County Commissioner Keith Davis of Jasper announces run for open seat left by Connie Rowe

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Keith Davis recently launched his election campaign for District 13 House of Representatives. State Rep. Connie Rowe recently announced that she will not seek reelection for the district, and instead will serve as senior advisor to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.

Davis served as Chairman for the Walker County Republican Party for 2 years and Vice-Chairman for 8 years. He has been on the executive committee of the Walker County Republican Party for the past 15 years and has served on the Alabama State Executive committee in years past.

When Commissioner Davis took office in 2012, Walker County’s finances and future were dim. “It was a complete mess,” Commissioner Keith Davis recalled.

“Being a businessman, it was clear to me that the County was headed for financial ruin.”

In his announcement, Davis emphasized how he has cut wasteful spending and saved the Walker County taxpayers millions of dollars. He worked with county creditors and restructured bond payments, which resulted in $4 million in savings, protecting the county’s credit rating.

“Most people think of a county commissioner solely as the guy who helps take care of the roads, and that is a very important role I’ve filled,” said Davis. “But I have also made sound financial management and economic development my focus these last nine years.”

Davis is a lifelong Republican. He is married to Lori Davis, a high school guidance counselor. The couple has two daughters. Keith is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in Finance. The Davis family is active in church and
in the community.

The primary election is slated to occur on May 24, 2022.