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total of 21 county commissioners ,

A newly re-elected to their second terms , have stepped forward to accelerate their growth as leaders through the Association ’ s PLAN 2018 program . It is a diverse group , representing counties with populations large and small that very nearly span the state geographically , from Jackson southward to Covington and Tuscaloosa eastward to Russell .

Together they are focusing on passion , leadership , accountability and networking , and their journey is off to an exceptional start . Commissioners involved in the program are in the early stages of identifying their passion projects , which will be revealed in August at the 2017 ACCA Convention . They are also diving into their connections with ACCA ’ s affiliate groups for county professionals ,
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Commissioners step forward for PLAN 2018

LEADERSHIP

Jay Thompson , Autauga County Joey Peavy , Butler County Ray Milstead , Clay County Laura Cobb , Cleburne County Marcie Foster , Cherokee County Johnny Andrews , Conecuh County Jimmy Jones , Coffee County David Black , Colbert County Kenneth Northey , Covington County Kenneth Walker , Cullman County Mark Blankenship , Dale County Matthew Hodges , Jackson County Steve Haraway , Madison County Dan Harris , Montgomery County Ronda M . Walker , Montgomery County Ron Miller , Perry County Larry Roberts , Randolph County Chance Corbett , Russell County Jerry Tingle , Tuscaloosa County Keith Davis , Walker County Bill Albritton , Wilcox County including administrators , engineers , emergency managers , revenue officers and 9-1-1 district staff .
The PLAN program , while only in its second class , has proven to be an effective way to connect secondterm county commissioners with their communities . The Association and its members look forward to what the PLAN 2018 class will accomplish for Alabama counties . PLAN 2018 Mission Statement : Together , 21 second-term county commissioners , elected into an environment of mistrust , unsolved problems , and expanding challenges , commit their collective energy and vision to enhance their leadership skills , hold themselves accountable , and focus their individual passions on the needs of their communities . n
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