Vote 2009: And two more candidates for mayor make 14
By Wade KwonTwo more candidates are in the race for mayor of Birmingham bringing the total to 14.
- T.C. Cannon — retired bar owner and former president of the Southside neighborhood association. He placed eighth in the 2003 mayoral election.
- William Jason Sumners — no information available.
Also, Natalie Davis, political science professor at Birmingham-Southern College, and André Natta, publisher of the Terminal, discuss the candidates and themes so far in this election.
Here’s the final list of candidates:
- Emory Anthony
- William Bell
- T.C. Cannon (see above)
- Patrick Cooper
- Scott Douglas
- Ernie Dunn
- Steven Hoyt
- Stephannie Sigler Huey
- Edith Mayomi
- Carole Smitherman
- Jimmy Snow
- William Jason Sumners (see above)
- Jody Trautwein
- Harry “Traveling Shoes” Turner
The election takes place Dec. 8.
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Thursday, November 19, 2009, 12:02 pm
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