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'''Craig Harris''' is the [[Mayor of Kimberly]], having been appointed to fill the position after newly elected mayor [[Ralph Lindsey]] retired in April [[2009]]. | '''Craig Harris''' is the [[Mayor of Kimberly]], having been appointed to fill the position after newly elected mayor [[Ralph Lindsey]] retired in April [[2009]]. | ||
Harris was a newly-elected [[Kimberly Town Council]] member when Lindsey announced his retirement due to health concerns. Harris served as Chairman of the Finance Committee as well as Co-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. He was the only nomination made to fill the position at a specially called council meeting on [[April 30]]. Under [[Alabama League of Municipalities]] rules, the town was not allowed to hold a special election for the position. In addition to his role as mayor, he is also on the board of directors for the [[Jefferson Cullman Gas District]], serves as a member of the Jefferson County Technical Advisory Committee as well as a member of the Jefferson County Mayor's Association. | Harris was a newly-elected [[Kimberly Town Council]] member when Lindsey announced his retirement due to health concerns. Harris served as Chairman of the Finance Committee as well as Co-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. He was the only nomination made to fill the position at a specially called council meeting on [[April 30]]. Under [[Alabama League of Municipalities]] rules, the town was not allowed to hold a special election for the position. In addition to his role as mayor, he is also on the board of directors for the [[Jefferson Cullman Gas District]], serves as a member of the Jefferson County Technical Advisory Committee as well as a member of the [Jefferson County Mayor's Association]. | ||
Harris has an associates degree in environmental science and bachelors degree in business finance, both from the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]]. He and his wife, Shelley, have a daughter, Hannah, and a son, Connor. | Harris has an associates degree in environmental science and bachelors degree in business finance, both from the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]]. He and his wife, Shelley, have a daughter, Hannah, and a son, Connor. | ||
Revision as of 23:58, 11 June 2010
Craig Harris is the Mayor of Kimberly, having been appointed to fill the position after newly elected mayor Ralph Lindsey retired in April 2009.
Harris was a newly-elected Kimberly Town Council member when Lindsey announced his retirement due to health concerns. Harris served as Chairman of the Finance Committee as well as Co-Chair of the Planning and Zoning Board. He was the only nomination made to fill the position at a specially called council meeting on April 30. Under Alabama League of Municipalities rules, the town was not allowed to hold a special election for the position. In addition to his role as mayor, he is also on the board of directors for the Jefferson Cullman Gas District, serves as a member of the Jefferson County Technical Advisory Committee as well as a member of the [Jefferson County Mayor's Association].
Harris has an associates degree in environmental science and bachelors degree in business finance, both from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He and his wife, Shelley, have a daughter, Hannah, and a son, Connor.
| Preceded by: Ralph Lindsey |
Mayor of Kimberly 2009–present |
Succeeded by: current |
References
- Osburn, Lisa (April 25, 2009) "Kimberly, Ala., Mayor Ralph Lindsey, who had led fight against strip mining, resigns because of ill health." Birmingham News
- Patterson, Melanie. (May 4, 2009). "Kimberly names new mayor." The North Jefferson News.
- "Kimberly Mayor." (June 18, 2009). Jefferson County Mayors Association. Accessed September 25, 2009.