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On Tuesday, Carrie Brown threw her hat into the ring seeking re-election to the Brewton City Council District 1 seat.
With the first day of official qualifying for candidates, Brown completed all the necessary work to make sure her name is on the ballot for the Aug. 26 municipal election.
Brown, who has held her seat for nine years, won the position in 2016 against then-incumbent Pat Poole. She took the position with a nearly 3-to-1 margin. She retained her seat in the 2020 election when she was unopposed.
“Brewton is the envy of towns of our size across the state,” Brown said. “It truly is a great place to grow.”
Brown said her seat at the council table has been a learning experience in many ways.
“Serving on the City Council for District 1 over the past nine years has had its highs as well as lows,” Brown said. “I was disappointed that I was the only city council member to vote ’no’ to the closing of Dogwood Hills Golf Course. However, with my years of experience in 45 years in education as a teacher and principal of Brewton Middle School as well as the nine years on the Brewton City Council, a leader understands things may not go all your way.”
Brown said the makeup of residents in her district are diverse, and her aim is to help when needs arise.
“Each of the streets in District 1 has its own personality and needs. Working with the council, mayor and department heads, many of those needs have been met,” Brown said.
With a theme of “A Place to Grow” for Brewton, Brown said that has been evident and is continuing to be the reason behind her desire to serve.
“Progress for Brewton has boomed over the last nine years,” Brown said. “Progress happens when there are grants and taxes made available. From library enhancements, Provalus, public swimming pool, pickle ball courts, $15 million for our city schools, paving of streets, fire trucks costing over $2 million, demolition of dilapidated buildings, recycling program, special events, land for girls softball field, three splash pads, sidewalks and more, we as a council continue to look for ways to keep progress forward.”
Brown said work is yet to be done and she is ready to see the work completed.
“Two big concerns for the council and mayor for the future is proper funding for our local hospital and fire stations,” Brown said. “I look forward to being part of the solutions. Re-election to City Council District 1 is much appreciated.”
The municipal election is set for Aug. 26 with the final day of qualifying for candidates set for June 30.