Sandy Stimpson
Sandy Stimpson | |
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108th Mayor of Mobile | |
Assumed office November 4, 2013 | |
Preceded by | Sam Jones |
Personal details | |
Born | Mobile, Alabama, U.S. | April 4, 1952
Spouse(s) | Jean Miller (m. 1975) |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Alabama (BS) |
William S. "Sandy" Stimpson (born April 4, 1952) is an American politician who serves as the current mayor of Mobile, Alabama. He was elected August 27, 2013, with 54% of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Jones.[1] He ran on a platform of public safety and economic development.[2][3][4][5] In 2017, he was reelected with 59% of the vote over Sam Jones.[6]
Personal life[]
Stimpson is a 1970 graduate of University Military School, now known as UMS-Wright. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1975, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity.[7][8]
In 2017, Stimpson was found to be a paying member of the Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras group, an all-white group which parades with posters including derogatory remarks toward black leaders and communities in the Mobile area. Stimpson later resigned from the group after his membership was publicly revealed.[9][10]
Stimpson is married to the former Jean Miller of Brewton, Alabama.[11] They have four grown children, nine grandchildren and reside in Mobile, Alabama.[citation needed]
Career[]
Upon graduating from the University of Alabama, Stimpson began a 37-year career with Gulf Lumber Company, his father's company, and its successor, Scotch & Gulf Lumber. He was Chief Financial Officer prior to leaving the company to run for office in 2012.[12]
"One Mobile"[]
Stimpson developed the concept of "One Mobile" during his first election campaign. A non-profit organization "OneMobile.org" was created in April 2014. It has since become defunct.[13]
Mayor of Mobile[]
In December 2018, Stimpson, along with other city officials, were criticized for spending $108,000 on three Christmas trees. The city's special events budget states that any purchase costing more than $7,500 constitutes notification of the council. The city purchased three trees totaling $108,000. According to city officials, the trees have a 10- to 12-year life span so they are a long term investment not falling under the special events budget.[14]
References[]
- ^ "Sandy Stimpson elected as Mayor of Mobile", wkrg.com, August 27, 2013
- ^ "Mayor continues bold pledge: Mobile will be 'safest city in America by 2020.' Is it doable?". AL.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ Knowles, Alexa (April 3, 2018). "Will Mobile be the safest city in America by 2020?". fox10tv.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "2017 crime stats shine light on Mobile's goal to becoming safest city in America". fox10tv.com. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "What’s next for mayor-elect Sandy Stimpson?", lagniappe.com, September 4, 2013
- ^ "Mayor Stimpson Wins Re-Election"
- ^ “Sighs of Psi”, Uadke.org, October, 2013
- ^ Sawyer, Jessica (October 20, 2013). "From privilege to servant: Sandy Stimpson eager to bring lifetime of experience to new role as Mobile mayor". al.com. Retrieved 2020-11-12.
- ^ "Ire grows around racial satire in Mobile Mardi Gras parade". AL.com. March 3, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ Williams, Jasmine. "Mobile Mayor admits involvement with controversial Comic Cowboys". Weartv.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
- ^ "Leader to Leader", Twelve23.org, April 4, 2013
- ^ Official Biography, CityofMobile.org
- ^ "OneMobile.org"
- ^ Fierro, Nicole. "NBC 15 INVESTIGATES: Six figure price tag for Mobile Christmas trees". Mynbc15.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
External links[]
- 1952 births
- Alabama Republicans
- Living people
- Mayors of Mobile, Alabama
- University of Alabama alumni
- 21st-century American politicians