Rep. Jerry Carl earns endorsement of 14 County Commissioners and Sheriffs across AL-01
Republican Jerry Carl announced that he has earned the endorsements of 14 county commissioners and sheriffs in his reelection bid to represent Alabama’s First Congressional District. “Our county elected officials are on the front lines of keeping our communities safe, secure, and strong. At a time when the far Left wants to defund the police and allow lawlessness to take over, our sheriffs and county commissioners in Alabama are not backing down from the fight. Our county commissioners and county sheriffs are working hand-in-hand to manage the unprecedented growth in south Alabama, all while ensuring our communities continue being the best places to live, work, and raise a family. I love working with these folks on a daily basis, and I’ll always be a strong partner of theirs in Washington,” Carl said in a press release. “Congressman Carl has been a strong supporter of law enforcement, and he has been a constant advocate for the needs of Baldwin County. I’m proud to call him a friend, and he has my full support to continue serving Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” said Baldwin County Sheriff Hoss Mack. “Congressman Carl has been a friend of mine since before he took office, but most importantly, he has been a friend of Escambia County since day one. He made a promise that he will remember us and fight for us, and that’s exactly what he’s done during his time in Congress. He has my complete and total endorsement as he seeks reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District,” said Escambia County Sheriff Heath Jackson. “I am thankful for everything Jerry Carl does for his constituents. I am especially thankful for his unwavering support for law enforcement, the military, and all first responders. We need him to stay in office to continue fighting for our community and our country! He has my full support as he seeks reelection,” said Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch. “I appreciate the job Congressman Carl has been doing for us here in south Alabama, and he has my total support in his run for Congress in AL-01,” said Retired Mobile County Sheriff Sam Cochran. “I am endorsing Jerry Carl for reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District. I have worked with Jerry for years, and he is a man of his word. I am thankful for his service to this country,” said Baldwin County Commission Chairman Charles (Skip) Gruber. “I support Congressman Jerry Carl in his 2024 campaign. I have known Jerry since he was a County Commissioner, and he represents our area well in Washington,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Jeb Ball. “It is my pleasure to endorse Congressman Jerry Carl for reelection in 2024,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Matt McKenzie. “Congressman Jerry Carl has my full support for reelection in 2024,” said Baldwin County Commissioner Billie Jo Underwood. “I support Congressman Carl because of his genuine concern for the residents of our area and his willingness to listen to the concerns of his constituents,” said Escambia County Commissioner Steve Dickie. “I appreciate the job Congressman Carl has done for the citizens in Escambia County. As always, he has my total support in 2024,” said Escambia County Commissioner Brandon Smith. “I am grateful Congressman Carl is running for reelection in Alabama’s First Congressional District. He has my full support as he continues to represent this district,” said Escambia County Commissioner Larry White. “I am thankful for all the support Congressman Carl has given to Escambia County, and he’s always looking out for us. He has my full support as he seeks reelection in 2024,” said Escambia County Commissioner Raymond Wiggins. “I have known Jerry for many years and consider him a close, personal friend and someone I often depend on for advice. His dedication, honesty, reliability, and work ethic are unmatched. Jerry is passionate about his community and taking care of the people and their needs. I am proud to endorse Congressman Jerry Carl for reelection to Alabama’s First Congressional District,” said Mobile County Commission President Randall Dueitt. “Congressman Carl has been a true stalwart in working to support the best interests of south Alabama and the coastal counties. He has certainly earned the opportunity to continue representing Alabama’s First Congressional District in Congress,” said Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson.
Flags fly at half staff Thursday for Commissioner Frank Burt
Gov. Kay Ivey ordered all flags flown at half-staff in Baldwin county to honor former commissioner Frank Burt. Burt, who passed away in his home on October 31, served 30 consecutive years on the Baldwin County Commission. He served from 1988-2018. In a memo written on November 3, Ivey stated, “Let us remember Commissioner Burt’s decades of dedicated service to the people of Baldwin County Commission from 1989-2018. Commissioner Burt was well known as a very dependable leader and was a humble servant to the citizens he represented. I offer my heartfelt condolences and prayers to his loved ones, the Baldwin County Commission, and his beloved community.” Burt was the county’s District 1 representative, and the county has been governed by a four-member commission since 2004. Burt started politics as a Democrat but served most of his tenure as a Republican, switching parties in the mid-1990s after U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby switched over as a Republican in 1994. “He came from the county when it had nothing to where it’s at today. I remember him telling us stories about the (commission) being worried about how they would pay their bills and stuff like that. But they worked hard to get it to where it’s at today,” Charles “Skip” Gruber said. He added, “Frank, one thing about him is that he had his heart into it.” Senator Chris Elliot, who was known for disagreeing with Burt while working on the commission, commented, “He loved his country and county more than anyone I know. He’s a true patriot. He’s a good guy. He’ll be missed.” Elliot wrote on Twitter, “Baldwin County cities, businesses, schools, please take a moment to honor former Commissioner Frank Burt today by flying your flag at half staff.” Baldwin County cities, businesses, schools, please take a moment to honor former Commissioner Frank Burt today by flying your flag at half staff. @AlabamaCounties #alpolitics https://t.co/UjhU59ayUb — Senator Chris Elliott (@SenatorElliott) November 5, 2020 Flags will be flown in Baldwin County today in honor of Burt, followed by a 3 p.m. funeral service at the First Baptist Church in Bay Minette. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. at the church.
