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'''Tony Petelos''' (born c. [[1953]]) is the [[Mayor of Hoover|mayor]] of [[Hoover]]. He was elected to the office in September [[2004]], and ran unopposed in [[2008 Jefferson County municipal elections|2008]]. A Republican, he previously served as the state's Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources, appointed by Governor [[Fob James]] in [[1997]]. He now sits on the DHR state board, having been appointed by Governor [[Bob Riley]].
[[Image:Tony Petelos.jpg|right|thumb|Tony Petelos]]
'''Tony Petelos''' (born [[July 22]], [[1953]] in [[Birmingham]]) is the first [[Jefferson County Manager]], beginning on [[October 1]], [[2011]].


During the 2004 election, Petelos challenged one-term mayor [[Betty McCollum]], who came in third behind Petelos and [[Hoover City Council|Councilman]] [[Jody Patterson]]. Petelos defeated Patterson by a landslide in the mayoral run-off.
Petelos grew up in [[Ensley]] and earned his general contractor's license in [[1978]]. He operated his business, [[Multicon]], from offices in [[Pleasant Grove]]. He attended [[UAB]] as a business major, but switched to political science before graduating in [[1981]]. He met his wife, the former [[Teresa Petelos|Teresa Bearden]], while attending classes where they were the only two students with a conservative political bent.  Teresa went on to become a circuit judge in [[Bessemer]].


Petelos previously served in the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] from 1986 to 1997.
Petelos ran unsuccessfully for the [[Alabama House of Representatives]] in the [[1982 general election]] and a [[1983 special election]]. He successfully won the [[Alabama House District 49]] seat, representing Ensley, in [[1986 general election|1986]] and was re-elected twice, serving as chair of the Jefferson County House Delegation. He served until [[1997]], when he was appointed to replace [[Martha Nachman]] as the state's Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources by Governor [[Fob James]]. He was re-appointed as commissioner by Governor [[Don Siegelman]], and later appointed to the DHR board by Governor [[Bob Riley]].


During the [[2008 Jefferson County municipal election]]s, Petelos reportedly collected $37,900 for his re-election campaign, though he ran unopposed. It was by far the most money reported by municipal candidates.
Petelos defeated incumbent [[Barbara McCollum]] to serve as [[Mayor of Hoover]] in September [[2004 Jefferson County municipal elections|2004]], and ran unopposed in [[2008 Jefferson County municipal elections|2008]]. During the 2004 election, Petelos challenged one-term mayor [[Betty McCollum]], who came in third behind Petelos and [[Hoover City Council|Councilman]] [[Jody Patterson]]. Petelos defeated Patterson by a landslide in the mayoral run-off.


He is married to the former [[Teresa Petelos|Teresa Bearden]], a circuit judge in neighboring [[Bessemer]]. They met while both were students at the [[University of Alabama at Birmingham]].
During the [[2008 Jefferson County municipal elections|2008 election]], Petelos reportedly collected $37,900 for his re-election campaign, though he ran unopposed.  It was by far the most money reported by municipal candidates.
 
In September [[2011]] Petelos applied for and was offered the newly-created position of Jefferson County Manager. He took office on [[October 3]]. At a meeting of the County Commission the next morning, Commissioner [[Joe Knight]] held up a sign reading "Got a Problem? Call 1-800-SEE-TONY". That phone number was later discovered to connect to a phone sex service.
 
In [[2014]] Petelos was diagnosed with bladder cancer and underwent several surgeries along with radiation treatment. He announced his retirement from the county in [[2021]].
 
Petelos and his wife have two daughters, Angela and Stephanie.
 
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==References==
==References==
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Petelos&oldid=203792222 Tony Petelos]. (April 6, 2008). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved July 22, 2008. 
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Tony_Petelos&oldid=203792222 Tony Petelos]" (April 6, 2008) Wikipedia - accessed July 22, 2008
*[http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=779 Alabama DHR: Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos Appointed to DHR State Board]
* [http://www.dhr.state.al.us/page.asp?pageid=779 Alabama DHR: Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos Appointed to DHR State Board]
*[http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=94623 UAB National Alumni Society: Teresa and Tony Petelos]
* "[http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=94623 Teresa and Tony Petelos]" UAB National Alumni Society
*Goodman, Troy (August 4, 2004) "Petelos' campaign touts experience." ''Birmingham News''.
* Goodman, Troy (August 4, 2004) "Petelos' campaign touts experience." {{BN}}
*Gordon, Robert K. (July 15, 2008) "Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos raises the most campaign cash in Birmingham-Hoover metro area." ''Birmingham News''.
* Gordon, Robert K. (July 15, 2008) "Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos raises the most campaign cash in Birmingham-Hoover metro area." {{BN}}
* [http://www.jeffcomayors.com/mayorhoover.html Hoover Mayor]. (June 24, 2009).  Jefferson County Mayors Association - accessed September 25, 2009.
* Wright, Barnett (September 8, 2011) "Hoover Mayor Tony Petelos slated to be first Jefferson County manager." {{BN}}
* Walton, Val (September 25, 2011) "Hoover Mayor Petelos on brink of another adventure." {{BN}}
* "Petelos attends first Jeffco meeting." (October 4, 2011) WBRC
* Archibald, John (September 22, 2015) "From the shadow of death, county official saw the light of Alabama's people." {{BN}}
* "Jefferson County CEO to retire this year." (March 9, 2021) {{BBJ}}
* Crenshaw, Solomon Jr (March 9, 2021) "[https://wbhm.org/2021/jeffcos-county-manager-plans-retirement-after-10-years-helping-to-navigate-rough-waters/ JeffCo’s County Manager Plans Retirement After 10 Years Helping To Navigate Rough Waters]" ''[[BirminghamWatch]]''


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Latest revision as of 12:52, 20 August 2021

Tony Petelos

Tony Petelos (born July 22, 1953 in Birmingham) is the first Jefferson County Manager, beginning on October 1, 2011.

Petelos grew up in Ensley and earned his general contractor's license in 1978. He operated his business, Multicon, from offices in Pleasant Grove. He attended UAB as a business major, but switched to political science before graduating in 1981. He met his wife, the former Teresa Bearden, while attending classes where they were the only two students with a conservative political bent. Teresa went on to become a circuit judge in Bessemer.

Petelos ran unsuccessfully for the Alabama House of Representatives in the 1982 general election and a 1983 special election. He successfully won the Alabama House District 49 seat, representing Ensley, in 1986 and was re-elected twice, serving as chair of the Jefferson County House Delegation. He served until 1997, when he was appointed to replace Martha Nachman as the state's Commissioner of the Department of Human Resources by Governor Fob James. He was re-appointed as commissioner by Governor Don Siegelman, and later appointed to the DHR board by Governor Bob Riley.

Petelos defeated incumbent Barbara McCollum to serve as Mayor of Hoover in September 2004, and ran unopposed in 2008. During the 2004 election, Petelos challenged one-term mayor Betty McCollum, who came in third behind Petelos and Councilman Jody Patterson. Petelos defeated Patterson by a landslide in the mayoral run-off.

During the 2008 election, Petelos reportedly collected $37,900 for his re-election campaign, though he ran unopposed. It was by far the most money reported by municipal candidates.

In September 2011 Petelos applied for and was offered the newly-created position of Jefferson County Manager. He took office on October 3. At a meeting of the County Commission the next morning, Commissioner Joe Knight held up a sign reading "Got a Problem? Call 1-800-SEE-TONY". That phone number was later discovered to connect to a phone sex service.

In 2014 Petelos was diagnosed with bladder cancer and underwent several surgeries along with radiation treatment. He announced his retirement from the county in 2021.

Petelos and his wife have two daughters, Angela and Stephanie.

Preceded by:
? 		Alabama House District 49
1986–1994 		Succeeded by:
Dave Thomas
Preceded by:
Frank Rogers 		Alabama House District 51
1994–1997 		Succeeded by:
Bobby Humphryes
Preceded by:
? 		Alabama Commissioner of Human Resources
1997–2004 		Succeeded by:
?
Preceded by:
Betty McCollum 		Mayor of Hoover
2004–2011 		Succeeded by:
Gary Ivey
Preceded by:
none 		Jefferson County Manager
2011–2021 		Succeeded by:
Cal Markert

References

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