All 14 of the mayors leading cities and towns across Baldwin County announced on Monday their endorsement of Chris Elliott for a new term in the Alabama Senate and cited his effectiveness and influence in the State House among the reasons.
The strong messages of support included:
“Chris Elliott embodies the three things that you want in a state senator – he’s responsive, he’s reliable, and he’s relentless.” — Foley Mayor Ralph Hellmich
“Sen. Elliott is involved in every important conversation taking place in the Alabama State House, which means Baldwin County’s interests are being represented in every important conversation taking place in Montgomery.” — Daphne Mayor Robin LeJune
“Chris Elliott is the fighter we need in Montgomery securing the resources that the Eastern Shore and the rest of Baldwin County deserve.” — Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan
“Thanks to the work of Sen. Chris Elliott, Baldwin County has tremendous influence when it comes to obtaining funding for roads, schools, and other projects, so it makes no sense to abandon our influence and go to the back of the line.” — Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon
“Chris puts the best interests of Baldwin County and the citizens he swore an oath to serve first, and he’s making sure our voices are heard in the committee rooms and chambers in Montgomery.” — Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft
The other mayors offering Elliott their firm commitment and support were Perdido Beach Mayor Jimmy Street, Elberta Mayor Steve Kirkpatrick, Magnolia Springs Mayor Ross Houser, Silverhill Mayor Jared Lyles, Summerdale Mayor Randy Farris, Robertsdale Mayor Ruthie Campbell, Spanish Fort Mayor Brad Bass, Loxley Mayor Richard Teal and Bay Minette Mayor Joshua Brown.
Elliott expressed his gratitude for the mayors’ endorsements and said it reflects his deep commitment to listening to the citizens of Baldwin County and representing their beliefs in the Alabama State House.
“I am always guided by the voices and concerns of my constituents in Baldwin County because they have more common sense than all of those bureaucrats and politicians in Montgomery combined,” Elliott said. “Any time I am contacted by a local official, a concerned citizen, or a Baldwin County neighbor in need, it is my goal to respond immediately, resolve their issue, and ensure they have received the attention and resolution they deserve.”
Currently serving his second term in the Alabama Senate, Elliott chairs the body’s County and Municipal Government Committee and holds a seat on the Senate General Fund budget-writing committee, which is responsible for allocating almost $4 billion each year.
Recognized on the Yellowhammer News list of the 50 most powerful and influential political and business figures in Alabama, Elliott was previously elected to the Baldwin County Commission and chaired the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization.
He and his wife, Alainna, have two children, and they attend St. Peter’s Episcopal Church of Bon Secour.
