County Commission | The Magazine April 2018

in this issue VOLUME 62, NUMBER 2 from the cover... Looking for the Heart of American Democracy?.................9 Electing County Commissioners in Alabama....................12 ‘County Caucus’ Going Strong Heading into 2018 Elections...................................................................15 A Primer on Primaries........................................................17 Political Activities of County Employees............................19 On the Ballot......................................................................23 General Tips: Election Administration...............................29 Expert Tips on Election Expense Reimbursement............31 Election Administration: A Shifting Three-Way Balance....32 news you can use... The 2018 election cycle in Alabama certainly promises plenty of excitement, but it also highlights the importance of local government in our uniquely American system of government. Sonny Brasfield Sallie Owen Gowan Circulation - Average of preceding 12 months Number of copies ordered Paid circulation (mail) Free Distribution Total Distribution Office Use Grand Total Celebrating 50 Years of 9-1-1............................................36 County Success on Goat Hill............................................38 point of view... Statement of Ownership, Management & Circulation As of September 2017 - County Commission Published 5 times a year Association of Count Commissions of Alabama PO Box 5040, Montgomery AL 36103 Publisher Editor and Managing Editor 1,680 1,542 30 1,572 108 1,680 COUNTY COMMISSION is published five times a year by the Association of County Commissions of Alabama, Inc.; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. Subscription rates are $20 per year, which is included in the dues of members. Additional copies, when available, are $2 each to non-members. Peri- odicals postage paid at Montgomery, Alabama. Postmaster: Send address changes to COUNTY COMMISSION; P.O. Box 5040; Montgomery, AL 36103. USPS 985-380 President’s Perspective ..................................................4 Our reputation for success wasn’t built overnight The County Line ...............................................................6 Election years always shape this Association’s future in every issue... County Family Album.....................................................40 Photos from Alabama Counties A Voice from Alabama’s 67 Counties..........................43 Johnny Hart, Director, Marshall County 9-1-1 & President, Alabama Association of 9-1-1 Districts (AAND) who we are... 2017-18 ACCA Board of Directors....................................46 ACCA Staff.........................................................................46

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