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Association representing Ala. county government elects new leadership

Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson was elected president.

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Members of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama (ACCA) have elected the new county government officials who will guide the Associationโ€™s efforts throughout the coming year. The ACCA 2024-2025 Officers and Board of Directors were confirmed at the Associationโ€™s 96th Annual Convention held August 20-22.

The ACCA is the statewide association representing Alabamaโ€™s 67 county governments. The Associationโ€™s 2024-2025 Officers are President and Calhoun County Commissioner Lee Patterson, President-Elect and Macon County Commissioner Miles Robinson, Vice President and Limestone County Commission Chairman Collin Daly, Immediate Past President and Jefferson County Commissioner Joe Knight, and Minority Director and Clarke County Commissioner Tyrone Moye.

The ACCA Board of Directors is composed of three executive officers, the ACCAโ€™s past presidents still serving in county government and a representative from each of the Associationโ€™s 12 established districts. The Associationโ€™s 12 district representatives for the next year are Lauderdale County Commissioner Joe Hackworth, Madison County Commissioner Tom Brandon, Cherokee County Probate Judge and Commission Chairman Tim Burgess, Marshall County Commissioner Rick Watson, Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson, Hale County Commissioner Donald Anderson, Blount County Commissioner Allen Armstrong, Chambers County Commissioner Sam Bradford, Elmore County Commission Chairman Bart Mercer, Conecuh County Commissioner Leonard Millender, Houston County Commission Chairman Brandon Shoupe, and Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson.

ACCA Executive Director Sonny Brasfield expressed his confidence and enthusiasm toward the new leadership, stating: โ€œWe are looking forward to the vast array of expertise and experience this group of hard-working leaders will bring to enhance the quality of life for all Alabamians. Each leader on this newly assembled team has earned the respect and trust of county officials and employees across the state. These leaders are aptly prepared for the significant responsibility of serving county government across Alabama, and Iโ€™m optimistic about what we can accomplish this year under the new leadership.โ€

The Association of County Commissions of Alabama is a statewide organization speaking for all 67 counties with ONE voice. It promotes improved county government services in Alabama, offers educational programs for county officials and their staff members, administers insurance programs for county governments and employees, offers legal advice, and represents the interests of county government before state and federal organizations and agencies.

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