber Cullman County Children’s Policy Lay Rector, and various other ministries. 16 years of practicing challenge for the court concern- Council; Founding Member Quiet Place, Mlaw, and a personal experience ing the effective and efficient use from being a victim. of jurors. He said cases are being ncumbent Circuit Judge Mar- said the circuit clerk has lost half of “Not only do I have delayed too long because of the tha Williams is well aware of her staff during the cutbacks. extensive trial expe- practice in place. the challenges courts face with Williams and her opponent, Hasting, rience in the 16 years As judge, Hasting said would reduced funding, but through ex- have battled in the campaign over of practicing law, but take the initiative to contact attor- Iperience, cooperation and assistance bail in criminal cases. She said her I also have experience neys prior to each jury week and from the Legislature she believes opponent has contended she set bail in the disappointment having pre-trial dockets to deter- the system will continue too low, yet, he and his co-counsel and frustration of be- mine the order of trials. Another to effectively serve the have sued her, the other judges, the ing a victim of crime that has not solution, he said, is to not limit any community. circuit clerk and sheriff in federal received compensation and justice one jury week for just criminal With five and a half court claiming that their bail amounts from the criminals who have tak- cases, to also include civil jury cas- years as judge, one of the are too high. en my property,” Hasting said. es which are prepared for trial in greatest challenges she “This is not a political issue. This is Hasting said one of the the most the event that the criminal cases has seen is the impact of a community safety issue. As for me, I important responsibilities of a circuit on the docket are all settled. prison overcrowding and sentencing will follow the law. I will look at each court judge are handling criminal Hasting has sparred with Wil- guidelines on the court. case and determine what is appropri- trials and the supervision of those liams throughout the campaign, She said it is not uncommon to ate and authorized under the law. My convicted of serious felonies such as including bail for suspects. sentence someone to seven years in primary considerations will always murder, robbery, burglary, sex and The Constitution requires bail to prison and receive a notice from the be community safety and fairness,” drug offenses. He said he will assure be set in all criminal cases except Parole Board within a few months that Williams said. residents of Cullman County that vi- for capital murder, Hasting said. that person has either been paroled or Before winning the previous circuit olent criminals and career criminals The purpose of bail, he said, is is being considered for parole. judge race, Williams worked seven will be incarcerated when justice so two-fold: one being the protection Alabama prisons are overcrowded years in the District Attorney Office, requires them to be. and safety of the community and throughout the state and the Legisla- prosecuting felony offenses involving “I take pride in raising my the other is to ensure the appear- ture has not reached an agreement on child victims. She continues to serve family in a relatively safe Cullman ance of the accused at trial. Seri- how to relieve the situation. She said on the Cullman County Children’s County, and I want to ensure that ousness of the criminal charges the lack of funding for prisons and Policy Council, the Board of Direc- my family’s future in Cullman is to be considered when setting the sentencing guidelines need to be tors for Cullman County Community County will be a future of safety bail. With capital murder being addressed in the Legislature. Corrections, and a newly-formed task and security,” Hasting said. the most serious criminal charge, “What is lacking is truth in sentenc- force to address mental health Issues Hasting said his law experience he said he will not grant bail in ing and I hope our representatives will in the community. covers litigation of various legal is- those cases. While protecting address this critical issues in the next The experience as a prosecutor, 20 sues and has made him the see the the constitutional rights of those session,” Williams said. years of private law practice and more importance of hearing both sides accused of crimes is important, the Meanwhile, Cullman County has than five years as a circuit judge are heard in all cases prior to making primary consideration in setting two circuit judges, two district judges the experience factors Williams has any ruling in a case. bail should be the protection of the and four judicial assistants. Williams campaigned on during the election. Hasting said the decision in Cull- community, he said. 10 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com Alabama House of Representatives, District 9 Scott Stadthagen Justin Morrow
Family: Wife, Amy Peck Stadthagen; Community organization mem- Family: Wife, Kimberly; daughter, Ada- for Waynes Environmental Services, son, Collins berships: Chair of the Hartselle Area lynn; son, Ezra. where he represents the company in Facebook: facebook.com/scottstad- Chamber Commerce, member of Eco- Facebook: facebook.com/JustinMor- chambers of commerce, home builders thagen4D9 nomic Development group of Hartselle, rowDistrict9 associations, and maintains realtor Contact: scottstadthagen.com/home member of Morgan County Builders Contact: justinmorrowfordistrict9.com relations. Church membership: Hartselle First Association, member of Hartselle Rotary, Education: Falkville High School; Community organization mem- Baptist Church Hartselle Kiwanis, Leadership of Hart- alumni of Athens State University with berships: Chambers of commerce; Occupation: Owner Hagen Homes Inc. selle and the National Rifle Association. a BA in political science and marketing Home Builders Association Occupation: Business development cott Stadhagen kicked off his skilled workers for manufacturing campaign to replace District jobs that are opening up in the area, alkville graduate Justin is a priority in his campaign, includ- 9 Rep. Ed Henry nearly a year and while school systems are doing a Morrow is pushing stronger ing the assurance that law enforce- ago, promoting a pro-business better job in workforce development, schools to building economic ment agencies have the adequate Sbackground and support for schools that can be improved. opportunities in his run for funds and resources necessary to do as the foundation of the future. “I think it’s important for us to Fthe District 9 seat in the Alabama their jobs. Across District 9, grab ahold of this and go ahead full House of Representatives Morrow said he would like to see school systems are the throttle,” he said. Morrow said he is more partnerships between schools, foundation the commu- Stadthagen does not favor tax committed to providing business councils and local business- nities, Stadhagen said. increases. teachers and schools es to teach students valuable skills “We need to make “I think we’re taxed enough,” he with the best tools to that they can take into the work- sure they are treated as said. “But I also know our infra- care for and educate force. such,” he said. structure is struggling. We have to students, which, he said, “I realize that college is not for Through staying involved in local find a way to find the funding for our will lead to better jobs in everyone,” he said. “And I know that communities, Stadhagen said his infrastructure.” the region. someone in a skilled trade can do goal is to ensure that the people of Stadthagen said too much of the Among Morrow’s political po- just as well in life as someone with a District 9 are represented in Mont- state budget is already earmarked, sitions are working to protect college degree.” gomery so that the area can capi- and going through the budget to cut “God-given rights,” including the Instead of raising taxes, money can talizes on economic development, any wasteful spending could be an Second Amendment and the rights of be found in wasteful spending in the improved infrastructure, and contin- alternative to a tax, but if a tax in- the unborn. budget, Morrow said. ued education excellence. crease does come up, it should be up Morrow said protecting children “Let’s look for other routes,” he He also said there is a shortage of to the residents of the state to decide. from those who want to exploit them said.
Contact: bowl- inghd9.com/ James Bowling Family: wife, Amanda; chil- dren, 2 ames Bowling describes “I am a fiscal conser- He is also a supporter of protect- portunities for economic growth. Occupation: himself as a fiscal conserva- vative and believe the ing the Second Amendment and Failing to provide Internet ser- Chemical com- tive who favors budget and term ‘limited govern- said family values and biblical vice widely across the state will pany employee tax reforms at the state level ment’ includes lower- principles are the bedrock of leave many children disadvan- Community Jto better provide state services. ing taxes and stopping society. taged, he added. organization The District 9 House of Repre- needless waste. I Bowling also said Medicaid has Bowling also said money at member- sentatives candidate said he favors believe making the grown out of control and should the state level needs to be routed ships: Dan- limited government and believes government more efficient will aid undergo reforms. back into mental health services, ville Volunteer lower taxes and cutting wasteful in reducing the deficit and one day He also favors improving roads which would make safer commu- Fire Depart- spending will open the door to eliminating it altogether,” Bowling and bridges as well technology so nities and reduce prison over- ment sustained economic growth. states in his platform. that residents will have more op- crowding. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 11 cullmantimes.com Cullman County School Board - Fairview/Parkside Michael Knop Shane Rusk
Age: 53 Education: Fairview High School, Age: 36 Occupation: Realtor with NuVi- Family: Wife: Audrey Knop; seven UAB Family: Wife, Jasmine Hipp Rusk sion Real Estate, Cullman children; foster parent Occupation: Engineer, Marshall Education: Studied at Wallace Facebook: facebook.com/shane. County, 23 years State Community College; Busi- rusk ness Management, Athens State 1983 graduate of Fair- should make budgeting and University; Fairview High School view High School and accountability important. an engineer, Michael Keeping the school system airview graduate and real additional emphasis on farming Knop looks closely at financially secure is a priority, estate agent Shane Rusk is needed to make sure more Afoundations and equity where but Knop also said spending is pushing for improved young people stay in the area to education is concerned. should focus directly on im- technology and technical work the farms after the current “I build bridges proving the classroom experi- Ftraining to help students pre- generation retires. and just like you ences for students. pare for the work force. Rusk wants to see public need a strong foun- “We want to make sure teach- Rush, who work education provide more empha- dation for that, we ers have the resources needed at NuVision Real sis on non-college track careers also need that in to provide the best education Estate, said he will that teach technical and trade reading and math for students,” he said. place a priority on skills, which would open doors to beginning in ele- Working county government, safety, technolo- higher-paying jobs in the manu- mentary school,” Knop said in Knop said he is accustomed gy and technical facturing realm. a recent interview. to using money wisely where education, to make For the system’s budget, Rusk While pledging to work close- goals and projects are con- sure students are safe in the said he would like to see a top-to- ly with other board members cerned. classroom and have the right bottom audit that would figure and the superintendent, Knop “I would like to see high ex- education to let them succeed in out exactly where the money is said he wants to engage closely pectations for our students so Cullman County. going and create ways to gen- with the community about the that they have the best oppor- Along with the technical educa- erate additional money for the expectations and success of tunities when they graduate,” tion that could help students get students’ education. students. A recent scorecard on Knop said. jobs with one of the industries “Our kids are falling further some county schools, he said, that is in the area, Rush said and further behind,” he said. William ‘Bill’ Ballew
Age: 43 s a career educator, Wil- I want to make sure that we are other school board members while Family: Wife, Krysta Meacham liam “Bill” Ballew brings doing everything that we can do as taking into consideration the needs Ballew; daughter, student at Fair- the perspective of working a school system and as school board of students and the community. view directly with teachers and members to return your kid back to My vision for the Cullman County Education: UNA, bachelor’s Astudents in his race for Place 2 you the same way that you dropped Board of Education is to learn to degree in history; University of on the Cullman County Board of them off or sent them to school.” think outside the box when making Alabama, master’s degree in edu- Education. Ballew said as a board member decisions be it in general or the cational leadership; Ed.S. degree Ballew said he will em- he wants to ensure budgets are really tough decisions,” he said. “We in educational leadership. phasize safety to make student-centered and distributed have got to start by asking the ques- Occupation: 18 years as an edu- sure the students are equally among the schools to make tions such as ‘Why can’t we do this?’ cator, coach, administrator secure in the classroom. sure Fairview and Parkside get their or ‘Why can’t this be done.’ Facebook: WilliamBallewforC- “The only thing that fair shares. Successful school systems, he said, CBOEDistrict2Seat trumps learning is the He has also pledged to be a team find ways to over challenges and Email: [email protected] safety of our kids,” he said. “And player with the superintendent and obstacles. 12 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com Cullman County Board of Education/District 7 Jason Speegle Kerry Neighbors
Age: 45 in Huntsville; Good Hope High School Age: 38 Board of Education, District 7/ Contact: [email protected] Home: Trimble community Contact: facebook.com/kerry. Good Hope Family: Wife, Rita Hafer Speegle; 2 children Occupation: Mesco Building Solutions;- neighbors.92 Education: Good Hope High Education: Studied at University of Alabama Serves on Cullman County Board of Ed Family: Married to Angela Neigh- School bors, 3 children Occupation: Eva Bank, Cullman ason Speegle is in many areas but the age because they are being Candidate: Cullman County County Association of Realtors seeking a third of the buildings and size of used more and more as term on the Cull- the school system makes it multipurpose facilities, erry Neighbors sees ber asked for the candidates’ man County Board difficult to operate beyond and he would like to con- Good Hope growing, thoughts on arming teachers to Jof Education and has wit- some of the fundamental tinue the system’s empha- as one of three cities in help keep students safe in the nessed the school system needs. sis on music and arts pro- Cullman County, which classroom, Neighbors said he did struggling Looking forward to the grams. On a local level, he Kraises his concern on whether not support that idea. financially to June 5 election, Speegle said he would like to see the schools can handle a new Neighbors said he also has maintaining said the knowledge and plans in place for expand- wave of students. concerns about school safety, but a state-re- experience of serving two ing Good Hope’s schools to “We’ve got to have recently said he was not in favor quired re- terms will be valuable in keep up with the growth some plans in place of arming teachers. serve emer- pushing the school system that the city is seeing. to accommodate the Teachers, he said, should be gency fund. forward educationally and “In the next five to 10 growth,” he said. focused on providing an educa- During his two terms in managing spending years, we’re going to be To help promote tion to their students, and adding on the board, Speegle said and policies. looking at portables,” he school growth, a gun to the classroom would be the school system has He said managing avail- said. “And when you hit Neighbors said he would also a distraction. been able to perform more able funds is important portables, you’re going to like to see the establishment of a Neighbors said he would like maintenance on existing in anticipation of circum- have start looking at plans matching fund for schools, which to have the county’s school buildings to improve their stances that could cause for something big.” would allow schools to raise resource officers in every school, functionality and safety. the state to prorate the Speegle said one of the their own money for facility con- and would consider a volunteer With a half-cent sales budget. challenges to the board struction or upgrades, with that group made up of veterans to tax approved by voters Speegle said he wants to is to continue to look for matched by the Cullman County help provide improved school several years ago, Speegle install air conditioning in viable new resources that School System. security. said the money has helped all of the system’s gyms will benefit students. After an audience mem-
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Huntsville Mayor Tommy of 4,000 high paying jobs to Dawson has also challenged tian organization that holds affair with a tope aide. Battle the region. Battle put politics Ivey to show up at forums family camps in Mobile and The 73-year-old governor As leader of the state’s most aside and worked with Ivey’s while delivering his message other cities; board chairman has been in political roles in prolific economy, Battle has administration to help land of a better future through of a local Christian School; a Alabama since 1979, including repeatedly challenged Ivey to the largest economic project faith and integrity in politics. board member of N.E.S.T., a lo- a stint as state treasurer and appear at forums with other since Mercedes during former Bill Hightower cal organization servicing the finally lieutenant governor. candidates to field questions and Gov. Jim Folsom Jr.’s admin- An Alabama state senator needs of the Strickland Youth Ivey has travelled the state outline her plans for the state. istration. who touts being one of the Center; and an Executive Com- for industry expansions and With Huntsville’s space and Scott Dawson most conservative lawmakers mittee member of the Alabama announcements such as Toy- military industries paying The Birmingham-based evan- in the state, Hightower has and Mobile Republican Parties. ota/Mazda, taking credit for the state’s top wages, Battle gelist and author has drawn a lot worked with Fortune 500 cor- Kay Ivey the state’s low unemployment is touting his leadership of a of attention in the primary with porations including Emerson Ivey inherited the gover- during her 11-month tenure as burgeoning economy. He also an evangelistic message of hope Electric, AlliedSignal, Eaton, nor’s chair when former Gov. governor. played a major role in landing and taking control of the state and Balfour-Beatty. Robert Bentley succumbed to Michael McAllister the Toyota/Mazda project from special interests and career Hightower a board member political pressure over mount- The Pike County Republican that will bring a minimum politicians. of Outback America, a Chris- ing questions of ethics and an died April 11 at the age of 69. WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 ELECTION GUIDE THE CULLMAN TIMES 13 cullmantimes.com | DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR GOVERNOR | Sue Bell Cobb 9, 2015, his activism increased Fraud Division Investigators. welcome redevelopment and Alabama Development Office, A former Alabama Supreme as Equality Wiregrass became He retired from this position to economic growth. the Alabama Department of Court Chief Justice, Cobb has more involved in the fight for seek the Office of State Repre- Maddox challenges the re- Economic and Community campaigned for education, marriage equality and dignity sentative District 12, to devote cent economic figures, noting Affairs and the Appalachian infrastructure improvement for all Alabamians. his entire energy to serving the low unemployment is also Regional Local Development and a lottery as the means James C. Fields Jr. the people of District 12.He was accompanied by declining Districts, which worked in for pushing the state forward A Cullman County resident elected, January 29, 2008. wages and spotty success in conjunction with the state’s to resolve funding and build and former candidate for lieu- Fields has also stressed public education. intergovernmental affairs sustainable economic growth. tenant governor after serving caring for the state’s natu- The mayor has also pointed office in Washington. In recent weeks, she has in the Alabama House of ral resources for health and out the failure of rural hospi- Anthony White challenged the abilities and Representative, Fields has tourism purposes. He also has tals and pushed for improved A native of Eufaula and a mil- success of Tuscaloosa May- travelled the state with his promoted the state’s farming funding for roads and bridges itary veteran, White has pushed or Walt Maddox, who leads message about improving industry and has encouraged so that economic growth will for more equitable education polling in the Democratic education across the state and more bipartisan action in not reverse. funding and creating better Primary. improving opportunities in government. Doug “New Blue” Smith paying jobs for Alabamians. Christopher A. Countryman areas that have little. Walt Maddox Smith, a 78-year-old busi- An ordained minister and For a decade, Country- After college, James began The 45-year-old Tuscaloosa nessman from Montgomery business owner in Dothan, man has been active in the working for the Alabama mayor has been recognized is running as a Democrat. He White also encourages im- LGBTQ community and was a Department of Industrial Re- for his actions after a devas- has worked on the transition proved funding for Medicaid co-founder of Equality Wire- lations, where served for over tating tornado tore through of six governors, starting with to meet the needs of Alabam- grass, an LGBYQ and civil 28 years, assisting the public the state’s most notable Gov. Lurleen Wallace. ians who fall at the poverty rights advocacy group. After he in locating jobs and he worked college city. He also led a He helped establish state line or below. and his partner were refused a as a supervisor of the North recovery effort that has the economic agencies and White also supports citizens marriage license on February Alabama Unemployment city continuing to grow and departments, including the voting on a statewide lottery. 89560-1 14 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com SAMPLE BALLOT ABSENTEE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION OFFICIAL BALLOT CULLMAN COUNTY, ALABAMA A REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTIONB CULLMAN COUNTY, ALABAMAC JUNE 5, 2018 This is a common ballot, however, these D REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTIONE CULLMAN COUNTY, ALABAMAF JUNE 5, 2018 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER offi ces will appear only in certain precincts FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE FOR STATE TREASURER FOR MEMBER, CULLMAN COUNTY TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN SUPREME COURT, PLACE NO. 1 (Vote for One) which will apply to your districts. BOARD OF EDUCATION, THE OVAL (R) COMPLETELY! DO (Vote for One) FAIRVIEW/DISTRICT NO. 2 (Vote for One) NOT MAKE AN X OR ✓. IF YOU SPOIL YOUR BALLOT, DEBRA JONES DAVID L. BLACK WILLIAM "Bill" BALLEW DO NOT ERASE, BUT ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT. BRAD MENDHEIM STEPHEN D. EVANS THESE OFFICES RUN BY DISTRICT MICHAEL KNOP FOR GOVERNOR SARAH HICKS STEWART JOHN McMILLAN SHANE RUSK (Vote for One) FOR ASSOCIATE JUSTICE OF THE FOR STATE AUDITOR FOR STATE REPUBLICAN SUPREME COURT, PLACE NO. 4 (Vote for One) FOR MEMBER, CULLMAN COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, (Vote for One) BOARD OF EDUCATION, CULLMAN COUNTY, TOMMY BATTLE FAIRVIEW/DISTRICT NO. 2 PLACE NO. 2 (Vote for One) (Vote for One) SCOTT DAWSON JOHN BAHAKEL STAN COOKE THOMAS A BARNES WILLIAM "Bill" BALLEW BILL HIGHTOWER JAY MITCHELL ELLIOTT LIPINSKY JAMES R. BOWLING MICHAEL KNOP KAY IVEY FOR COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS JIM ZEIGLER MELVIN HASTING JUDGE, PLACE NO. 1 SHANE RUSK (Vote for One) MICHAEL McALLISTER FOR COMMISSIONER OF MATT KILPATRICK AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES FOR MEMBER, CULLMAN COUNTY (Vote for One) FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CHRISTY OLINGER EDWARDS BOARD OF EDUCATION, FOR STATE REPUBLICAN (Vote for One) GOOD HOPE / DISTRICT NO. 7 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, (Vote for One) CULLMAN COUNTY, PAT THETFORD TRACY "T.O." CRANE PLACE NO. 3 KERRY NEIGHBORS (Vote for One) WILL AINSWORTH MICHELLE MANLEY THOMASON GERALD DIAL ALAN CRISOLOGO JASON SPEEGLE TWINKLE ANDRESS CAVANAUGH FOR COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS CECIL MURPHY JOHN MAHLER JUDGE, PLACE NO. 2 (Vote for One) RUSTY GLOVER RICK PATE FOR CULLMAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AT LARGE FOR UNITED STATES CHAD HANSON FOR PUBLIC SERVICE (Vote for no more than Nine) REPRESENTATIVE, COMMISSION, PLACE NO. 1 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for One) (Vote for One) TERRI WILLINGHAM THOMAS ALEX J. 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ROBERT ADERHOLT FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL JIM BONNER JEREMY N. CLINE APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 1 (Vote for One) ANTHONY BLACKMON JEREMY H. ODEN CHAMP CROCKER
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL RICHARD MINOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICE J. CHAD FLOYD (Vote for One) COMMISSION, PLACE NO. 2 (Vote for One) RIGGS WALKER ROGER GENTRY
CHESS BEDSOLE FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL CHRIS "Chip" BEEKER JR. WAID HARBISON APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 2 (Vote for One) TROY KING ROBIN LITAKER ANNETTE IRONS-PARKER
STEVE MARSHALL RICH ANDERSON FOR CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE, STEPHEN D. PARKER 32ND JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, FOR CULLMAN COUNTY FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, PLACE NO. 2 DISTRICT NO. 9 ALICE MARTIN CHRIS McCOOL (Vote for One) (Vote for One) CITY OF CULLMAN MARK STEPHEN PERSALL (Vote for no more than Three) FOR STATE SENATOR, DENNIS O'DELL MELVIN HASTING KENNETH WALKER DAVID ANDREWS DISTRICT NO. 4 JAMES R. BOWLING (Vote for One) FOR COURT OF CRIMINAL MARTHA EVANS WILLIAMS FOR CULLMAN COUNTY THOMAS A. BARNES APPEALS JUDGE, PLACE NO. 3 JUSTIN MORROW REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, (Vote for One) FAIRVIEW/DISTRICT NO. 2 PAUL BUSSMAN FOR CULLMAN COUNTY (Vote for One) STEVE CUMMINGS JUDGE OF PROBATE SCOTT STADTHAGEN (Vote for One) GARLAN GUDGER DONNA BEAULIEU L.F. (Buck) RASCO WAYNE WALKER FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, BILL COLE CAROL BERRY DISTRICT NO. 12 BRIAN SIMMONS DISTRICT NO. 12 (Vote for One) FOR CULLMAN COUNTY (Vote for One) REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, FOR SECRETARY OF STATE TAMMY BROWN FAIRVIEW/DISTRICT NO. 2 FOR CULLMAN COUNTY (Vote for One) (Vote for One) ALEX J. CHANEY REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,WEST SIDE ALEX J. CHANEY FOR MEMBER, (Vote for no more than Three) L.F. (Buck) RASCO CULLMAN COUNTY COMMISSION, COREY HARBISON PLACE NO. 2 COREY HARBISON MICHAEL JOHNSON (Vote for One) JAMES BURKE BRIAN SIMMONS
FOR CHIEF JUSTICE JOHN H. MERRILL ANDY COFFEY CHARITY FREEMAN OF THE SUPREME COURT (Vote for One) GARRY MARCHMAN KENNETH PHILLIPS
TOM PARKER WAYNE WILLINGHAM
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these offi ces will INSTRUCTIONS TO THE VOTER appear only in TO VOTE YOU MUST BLACKEN certain precincts THE OVAL (R) COMPLETELY! DO NOT MAKE AN X OR ✓. which will apply IF YOU SPOIL YOUR BALLOT, to your districts. DO NOT ERASE, BUT ASK FOR A NEW BALLOT.
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SUE BELL COBB For many years, Melvin Hasting was on the front lines of CHRISTOPHER A. COUNTRYMAN protecting people’s property and lives by volunteering his time with JAMES C. FIELDS, JR. Vinemont Providence Fire Department.
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FOR UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE, 4TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (Vote for One)
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JOSEPH SIEGELMAN THIS OFFICE FOR SECRETARY OF STATE RUNS BY (Vote for One) DISTRICT and MALE and FEMALE LULA ALBERT "SGM Ret" In 2015, Melvin Hasting was on the front lines fighting against the HEATHER MILAM eradication of Southern history by “Governor Bentley and the liberals”
FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FEMALE), DISTRICT NO. 11 In 2016, Melvin Hasting and his (Vote for One) wife Shea, joined the front lines of RHONDA WHITE JETT the Trump presidential campaign by DEBRA K NELSON volunteering their time and money in FOR STATE DEMOCRATIC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (MALE), DISTRICT NO. 11 the battleground state of Florida. (Vote for One)
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JIMMY L. KILGORE be on the front lines of bringing trust and confidence to the Circuit Court of Cullman County, Place 2. As your Circuit Judge, Melvin Hasting will work to ensure your case is heard in a timely manner and that you will be treated with respect and fairness. Melvin Hasting will follow the law and do everything possible "By casting this ballot, I do pledge myself to abide by the result of this Primary Election and to aid and support all the Nominees thereof in the to help protect the people of Cullman County from the career ensuing General Election." criminals invading our country. A B BALLOT STYLE D1-2 - C Typ:01 Seq:0002 Spl:01 © Election Systems & Software, Inc. 1981, 2013 END OF BALLOT Paid Pol. Adv. by Melvin Hasting for Circuit Judge 1400 Co. Rd. 1422, Cullman, AL 35058 87265-1 16 THE CULLMAN TIMES ELECTION GUIDE WEDNESDAY, MAY 30, 2018 cullmantimes.com
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There’s three things I’ve been focused on throughout this campaign:
First, is being accessible to the people. There’s no way for us to address the concerns of our community without knowing its needs. We must be accessible. Second, I would like to put my experience to work for Cullman County’s Citizens. I will streamline the probate office, restore relationships, and provide training and quality leadership to the staff. I believe my years of business management is not only an asset to this office, but will bring the positive change that is desperately needed.
Third, We must address mental health at the local level. We must address from a local level. We must come together as a united community with an open mind. Cullman’s suicide rate has not only risen, but doubled - from 15 people in 2016, to 30 people in 2017. It is time to educate and take action. 81350-1 Paid Political Advertisement For Carol Berry, 103 Greenview Circle, Cullman, AL 35057