Scottsboro City Council - Remembering Buddy

In January 2008 I asked this question of Buddy, "What is your #1 priority for 2008?" This was Buddy's reply,"There are several issues which are priorities. We must get our spending under control, oversight of the departments are important. All city employees must work and pull together, particularly in the Mayors absence. The city's employees and officials must be united to accomplish the peoples business."

Buddy Simmons served the citizens of Scottsboro as a Fireman, retiring as a Captain after 28 years of service. Buddy continued his service to the citizens of Scottsboro as a City Councilman, 2004-2008. Buddy has responded to that final call which we all must make. But not all can say they served the citizens of Scottsboro in such a distinguished manner as Buddy Simmons

"A memorial service will be held for Simmons Thursday, at 3 p.m., at Scottsboro Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jackson County Christmas Charities in care of Jackson County Department of Human Resources, 205 Liberty Lane, Scottsboro, Al. 35769." The DAILY SENTINEL's Obituary link: http://thedailysentinel.com/news/article_bc633988-0f0e-11e1-855d-001cc4c03286.html

City council Agenda, click on image for an expanded view.

Council Members Thoughts on Their #1 Priority for 2008

What do you think is the Scottsboro City Council's #1 priority for 2008? Council member Buddy Simmons reply: "There are several issues which are priorities. We must get our spending under control, oversight of the departments is important. There has been instances of fraternization between Department Heads and employees, this must end. All city employees must work and pull together, particularly in the Mayors absence. All of the city's employees and officials must be united to accomplish the peoples business." (Please note in comments below concerning the use of the word fraternization.)

To view Buddy Simmons biography go to http://www.cityofscottsboro.com/ , click on the Mayor/Council heading then the council members name. Council members biography will not link.

Mr. Simmons stated to me that he will be running for reelection this year as the Place 2 position is up for election.