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*[[Mayor of Clay|Mayor]]: Current incumbent [[Charles Hart]] is running for his third term. | *[[Mayor of Clay|Mayor]]: Current incumbent [[Charles Hart]] is running for his third term. | ||
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**Place 4: [[L. B. Feemster]] | **Place 4: [[L. B. Feemster]] | ||
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*[[Mayor of Fairfield|Mayor]]: Incumbent [[Michael Johnson]] is being challenged by [[Charles Willis, Jr]]. | *[[Mayor of Fairfield|Mayor]]: Incumbent [[Michael Johnson]] is being challenged by [[Charles Willis, Jr]]. |
Revision as of 12:07, 16 July 2008
The 2008 municipal elections will be held in 46 Jefferson and Shelby County cities and towns on August 26, 2008. As of the July 15 qualification date, over 500 candidates are seeking office.
Jefferson County
Adamsville
- Mayor: Current mayor Terry Loggins did not run for re-election. Candidates are Stephen Adams, Johnny Click, Terrel Guy, and Pamela Cairns Palmer.
- Council:
- Ward 1: Anthony Brooklere
- Ward 4: Timothy Buckelew
- Ward 5: Yohance Owens
Brighton
- Mayor:
- Council:
- Place 4: Barbara Watkins
Brookside
- Mayor:
- Council:
- Place 1: Dennis Cordell
- Place 5: Michael Gooch
Center Point
Clay
- Mayor: Current incumbent Charles Hart is running for his third term.
- Council:
- Place 4: L. B. Feemster
Fairfield
- Mayor: Incumbent Michael Johnson is being challenged by Charles Willis, Jr.
- Council:
- Council President: Eldridge Turner
- District 1: Princess Kemp is challenging current councilor Frederick Scott.
- District 2: Primus Mack
- District 3: Harry Lee
- District 4: Ronald Struthers, incumbent William Yow
- District 5: Jerry Yarbrough
- District 6: Willie Hardley, Jr (incumbent), Ves Marable
Fultondale
Gardendale
- Mayor: Kenny Clemmons is stepping down after 12 years in office. Jonathan Dunagan, Dennis Gamble, Othell Phillips, Oscar Mann and Matthew Wright are running.
- Council:
- Ward 3: Larry Gothard
- Ward 5: Wendell Phillips
Graysville
- Mayor: Doug Brewer
- Council:
- District 2: Louella (Jill) Kelley
- District 3: Bobby Brown
- District 4: Steve Hardin
- District 6: Roy Linn
Homewood
- Mayor:
- Council:
- Ward 1
- Place 1:
- Ward 2
- Place 1: Allyn Krall
- Ward 3
- Place 1: J. J. Bischoff
- Ward 5
- Place 1: Jackie Langlow
- Ward 1
Hoover
- Mayor: Tony Petelos is unopposed for his second term.
- Council:
- Place 7: George Davis
Hueytown
- Mayor: Delor Baumann
- Council:
- District 1: Carole Marks
- District 2: Michael Pickens
- District 3: Phifer Crane
- District 4: Philip Contorno
- District 5: Incumbent Ray Robertson is being challenged by John Skates.
Irondale
- Mayor: Former mayor David Krider is running against incumbent Tommy Joe Alexander and current city councilors Joan Ratchford and John Schoen.
- Council:
- District 1: James Stewart
- District 3: Pete Crye
- District 4: Terry Bearden
- District 5: Donna Pike
Kimberly
- Mayor: Sam Maze is not seeking re-election after 6 terms. Candidates are Ralph Lindsey and Brian Pharris.
- Council:
Morris
Mountain Brook
- Mayor: Terry Oden is running for his fourth term.
- Council:
Pinson
- Mayor:
- Council:
- Place 5: Joy McCain
Pleasant Grove
Tarrant
- Mayor:
- Council:
- District 2: Laura Horton
Trussville
- Mayor:
- Council:
- Place 1: Wayne Quick
Shelby County
Alabaster
Calera
- Mayor: Roy George is giving up his seat after serving nine terms. Candidates to replace him are Jon Graham, Hank Lewis, Bobby Joe Phillips and Joey Wideman, with George endorsing Phillips for the position.
- Council:
Columbiana
- Mayor:
- Council:
- District 3: Brian Stephens
Chelsea
Harpersville
Montevallo
- Mayor Sharon Anderson is not seeking re-election. Former three-term Alabaster mayor Roger Wheeler is running against Ben McCrory and Steven Sears.
- Council:
Pelham
- Mayor: Bobby Hayes is not running for re-election, having served since 1984. Candidates are Jim Martin, Don Murphy, Jim Phillips, Tim Spinosi and Gary Waters. Hayes endorsed former fire chief Waters.
- Council:
Vincent
- Vincent:
- Vincent:
- District 1: Larry King
- District 3: Johnny Edwards
- District 5: Mary Lee Reynolds
Wilsonville
- Wilsonville: Rosemary Liveoak
- Council (at large): E. L. McCarty
References
- "Candidates seek municipal offices." (July 3, 2008) Birmingham News.
- Thornton, William (July 15, 2008) "Mountain Brook Mayor Terry Oden, 71, seeking fourth term." Birmingham News.
- Gordon, Robert K. (July 16, 2008) "Mayoral exits intriguing races in Jefferson, Shelby." Birmingham News.