Fairhope, Alabama
NIX v. BROWN
James Phil Nix Jr. -- the son of former mayor James Nix Sr. -- is seeking the open place being vacated by retiring Mike Ford: He said he is running because of his "love of the city" he was born and raised in and to carry on in the footsteps of Ford. He said growth is "inevitable" but is concerned about all the changes. During his father's term as mayor, he saw the city go from "disrepair to the beautiful place we have now ... want to keep that ('Keep Fairhope Fairhope')." The planks of his platform are: (1) managed growth based on the "well thought out" comprehensive plan; (2) education support; (3) fiscal responsibility; (4) service. He said he does not favor an independent school system but would allow a referendum on a special tax district to support county schools. Citing his 24 year experience as county tax collector, he called public service a "privilege" based on listening to citizens. The comprehensive growth plan is only a guide though and need not be strictly followed, he added.
Life-long Fairhope resident Robert Brown is also seeking this spot on the council, but he was not able to attend this event at the Homestead Village on August 4th. Campaign material says his priorities include "fostering common sense decisions" (ie. including restrooms in the soccer complex cost); improving communication and planning; and preserving natural resources (ie. Mobile Bay). He says he favors working within the Baldwin County system to improve schools, and also would favor allowing a special tax district voter referendum. Balancing budgets while improving infrastructure -- and solving parking problems and preserving downtown are also important goals of his.
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NIX v. BROWN
James Phil Nix Jr. -- the son of former mayor James Nix Sr. -- is seeking the open place being vacated by retiring Mike Ford: He said he is running because of his "love of the city" he was born and raised in and to carry on in the footsteps of Ford. He said growth is "inevitable" but is concerned about all the changes. During his father's term as mayor, he saw the city go from "disrepair to the beautiful place we have now ... want to keep that ('Keep Fairhope Fairhope')." The planks of his platform are: (1) managed growth based on the "well thought out" comprehensive plan; (2) education support; (3) fiscal responsibility; (4) service. He said he does not favor an independent school system but would allow a referendum on a special tax district to support county schools. Citing his 24 year experience as county tax collector, he called public service a "privilege" based on listening to citizens. The comprehensive growth plan is only a guide though and need not be strictly followed, he added.
Life-long Fairhope resident Robert Brown is also seeking this spot on the council, but he was not able to attend this event at the Homestead Village on August 4th. Campaign material says his priorities include "fostering common sense decisions" (ie. including restrooms in the soccer complex cost); improving communication and planning; and preserving natural resources (ie. Mobile Bay). He says he favors working within the Baldwin County system to improve schools, and also would favor allowing a special tax district voter referendum. Balancing budgets while improving infrastructure -- and solving parking problems and preserving downtown are also important goals of his.
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