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* [[Carole Smitherman]], acting Mayor and 3-term councilor, announced on November 10. | * [[Carole Smitherman]], acting Mayor and 3-term councilor, announced on November 10. | ||
* [[Jimmy Snow]], [[Avondale]] resident, running on a platform of city hall reform. | * [[Jimmy Snow]], [[Avondale]] resident, running on a platform of city hall reform. | ||
Campaign materials have been seen for a few unannounced candidates: | |||
* [[William Bell]], [[Jefferson County Commission]]er and former interim mayor | |||
* [[Scott Douglas]], of [[Greater Birmingham Ministries]] | |||
Other people considered likely to enter the race include: | Other people considered likely to enter the race include: | ||
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* [[Robert Kelly]], businessman | * [[Robert Kelly]], businessman | ||
* [[Mary Moore]], member of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] | * [[Mary Moore]], member of the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] | ||
[[Cedric Sparks]], director of the [[Mayor's Division of Youth Services]], was mentioned as a possible candidate, but announced that he would not run. | |||
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Revision as of 15:06, 11 November 2009
The 2009 mayoral election for the city of Birmingham is a special election planned for December 8, 2009 to fill the office of Mayor of Birmingham left vacant by the conviction of Larry Langford after his trial on federal corruption charges. Candidates have until November 17 to qualify.
Candidates
Numerous candidates have been suggested, but as of November 9, only five had announced that they would enter the race:
- Emory Anthony, a criminal defense attorney, announced candidacy on November 9.
- Patrick Cooper, an attorney who finished 2nd in the 2007 Birmingham mayoral election, announced candidacy on November 5.
- Stephannie Huey, pastor, teacher, and a candidate in the 2003 Birmingham mayoral election
- Edith Mayomi, an employee at Jefferson State Community College, was first to file qualification papers with the probate office.
- Carole Smitherman, acting Mayor and 3-term councilor, announced on November 10.
- Jimmy Snow, Avondale resident, running on a platform of city hall reform.
Campaign materials have been seen for a few unannounced candidates:
- William Bell, Jefferson County Commissioner and former interim mayor
- Scott Douglas, of Greater Birmingham Ministries
Other people considered likely to enter the race include:
- Steven Hoyt, a Birmingham City Council representative in his 2nd term
- Richard Arrington, Jr, former 5-term Mayor of Birmingham
- Robert Kelly, businessman
- Mary Moore, member of the Alabama House of Representatives
Cedric Sparks, director of the Mayor's Division of Youth Services, was mentioned as a possible candidate, but announced that he would not run.
References
- Dean, Chuck (November 1, 2009) "Birmingham mayoral hopefuls may flood new race." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (November 2, 2009) "Birmingham mayoral election set for Dec. 8." Birmingham News
- Bryant, Joseph D. (November 8, 2009) "Emory Anthony to announce run for mayor Monday." Birmingham News
External links
- Official results at Jeffcointouch.com
- League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham website