Vote 2009: Mayoral candidate No. 2? Emory Anthony
Defense attorney Emory Anthony is entering the race for mayor in Birmingham. This makes him the second candidate to announce, following Patrick Cooper’s kickoff on Thursday.
Anthony’s focus will be on education, jobs and transportation. He also says he’ll check the city’s finances to determine whether the domed stadium and Fair Park redevelopment can continue.
Previously, Anthony served as dean of Miles College Law School, municipal judge and prosecutor for the Jefferson County District Attorney, and a legal adviser to then Mayor Bernard Kincaid. This is his third run for mayor; he also ran once unsuccessfully for state Senate.
The election takes place Dec. 8.
Also:
- John Archibald of the Birmingham News sizes up possible mayors Anthony, William Bell, Cooper and Carole Smitherman.
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Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:39 pm
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Sunday, November 8, 2009, 9:59 pm
This is not going to be the last person to run. All said and done I am betting 7 or 8 total.
Monday, November 9, 2009, 8:06 am
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Monday, November 9, 2009, 1:22 pm
Jeff, your prediction is coming true. Five in the race as of today.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 11:05 pm
Ok I said 8 and as of today there are 8.
http://www.bhamwiki.com/w/2009_Birmingham_mayoral_election
I wonder if anyone else will join?
Thursday, November 12, 2009, 9:49 am
Jeff, we’re up to 11 this morning. I’ll have more on three more candidates later today.
Thursday, November 19, 2009, 10:03 am
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