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The '''Jefferson County Citizens Coalition''' is a political organization of African American Democrats which mobilized and influenced black voters in central Alabama to vote as a bloc. The group was founded in [[1977]] by then-[[Mayor of Birmingham]] [[Richard Arrington | The '''Jefferson County Citizens Coalition''' is a political organization of African American Democrats which mobilized and influenced black voters in central Alabama to vote as a bloc. The group was founded in [[1977]] by then-[[Mayor of Birmingham]] [[Richard Arrington Jr]], who split with the statewide [[Alabama Democratic Conference]] and formed the new group as a chapter of the [[Alabama New South Coalition]]. | ||
Later the Jefferson County Group split with the New South Coalition to become an independent organization. It was incorporated as the '''Alabama Citizens Coalition''' on [[September 13]], [[1983]]. | |||
The Coalition became known for the "'''blue ballot'''" pre-marked sample ballots its volunteers distributed outside polling places. JCCC-backed candidates enjoyed reliable success in majority-black districts. | The Coalition became known for the "'''blue ballot'''" pre-marked sample ballots its volunteers distributed outside polling places. JCCC-backed candidates enjoyed reliable success in majority-black districts. | ||
The Coalition's dominance of local races met its first major upset with [[Bernard Kincaid]]'s successful campaign to unseat Arrington's appointed interim-mayor [[William Bell]] in [[1999]]. Kincaid | The Coalition's dominance of local races met its first major upset with [[Bernard Kincaid]]'s successful campaign to unseat Arrington's appointed interim-mayor [[William Bell]] in [[1999]]. Kincaid was a leader in the older [[Jefferson County Progressive Democratic Council]]. At the time, the coalition was chaired by [[Berrick Roseman]]. | ||
In [[2009]] Arrington and [[Earl Hilliard]] launched a [[New Jefferson County Citizens Coalition]], preparing to support candidates in the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election]] and the [[2011 Birmingham mayoral election]] | In [[2009]] Arrington and [[Earl Hilliard]] launched a [[New Jefferson County Citizens Coalition]], preparing to support candidates in the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election]] and the [[2011 Birmingham mayoral election]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* Spencer, Thomas (September 26, 2007) "Political organizations contend for influence in mayor's race." | * Spencer, Thomas (September 26, 2007) "Political organizations contend for influence in mayor's race." {{BN}} | ||
* Bryant, Joseph D. (April 1, 2009) "Former Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington returns to city politics." ' | * Bryant, Joseph D. (April 1, 2009) "Former Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington returns to city politics." {{BN}} | ||
* Faulk, Kent (March 31, 2016) "Richard Arrington lawsuit: Candidate "hijacked" his name and his coalition's good will." {{BN}} | |||
[[Category:Political organizations]] | [[Category:Political organizations]] | ||
[[Category:1977 establishments]] | |||
[[Category:2008 disestablishments]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 20 October 2023
The Jefferson County Citizens Coalition is a political organization of African American Democrats which mobilized and influenced black voters in central Alabama to vote as a bloc. The group was founded in 1977 by then-Mayor of Birmingham Richard Arrington Jr, who split with the statewide Alabama Democratic Conference and formed the new group as a chapter of the Alabama New South Coalition.
Later the Jefferson County Group split with the New South Coalition to become an independent organization. It was incorporated as the Alabama Citizens Coalition on September 13, 1983.
The Coalition became known for the "blue ballot" pre-marked sample ballots its volunteers distributed outside polling places. JCCC-backed candidates enjoyed reliable success in majority-black districts.
The Coalition's dominance of local races met its first major upset with Bernard Kincaid's successful campaign to unseat Arrington's appointed interim-mayor William Bell in 1999. Kincaid was a leader in the older Jefferson County Progressive Democratic Council. At the time, the coalition was chaired by Berrick Roseman.
In 2009 Arrington and Earl Hilliard launched a New Jefferson County Citizens Coalition, preparing to support candidates in the 2009 Birmingham City Council election and the 2011 Birmingham mayoral election.
References
- Spencer, Thomas (September 26, 2007) "Political organizations contend for influence in mayor's race." The Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (April 1, 2009) "Former Birmingham Mayor Richard Arrington returns to city politics." The Birmingham News
- Faulk, Kent (March 31, 2016) "Richard Arrington lawsuit: Candidate "hijacked" his name and his coalition's good will." The Birmingham News