Mayors Endorse DeMarco

By Brandon Moseley  Alabama Political Reporter Sixth District Congressional Candidate state Representative Paul DeMarco (R) from Homewood announced more support for his quest to become Alabama’s newest Congressman.  More than twenty Sixth Congressional District mayors have publicly announced their support for the Homewood attorney and State legislator. Hoover Mayor, Gary Ivey said, “DeMarco’s commitment to public service has been good for the people.” Gardendale Mayor, Othell Phillips said, “I have complete confidence in Paul’s ability to get things done. He has the skills and experience.  I know Paul DeMarco will represent out conservative rights and values.” The Mayor of Helena, Mark Hall said, “I support Paul DeMarco because of the dedication he has shown the people of Helena.” The Mayor of Cleveland, Jerry Jones said, “Paul DeMarco cares about rural communities.” Former Warrior Mayor, Rena Hudson said, “I have never met an individual more qualified to be our congressman.” The DeMarco campaign accused Washington special interests of trying to steal Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District runoff.  In contrast they said that Rep. DeMarco has the support of more than 20 mayors - who can actually vote in the Sixth District. The DeMarco campaign in a written statement, “The choice is not even close. Conservative Alabama individuals and groups clearly choose Paul DeMarco as their congressman. That doesn't mean his opponent doesn't have support – it just typically comes from out-of-state career politicians and Washington insiders.” The list of mayors publicly endorsing Rep. Paul DeMarco includes: Dennis Stripling, Brent – Bibb County Ross Norris, Oneonta – Blount County Michael Glass, Blountsville, Blount County Jerry Jones, Cleveland – Blount County Joseph Hughes, Locust Fork – Blount County Gail Bailey, Highland Lake, Blount County Rickey Box, Nectar – Blount County Tom Henderson, Center Point – Jefferson County Charles Webster, Clay – Jefferson County Jim Lowery, Fultondale – Jefferson County Othell Phillips, Gardendale – Jefferson County Scott McBrayer, Homewood – Jefferson County Gary Ivey, Hoover – Jefferson County Delor Baumann, Hueytown – Jefferson County Tommy Joe Alexander, Irondale – Jefferson County Terry Oden, Mountain Brook – Jefferson County Jerry Brasseale, Pleasant Grove – Jefferson County Gene Melton, Trussville – Jefferson County Butch Zaragoza, Vestavia Hills – Jefferson County Ritchie McCondichie, Brookside – Jefferson County David Miller, Leeds – Jefferson County Ann Goolsby, Maytown – Jefferson County Johnny Ragland, Warrior – Jefferson County Stevan Parsons, Sylvan Springs – Jefferson County Mark Hall, Helena – Shelby County Gary Waters, Pelham – Shelby County Earl Niven, Chelsea – Shelby County Former Sixth District Mayors who are supporting Rep. DeMarco include: Rena Hudson, Warrior – Jefferson County Kenny Clemons, Gardendale – Jefferson County Bill Noble, Gardendale – Jefferson County Rep. DeMarco’s opponent for the Republican nomination for Alabama’s Sixth Congressional District is Alabama Policy Institute (API) co-founder and 24 year President Gary Palmer.  For the better part of three decades API has advocated for smaller government, school choice, and conservative policies. The Republican runoff takes place on July 15.  Polls will be open at 7:00 am and will close at 7:00 pm.  The last day to get an absentee ballot is Thursday. The Sixth District is currently represented by Congressman Spencer Bachus (R) from Vestavia who is retiring after this term, his eleventh. The eventual Republican nominee will still have to face Democrat Avery Vise and Libertarian Aimee Love in the November 4 general election.