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'''Fred "Coach" Plump''' (born [[1947]]) is a retired [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham firefighter]], founder of the [[Piper Davis Youth Baseball League]], president of the [[Magic City Youth Football League]], and was a candidate in the [[2008 Jefferson County Commission special election]].
'''Fred "Coach" Plump''' (born [[1947]]) is a retired [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service|Birmingham firefighter]], founder of the [[Piper Davis Youth Baseball League]], president of the [[Magic City Youth Football League]], and a former state legislator, representing [[Alabama House District 55]] from [[2022]] to [[2023]].


Plump was drafted into the U. S. Army and served a one-year tour in Vietnam. He then went to work for the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service]] and began a 37-year career in the [[Alabama National Guard]].
Plump was drafted into the U.S. Army and served a one-year tour in Vietnam. He then went to work for the [[Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service]] and began a 37-year career in the [[Alabama National Guard]].


In [[1972]] Plump filed a race-discrimination suit against the Fire Department and won. Another suit filed a decade later asked the department to begin a 1:1 hiring policy to overcome past race discrimination. He retired in [[2004]] as a lieutenant in the department.
In [[1972]] Plump filed a race-discrimination suit against the Fire Department and won. Another suit filed a decade later asked the department to begin a 1:1 hiring policy to overcome past race discrimination. He retired in [[2004]] as a lieutenant in the department.
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In [[2006]] Plump ran unsuccessfully as a democrat in the race to represent [[Alabama House District 57]]. He was elected to the State Democratic Executive Committee later that same year.
In [[2006]] Plump ran unsuccessfully as a democrat in the race to represent [[Alabama House District 57]]. He was elected to the State Democratic Executive Committee later that same year.


Davis filed a federal lawsuit against Governor [[Bob Riley]] when he appointed [[George Bowman]] to fulfill [[Larry Langford]]'s unexpired term on the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. The [[Jefferson County Election Commission]] ignored the appointment and scheduled their special election to coincide with presidential party primaries on [[February 5]], [[2008]]. A three-judge panel ruled in Plump's suit that the appointment should have not been made without approval of the United States Department of Justice, but did not rule on the question of Riley's authority to make an appointment, given such approval.
Plump filed a federal lawsuit against Governor [[Bob Riley]] when he appointed [[George Bowman]] to fill [[Larry Langford]]'s unexpired term on the [[Jefferson County Commission]]. The [[Jefferson County Election Commission]] ignored the appointment and scheduled a [[2008 Jefferson County Commission special election|special election]] to coincide with presidential party primaries on [[February 5]], [[2008]]. A three-judge panel ruled in Plump's suit that the appointment should have not been made without approval of the U.S. Department of Justice, but did not rule on the question of Riley's authority to make an appointment, given such approval.


Though he did not initially intend to run in the election, he was convinced by friends to put his name in the hat. If elected, he pledged to fight for [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital]] and the county-run [[Ketona Nursing Home]] and to work for affordable housing, public transit and better schools. He also pledged to commit a portion of his Commission salary toward helping seniors with utility bills.
Though he did not initially intend to run in the election, Plump was convinced by friends to put his name in the hat. If elected, he pledged to fight for [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital]] and the county-run [[Ketona Nursing Home]] and to work for affordable housing, public transit and better schools. He also pledged to commit a portion of his Commission salary toward helping seniors with utility bills. He finished fourth in that election, behind [[William Bell]], Bowman, and [[Eric Major]].
 
Plump was a candidate for District 57 again in the [[2010 primary elections#Democratic primary|2010 Democratic Party primary]], finishing second behind [[Merika Coleman]].
 
In the [[2022 primary elections#Democratic primary|2022 Democratic Party primary]], Plump challenged District 55 incumbent [[Rod Scott]] and edged him out in the runoff by a 952-919 margin. He was unopposed in the [[2022 general election]].
 
In May [[2023]] Plump was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice in relation to federal investigation of the [[Jefferson County Community Service Fund]]'s payments to the Piper Davis Youth Baseball League. He subsequently resigned from the Alabama State House of Representatives.


Plump and his wife have five children and three grandchildren.
Plump and his wife have five children and three grandchildren.
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==References==
==References==
* Stock, Erin (January 31, 2008) "Jefferson County Commission candidate Fred Plump says his key issues include affordable housing, better schools, improved public transportation." {{BN}}
* Stock, Erin (January 31, 2008) "Jefferson County Commission candidate Fred Plump says his key issues include affordable housing, better schools, improved public transportation." {{BN}}
* "Rep. Plump facing federal charges agrees to resign from Alabama House." (May 23, 2023) ''Alabama Political Reporter''


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Revision as of 12:54, 23 May 2023

Fred "Coach" Plump (born 1947) is a retired Birmingham firefighter, founder of the Piper Davis Youth Baseball League, president of the Magic City Youth Football League, and a former state legislator, representing Alabama House District 55 from 2022 to 2023.

Plump was drafted into the U.S. Army and served a one-year tour in Vietnam. He then went to work for the Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service and began a 37-year career in the Alabama National Guard.

In 1972 Plump filed a race-discrimination suit against the Fire Department and won. Another suit filed a decade later asked the department to begin a 1:1 hiring policy to overcome past race discrimination. He retired in 2004 as a lieutenant in the department.

In 2006 Plump ran unsuccessfully as a democrat in the race to represent Alabama House District 57. He was elected to the State Democratic Executive Committee later that same year.

Plump filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Bob Riley when he appointed George Bowman to fill Larry Langford's unexpired term on the Jefferson County Commission. The Jefferson County Election Commission ignored the appointment and scheduled a special election to coincide with presidential party primaries on February 5, 2008. A three-judge panel ruled in Plump's suit that the appointment should have not been made without approval of the U.S. Department of Justice, but did not rule on the question of Riley's authority to make an appointment, given such approval.

Though he did not initially intend to run in the election, Plump was convinced by friends to put his name in the hat. If elected, he pledged to fight for Cooper Green Mercy Hospital and the county-run Ketona Nursing Home and to work for affordable housing, public transit and better schools. He also pledged to commit a portion of his Commission salary toward helping seniors with utility bills. He finished fourth in that election, behind William Bell, Bowman, and Eric Major.

Plump was a candidate for District 57 again in the 2010 Democratic Party primary, finishing second behind Merika Coleman.

In the 2022 Democratic Party primary, Plump challenged District 55 incumbent Rod Scott and edged him out in the runoff by a 952-919 margin. He was unopposed in the 2022 general election.

In May 2023 Plump was charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of obstruction of justice in relation to federal investigation of the Jefferson County Community Service Fund's payments to the Piper Davis Youth Baseball League. He subsequently resigned from the Alabama State House of Representatives.

Plump and his wife have five children and three grandchildren.

Preceded by:
Rod Scott 		Alabama State Representative, District 55
2022–2023 		Succeeded by:
current

References

  • Stock, Erin (January 31, 2008) "Jefferson County Commission candidate Fred Plump says his key issues include affordable housing, better schools, improved public transportation." The Birmingham News
  • "Rep. Plump facing federal charges agrees to resign from Alabama House." (May 23, 2023) Alabama Political Reporter
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