Fairhope Mayor Sherry Sullivan seeks second term
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'When I decided to run for mayor in 2020, I made a commitment to restore respect and civility to our city government, create a stable work environment for the employees and focus on growth and infrastructure, and I feel that we are making Fairhope better than ever,' Sullivan said.
Sullivan noted the many accomplishments during her term as mayor, including:
More than $60 million in infrastructure investments and improvements, including drainage projects, traffic improvements, electric substation upgrades, replacing outdated cast-iron lines in the city's gas system, underground electric projects, sewage lift station upgrades and new water wells and lines;
Worked with the city staff and council to put in place moratoriums and ordinances in an effort to control growth;
Helped develop an updated comprehensive plan for the city;
Invested more than $5 million in an effort to recruit and retain high-quality city employees;
Added new recreational opportunities including four new baseball fields, a new track, new restroom facilities, new pickleball courts, Quail Creek Golf Course updates and planned expansions and upgrades to the Mike Ford Tennis Center and Barnwell Football Complex; and
Increased the city's Rainy Day Fund by $3 million while maintaining low debt limits and obligations.
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'With all of our great City employees and with a solid City Council, the past five years have shown that we can make a positive difference. It takes all of us working together to make things work well, and I want to continue to be the leader of that team by serving as your mayor for the next four years,' Sullivan said.
She said public safety has been a top concern and will remain that way if she is elected.
'In the last five years, we have opened a temporary police precinct on Highway 98 and will start a permanent facility next year,' Sullivan said. 'We have new fire trucks that will be added to our fleet next year and have already located and secured land for a much-needed new fire station on Highway 181. Public safety is the most important part of what government should do, and I am proud of our police department and our fire department for how they serve and protect our wonderful city.'
Sullivan noted 'quality-of-life projects' that have taken place or are planned.
'I am excited that we will officially open the first phase of the Flying Creek Nature Preserve and John Martin Nature Center and break ground on our renovation of the historic K-1 Center property this summer, and we will also do the dedication of the newly revamped Pier Park and Rose Garden area later this year,' she said.
Despite all the accomplishments she said have been made during her first term as mayor, there is still a lot to be done.
'There is still work to do – we still have water wells and tanks to build, more cast iron to replace and more recreation facilities to construct,' Sullivan said. 'And I think people will agree that four more years will only make Fairhope even better than it is today. I ran to make a difference and to leave my hometown and OUR HOME better than I found it, and I know we are doing just that.'
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Sullivan will host a re-election campaign kickoff Wednesday, April 30, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Provision in downtown Fairhope. The public is invited.
For more information on Sullivan's re-election campaign or to get involved, email info@sherryformayor.com.
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