Bill Appling running for Mobile City Council District 4
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Bill Appling has announced he will run for the Mobile City Council District 4 seat.
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Appling, a Mobile native, launched his first business downtown when he was in his early twenties and was a police officer and later a detective with the Mobile Police Department, a news release said.
'I'm running to make sure our neighborhoods are safe, our growth is smart, and our residents' voices are truly heard,' Appling said. 'District 4 deserves a leader who listens, who's walked in our shoes, and who shows up when it matters.'
According to the release, Appling is running on a platform of:
Public safety — Supporting law enforcement, working with residents and police to identify troubled areas, and addressing crime at its root
Responsible development — Ensuring that future development fits the needs of existing communities
Blight cleanup and beautification — Tackling neglected properties and supporting neighborhoods, beautifying areas of neglect with a focus on Highway 90, and making sure all areas are properly landscaped, clean of trash and debris, and safe to live and work
Community Engagement — Amplifying residents' concerns and ensuring transparency and accessibility from City Hall, implementing quarterly District 4 meetings for all residents
Appling is the founder of Alabama Hues, a youth arts program that pairs local artists with at-risk youth from the Strickland Youth Center to produce public art projects, and is a founding member of Family of the Fallen, which supports families of police officers that were killed or severely injured in the line of duty, according to the release.
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He served five years as a board member and logistics advisor for the Love All Pantry in midtown Mobile and served six years on the boards of the Downtown Mobile Alliance and the Downtown Mobile District Management Corporation. He said he stepped down from those boards to run for City Council.
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