1.   What are your qualifications for this office and why are you running?

The City Council is the government that is closest to the people.  This is where small issues such as a garbage pickup is missed, or a pot hole in a street needs attention are vetted.  It is where the future make up of a part of the city is discussed with the people that reside there.  I think the most important qualification is a sincere desire to work with the people in District 3 in these type issues, or any other issues they deem important.  I want to be the ambassador for south Huntsville on the City Council and make sure we receive a fair amount of resources and attention.  I believe there are some changes going on in our area that will need the attention of an engaged city councilman, to name a few, the new and old Grissom campus developments.   Ditto landing has been neglected for a very long time, and HHA low income housing needs to be watched carefully.  As the Managing Broker for one of the largest residential real estate firms in north Alabama and being a Real Estate Instructor, I know what make property values go up, and more importantly, what make them go down.  I want to do everything possible to protect the value of homes in our area.

My qualifications can be best described above.  I have been involved in the civic activities of the area for a very long time and have also had a desire to serve the people of Huntsville for almost equally as long.