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White seeking re-election to commission
Larry W. White is announcing his candidacy for County Commission District 3. The following was provided by White:
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as County Commissioner from District 3 for the past 15 and one-half years. Through innovative planning, sound business management, and focused initiative we have Escambia County moving forward.
We have made major progress in infrastructure improvements. Many of our structurally deficient bridges have been replaced with modern structures and most of our major arteries (FAS Projects) have been resurfaced. We have been able to resurface many of our other farm-to-market roads and rural community streets.
Major improvements have been completed to the County Courthouse, County Detention Center and the County Work-release Center. Our budgets are balanced and our county has continued to reduce its long term debt since 1994.
Team efforts have led to the removal of a logjam, a four-lane Highway 113, a newly constructed County Road 31.
The County Commission continues to support financially and involve themselves in economic development activities.
Yet there is much more that needs to be done. We need to continue to search for funds to resurface our worn paved roads and to address the paving of our dirt roads that are becoming more populated and more traveled. We still have bridges that are deficient for heavy loads and need to be replaced. We need to continue to improve our county infrastructure to support our current businesses and industries as well as position ourselves to attract new economic development.
Eighty-four percent of road and bridge funding for Escambia County last year came from State and Federal resources. FEMA funds, Justice Grants, CDBG grants and others have been very important to Escambia. For that reason, I have chosen to become an active participant in the activities of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama and the National Association of Counties. The efforts of these organizations have been successful in protecting county revenue as well as bringing additional funds to counties. Escambia County has benefited greatly from the work of the associations. As a permanent member of the ACCA Board of Directors and a senior member of a NACo Steering Committee, I am positioned to maintain a strong voice for Escambia County in these organizations that influence legislation and policy on the State and Federal level that will affect county government and services.
I feel that my experience and knowledge of county government are most valuable assets as we endeavor to continue the progress of our county. I ask for the opportunity to continue to work for the good people of District 3 and Escambia County.
Information Sheet:
Lifelong resident of Escambia County, Alabama; 15 1/2 years as County Commissioner from District 3; 9 years as Chairman of the Escambia County Commission; currently serves as President of the Association of County Commissioners of Alabama (ACCA); currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Steering Committee for the National Association of Counties (NACo); currently serves as Treasurer or the South Alabama Regional Planning Commission; currently serves on Board of Directors of the Gulf Coast Resource, Conservation, and Development Council; 38 years as Owner/Agent of White Agencies, Inc.; co-owner of Tri-County Broadcasting, Inc. (WPFL Radio); BS/MA Southern Christian University; married 39 years to former Karen Dianne Kelly; three children – Kelli, Ben, and DeeDee; eight grandchildren.
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