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In [[2002]] Hendrix ran for a post on the [[Birmingham Board of Education]], but was unsuccessful. He also put his name on the ballot for the [[2003 Birmingham mayoral election|2003]] and [[2007 Birmingham mayoral election|2007]] elections for [[Mayor of Birmingham]]. In announcing his 2007 candidacy, Hendrix criticized what he perceives as the city's intrusions into the rights of property owners and called for more investment in parks and recreation. He garnered 41 of 52,111 votes cast, finishing last in the field of 10. | In [[2002]] Hendrix ran for a post on the [[Birmingham Board of Education]], but was unsuccessful. He also put his name on the ballot for the [[2003 Birmingham mayoral election|2003]] and [[2007 Birmingham mayoral election|2007]] elections for [[Mayor of Birmingham]]. In announcing his 2007 candidacy, Hendrix criticized what he perceives as the city's intrusions into the rights of property owners and called for more investment in parks and recreation. He garnered 41 of 52,111 votes cast, finishing last in the field of 10. | ||
In the [[2009 Birmingham City Council election]] Hendrix challenged incumbent [[Carole Smitherman]] for the [[Birmingham City Council District 6|District 6]] seat. | |||
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Revision as of 09:54, 4 August 2009
Willis H. "Buddy" Hendrix (born 1926) is an attorney and sometime political candidate.
Hendrix portrayed Mickey Mouse for the Alabama Theatre from 1939 to 1943 before serving the country in World War II. He returned to Birmingham's West End after the war and eventually opened a law practice.
In 2002 Hendrix ran for a post on the Birmingham Board of Education, but was unsuccessful. He also put his name on the ballot for the 2003 and 2007 elections for Mayor of Birmingham. In announcing his 2007 candidacy, Hendrix criticized what he perceives as the city's intrusions into the rights of property owners and called for more investment in parks and recreation. He garnered 41 of 52,111 votes cast, finishing last in the field of 10.
In the 2009 Birmingham City Council election Hendrix challenged incumbent Carole Smitherman for the District 6 seat.
References
- Bryant, Joseph D. (August 21, 2007) "West End's Hendrix running for mayor." Birmingham News
- Wolfson, Hannah (September 26, 2007) "Hendrix's cavalier campaign draws on careers." Birmingham News.
External links
- Hendrix's responses to a Birmingham News questionnaire for the 2007 mayoral election