County Commission | The Magazine October 2017 | Page 25

FROM THE COVER In Profile: ACCA Vice President David Money S taff leaders all over the Henry County Courthouse are already on notice: David Money’s work will be taking him out of the office much more often in the next three years. The probate judge and commission chairman has just been elected vice president of the Association of County Commissions of Alabama. According to the traditional officer rotation, he will be sworn in as ACCA president in August 2019. To get there, local voters will have to grant him a second, six-year term of office in 2018. At age 69, Money has reason for optimism, especially since the very same voters just approved a local constitutional amendment that allows him to run again. In most cases, an Alabama judge cannot take office after his 70th birthday, but Henry County extended the limit to age 72. The extension is fortunate, because Money feels like he has unfinished business. “In my mind, I would be a failure if we didn’t do something to help county roads and get s ome people to work,” he said. Henry County has moved forward in other areas, such as a completely Henry County rewritten personnel manual and an award-winning safety record. When he took office in 2013, the rivalry between Abbeville and Headland had spread well beyond high school athletics. These days you are far more likely to find collaboration between the county seat and biggest municipality. Get to Know… Hon. David Money, ACCA Vice President Probate Judge & Commission Chairman, Henry County Public Service: Abbeville City Council, 1976-84; Mayor, 1984-88. Henry County Probate Judge/Commission Chairman since 2013. Professional Background: Retired after 40 years as Ford dealer. Got his start washing cars for $100/week. Education: Graduate of the University of Alabama. Level II Certificate, Alabama Local Government Training Institute Greatest Blessings: Salvation & Karen, his wife of 45 years. Together they have four children and eight grandchildren. Recreation: Traveling to visit grandchildren, following the Crimson Tide and New York Yankees, reading nonfiction (usually about sports or Alabama politics). ACCA Engagement: Currently serving on the Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurers’ Fund governing board and Legislative Committee. County representative to the Alabama Juvenile Justice Task Force. Previously served two terms on ACCA Board of Directors. Twitter @JudgeDMoney72 Instagram @JudgeDMoney Cell [phone] Email [email protected] COUNTY COMMISSION | 25