Former State Rep. Johnny Curry seeking support for appointment to Jefferson County Tax Collector’s Office following death of Eric Burks
The Jefferson County Tax Collector’s Office currently has an opening in the Bessemer Division following the sudden death of Assistant Tax Collector Eric Burks in July. Burks was a native of Montgomery, Alabama. His wife, Karen Burks, serves as the Circuit Clerk of the Bessemer Cut-Off. Joey Sanders, posted on Facebook, in support of Johnny Curry. Sanders wrote, “There is a vacancy in the Jefferson County Tax Collector’s Office, Bessemer Division. Governor [Kay] Ivy will fill this vacancy by appointment. Johnny Curry is seeking this appointment. Johnny Curry served in the legislature for 16 years. He has served as chairman of the Jefferson County Republican Executive Committee and currently serves on the State Republican Executive Committee. Johnny Curry is a true Republican and proud to be a conservative. He would love to have your support and would ask that you send a letter to the Governors office expressing your support.” . Gov. Ivey has not announced an appointment for this position.
