Municipal election guide for Clanton

Published 10:44 pm Friday, August 24, 2012

District 1

Jeffrey Price (i)

•Age: 43

•Family: Wife, Misti Penton Price; children, Griffin, Boyd, Tucker, Ella.

•Education: 1987 graduate of Thorsby High School, 1991 graduate of the University of Montevallo, 1996 graduate of UAB Medical School.

•Personal message: The last four years, I have been on the city council have been a tremendous experience. Our city dealt with an economic downturn but was still asked to expand city services and provide opportunities for new business. Serving on the council is a rewarding experience and a privilege. I respectfully seek re-election to the council where I would like to continue a direction of controlling growth of our city, maintain a positive atmosphere for our youth, and provide support to our aging population. Thank you for your vote.

Charles R. Powell

•Age: 61

•Family: Spouse, Connie Powell.

•Education: CCHS class of 1969; U.S. Marine Corps Electronics; UAB, two years.

•Personal message: I am running for City Council because I live here and care what happens to Clanton. I am available to work with our citizens daily to help address their concerns. I would like to help bring more businesses to Clanton, which will create more job opportunities and/or more shopping opportunities here at home. I would like to help with getting better roads and safer bridges in town. I also would like to get sewer services available to those who want it. Lastly, I want to help Clanton continue to be a “nice place to visit but a better place to live.”

District 2

Bobby R. Cook (i) (unopposed)

•Age: 72

•Family: Betty P. Cook, spouse; Melinda C. McCullough (David), daughter; two grandsons, Pate and Parker.

•Education: Chilton County High School, International Accountants Society, various banking.

•Personal message: I appreciate the opportunity to have served the people of the city of Clanton for the past four years, representing and working for not only District 2, but anyone within the city who has needed assistance. I look forward to continuing fair representation during the next four years.