ENDORSEMENTS ALABAMA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOV. 4 2014 District 1 (Lauderdale County) Greg Burdine—voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Phillip Pettus--waiting for his response to AVRALs questions…CRITICAL RACE. District 2 (Lauderdale County) CRITICAL RACE Andrew Andy Betterton ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Strongly pro-animal. Lynn Greer District 3 (Colbert County) Marcel Black voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Fred Joly—no response. District 4 (Limestone and Morgan Counties) Micky Hammon heads back to the House District 5 (Limestone County) CRITICAL RACE Henry A. White ENDORSED BY AVRAL. He and his wife are life-long animal lovers and proud pet owners. He is enthusiastic about AVRAL’s mission. Dan Williams voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 6 (Madison County) Phil Williams heads back to the House District 7 (Lawrence and Winston Counties) CRITICAL RACE Jody Letson - ENDORSED BY AVRAL. STRONG PRO-ANIMAL CANDIDATE—NEED THIS FELLOW IN DISTRICT 7 Ken Johnson BONUS! Lawrence County Commission Election Endorsements. If you are in Lawrence County, you have FIVE pro-animal candidates. This is rare, so take advantage of it! District 1: Vote for MOSE JONES (opponent is Patrick Hannay) District 2: Vote for JEFF BYARS (opponent is Norman Poole) District 3: Vote for BRADLEY CROSS (opponent Kyle Pankey not a fan of animal welfare) District 4: Vote for independent candidate SONNY MALCOLM (opponents are Bobby Burch and Tina McWhorter). It’s possible he’s a write-in candidate, so be prepared. District 5: Vote for RANDY GILLESPIE (opponent is Joey Hargrove) Think kids should be taught humane animal treatment in school? Libby Joiner is running for Lawrence Countys Board of Education, District 3, and she is a strong proponent of including humane education in schools. We support her candidacy. Wed love to see kids learn the importance of treating animals ethically and compassionately---and grow up to become responsible pet owners. Its probably the best way to effect meaningful, lasting change in Alabamians attitudes toward animals. District 8 (Morgan County) CRITICAL RACE Rex Cheatham ENDORSED BY AVRAL. CHEATHAM STATED “I am an animal lover and will be a friend of AVRAL! You will have a listening ear when Im in Montgomery!!” Terri Collins voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 9 (Cullman and Morgan Counties) Ed Henry heads to the House District 10 (Madison County) Mike Ball returns to the House District 11 (Blount, Cullman, and Morgan Counties) Randall Shedd returns to the House District 12 (Cullman County) Corey Harbison heads to the House District 13 (Walker County) Connie Cooner Rowe heads to the House District 14 (Tuscaloosa, Walker and Winston Counties) Tim Wadsworth heads to the House District 15 (Jefferson County) Allen Farley returns to the House District 16 (Fayette, Lamar and Tuscaloosa Counties) Daniel H. Boman voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Kyle South District 17 (Marion and Winston Counties) Don Barnwell Mike Millican ENDORSED BY AVRAL. HAS ALWAYS SUPPORTED AVRAL LEGISLATION. District 18 (Colbert and Franklin Counties) Johnny Mack Morrow voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Gerry Wallace—no response. District 19 (Madison County) Laura Hall—no response. A.J. Smith (Independent Candidate) no contact info District 20 (Madison County) Howard Sanderford returns to the House District 21 (Madison County) C. Terry Jones Jim Patterson District 22 (Madison County) Dennis W. Stephens Ritchie Whorton District 23 (Jackson County) John Robinson voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open James T. (Tommy) Hanes, Jr. District 24 (Dekalb County) CRITICAL RACE David Beddingfield ENDORSED BY AVRAL Nathaniel Ledbetter District 25 (Limestone and Madison Counties) Mac McCutcheon returns to the House District 26 (DeKalb and Marshall Counties) Kerry Rich returns to the House District 27 (Marshall County) CRITICAL RACE Jeff McLaughlin ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Strong supporter of the low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Will Ainsworth District 28 (Etowah County) Craig Ford voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Doug Sherrod District 29 (DeKalb and Etowah Counties) Michael J. Gladden Becky Nordgren ENDORSED BY AVRAL, HAS ALWAYS VOTED IN FAVOR OF AVRAL LEGISLATION. District 30 (Etowah and St. Clair Counties) Mack N. Butler returns to the House District 31 (Coosa and Elmore Counties) Mike Holmes returns to the House District 32 (Calhoun and Talladega Counties) Barbara Bigsby Boyd ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Supports low-cost spay/neuter clinics. Angela Fears (Independent Candidate) District 33 (Coosa and Talladega Counties) November general election candidates: Anthony Zachero Ron Johnson voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 34 (Blount and Jefferson Counties) David Standridge returns to the House District 35 (Calhoun and Talladega Counties) Steve Hurst returns to the House District 36 (Calhoun and St. Clair Counties) Randy Wood returns to the House District 37 (Chambers, Clay and Randolph Counties) CRITICAL RACE Josh Burns Bob Fincher ENDORSED BY AVRAL. HE WROTE: “My wife, Sheila, has volunteered at the Randolph County Animal Shelter in Wedowee almost from its inception. I have also done volunteer work there over the years. We believe strongly in the humane treatment of pets and support programs to improve spaying and neutering in our state.” Guy Kelly (Independent Candidate) no response. District 38 (Chambers and Lee Counties) Isaac Whorton heads to the House District 39 (Cherokee, Cleburne and DeKalb Counties) CRITICAL RACE Richard Lindsey voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open Heath Jones—ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Richard Lindsey has supported us in the past but did vote against the low-cost spay/neuter clinics. HEATH JONES is part of the animal rescue community and actively saves homeless animals. He also works with Semper Fi rescue to transport animals to new forever homes. So, in this case, we strongly encourage you to get out the vote for Heath Jones. Let everyone in your district know he is EXTREMELY animal-friendly. This is the kind of legislator the companion animals of Alabama need. If this is your district, spread the word to vote for Heath Jones. District 40 (Calhoun County) Ted Copland—Ted wrote the following to AVRAL: “I have always been an animal rights activist. As a matter of fact, as a side note, last night we saved a kitten out of the back of a Coca-Cola machine at the grocery store in Alexandria. Personally, my Labrador, whose pictures you can see on my Facebook page, is a rescue dog that was set to be put down a few months ago. My wife and I have in the past had several pets that we have rescued. I do believe that it is important to regulate the number of animals we have running at large. I believe one of the best ways to handle that is through spay and neuter programs. It is important that those services are offered for a price that everyone can afford. As the Anniston City Prosecutor I am constantly dealing with animal cruelty cases. We take a hard stand against those. Although I have respect for my opponent KL Brown, I am more of a voice. I stand up for those things that I be lieve are right. I will do the same with regard to these issues.” Koven L. (K.L.) Brown—K.L Brown has attended AVRAL functions and is a serious cat lover. If you ever meet him and are at a loss for conversation, mention his cats. Representative Brown has always supported our legislation. BOTTOM LINE: Both Copland and Brown are pro-animal. The distinction between the two candidates is basically one of style. Brown seems to be quiet, placid, reserved. Copland, as is evident from his statement, is outspoken and an animal activist. AVRAL likes Brown, but we’re thinking the animals need Copland’s voice this time around. District 41 (Shelby County) Mike Hill returns to the House District 42 (Chilton and Shelby Counties) James M. (Jimmy) Martin heads to the House District 43 (Chilton and Shelby Counties) Arnold Mooney heads to the House District 44 (Jefferson County) Danny Garrett heads to the House District 45 (St. Clair and Jefferson Counties) Dickie Drake returns to the House District 46 (Jefferson County) David Faulkner heads to the House District 47 (Jefferson County) Salvatore Bambinelli—no response. Jack Williams ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Though Rep. Williams voted in support of the s/n clinics in 2013, he voted against them in 2014. AVRAL had a long conversation with him about this, he stated he made a mistake and assumed the bill in 2014 had changed dramatically. He learned after the vote this was false, regrets casting a negative vote and has researched the issue. He now firmly supports low-cost spay/neuter clinics as he did in 2013. Moreover, Rep. Williams has introduced a number of bills for animal protection in the past (for example, animal cruelty), and has several new animal protection bills in the works. He also supports the legislation AVRAL will introduce in the upcoming legislative session. He is enthusiastic about working with AVRAL. Despite his bad vote in 2014, his many other animal welfare bills and his willingness to work closely with AVRAL make him our choice. He has clearly seen the error of his ways regarding his vote in 2014 on s/n and has been extremely humble and apologetic. District 48 (Jefferson, Shelby Counties) Jim Carns returns to the House District 49 (Bibb and Shelby Counties) April Weaver returns to the House District 50 (St. Clair and Shelby Counties) Jim Hill heads to the House District 51 (Jefferson County) Allen Treadaway returns to the House District 52 (Jefferson County) John W. Rogers, Jr. ENDORSED. Has always supported AVRAL legislation. Phillip Bahakel District 53 (Jefferson County) Anthony Daniels—no response. Christopher Horn—no response. District 54 (Jefferson County) Patricia Todd returns to the House District 55 (Jefferson County) Roderick Rod Scott returns to the House District 56 (Jefferson County) Louise Alexander—no response. Darius Foster—no response. Rickey Levins (Independent Candidate)—no response. District 57 (Jefferson County) Merika Coleman returns to the House District 58 (Jefferson County) Oliver Robinson returns to the House District 59 (Jefferson County) Mary Moore heads to the House District 60 (Jefferson County) Juandalynn LeLe Givan returns to the House District 61 (Pickens and Tuscaloosa Counties) Alan Harper returns to the House District 62 (Tuscaloosa County) Rich Wingo heads the the House District 63 (Tuscaloosa County) Bill Poole returns to the House District 64 (Baldwin, Conecuh, Escambia, and Monroe Counties) Harry Shiver returns to the House District 65 (Choctaw, Clarke and Washington Counties) Elaine Beech returns to the House District 66 (Baldwin and Escambia Counties) Alan Baker returns to the House District 67 (Dallas County) Darrio Melton returns to the House District 68 (Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Marengo, Monroe Counties) Thomas E. Action Jackson returns to the House District 69 (Autauga, Dallas, Lowndes and Wilcox Counties) Kelvin J. Lawrence—no response. Loretta G. Grant—no response. Cedric Coley (Independence Party)—no response. District 70 (Tuscaloosa County) Christopher John England returns to the House District 71 (Greene, Marengo, Sumter and Tuscaloosa Counties) Artis A.J. McCampbell returns to the House District 72 (Hale, Marengo, Perry and Bibb Counties) Ralph A. Howard returns to the House District 73 (Montgomery County) Matt Fridy heads to the House District 74 (Montgomery County) Zack Buckner Dimitri Polizos: ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Volunteered to sponsor AVRAL legislation last year and was a strong advocate for AVRAL. District 75 (Montgomery County) Reed Ingram heads to the House District 76 (Montgomery County) Thad McClammy returns to the House District 77 (Montgomery County) John Knight David Grimes ENDORSED BY AVRAL. GAVE VERY STRONG ANSWERS ON OUR ANIMAL WELFARE SURVEY AND IS VERY TROUBLED BY ANIMAL ABUSE IN ALABAMA. EXTREMELY COMPASSIONATE PRO-ANIMAL CANDIDATE. District 78 (Montgomery County) Alvin Holmes-ENDORSED BY AVRAL. STRONG PROPONENT OF LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS AND ANIMAL WELFARE ACROSS ALABAMA. Tijuana Adetunji District 79 (Lee County) Shirley Scott-Harris-ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Strong responses on the AVRAL survey and she wrote “i currently do not have an animal. But i feel strongly that Alabama has a long way to go in improving companion animal welfare. I once had a cocker spaniel and he was considered part of my family. My brother has several pit bulls. He is a responsible owner. His dogs are considered part of his family. I have not had an occasion to pass legislation regarding any animal issues. I would support laws in favor of protecting animals.” Mike Hubbard—NO RESPONSE. Currently under indictment. District 80 (Lee and Russell Counties) Tillman Pugh ENDORSED BY AVRAL. He states “I am right there with you” regarding our mission to improve animal welfare Lesley Vance voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 81 (Lee and Tallapoosa Counties) Dylan V. Oliver—no response. Mark M. Tuggle voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 82 (Bullock, Lee and Macon Counties) Pebblin W. Warren heads to the House District 83 (Lee and Russell Counties) George Tootie Bandy Endorsed BY AVRAL. Has consistently supported AVRAL legislation. Gary Head District 84 (Barbour, Bullock and Russell Counties) Berry Forte ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Has offered assistance to Barbour County rescue groups in the past. Jerry A. McGilvray District 85 (Henry and Houston Counties) Dexter Grimsley ENDORSED BY AVRAL, STRONG PROPONENT OF LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER CLINICS. Bobby Lewis District 86 (Houston County) Paul Lee returns to the House District 87 (Geneva and Houston Counties) Donnie Chesteen returns to the House District 88 (Autauga and Elmore Counties) Paul Beckman returns to the House District 89 (Dale and Pike Counties) CRITICAL RACE Joel Lee Williams ENDORSED BY AVRAL. He stated: “I have been an active supporter of the Pike Animal Shelter for years. I have provided free legal services helping our local group get organized as well as obtain 501(c)(3) status.” If you are in this district, get behind Joel Lee Williams!! Spread the word! Alan C. Booth District 90 (Butler, Conecuh and Crenshaw Counties) Walton Hickman—ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Understands importance of programs and policies for companion animal welfare. Chris Sells District 91 (Coffee County) Barry Moore returns to the House, though he is under indictment. District 92 (Covington and Escambia Counties) Mike Jones, Jr. returns to the House District 93 (Dale and Houston Counties) CRITICAL RACE Jennifer Marsden—ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Marsden is a firm believer in protecting Alabama’s companion animals and vows to support legislation to improve their lives. She is passionate about this and has kept in touch with AVRAL throughout her campaign. She also helped work an AVRAL booth in Dothan. Her opponent, incumbent Steve Clouse, voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open. Marsden enthusiastically supports the clinics. She’ll need help campaigning and getting out the vote—if you are in her district spread the word that she is the best candidate in this race. We NEED her in the House of Reps. Marsdens opponent, Steve Clouse, voted against keeping low-cost spay/neuter clinics open District 94 (Baldwin County) Joe Faust returns to the House District 95 (Baldwin County) Steve McMillan returns to the House and AVRAL is thrilled. He has sponsored our legislation since we first organized. District 96 (Baldwin and Mobile Counties) Randy Davis returns to the house District 97 (Mobile County) Adline C. Clarke returns to the House District 98 (Mobile County) Napoleon Bracy, Jr. ENDORSED BY AVRAL. REP. BRACY IS 100% BEHIND ANIMAL PROTECTION LAWS AND SUPPORTS EVERY AVRAL ISSUE FULLY. AT THE END OF HIS SURVEY, HE WROTE: “I support many of your issues but for some reason I don’t hear much about cock fighting. I believe that cock fighting and dog fighting should be treated equally by our state and we should have harsher fines and punishment for these acts. Animal cruelty is a serious problem. Our dog “Peanut Butter Bracy” Peanut for short is a member of our family and we love and cherish his life and wellbeing.” Wayne E. Biggs—no response Darren Flott (Independent Candidate)—no response. District 99 (Mobile County) James Buskey returns to the House District 100 (Mobile County) Victor Gaston returns to the House District 101 (Mobile County) Chris Pringle heads to the House District 102 (Mobile County) Jack Williams heads to the House District 103 (Mobile County) Barbara Drummond ENDORSED BY AVRAL. Serious animal lover! She has adopted five dogs from the city shelter and placed them in family and friend homes. Right now, she has a Shi Tzu named Sophie that she got directly from the city shelter. Sophie accompanies Barbara on the campaign trail and she is taking her to Virginia soon to visit family. Barbara knows a lot about Mobile’s local shelters from personal observation. She would like to assist AVRAL in moving animal legislation through the state legislature. Ralph Carmichael—no response. District 104 (Mobile County) Margie Wilcox returns to the House District 105 (Mobile County) David Sessions returns to the House
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