Sandy Stimpson

William S. "Sandy" Stimpson (born April 4, 1952) is an American businessman and politician who serves as the current mayor of Mobile, Alabama. He was elected August 27, 2013, with 54% of the vote, defeating incumbent Mayor Sam Jones.[1] He ran on a platform of public safety and economic development.[2][3][4][5] In 2017, he was reelected with 59% of the vote over Jones in a rematch.[6] In 2021, Sandy Stimpson defeated Fred Richardson and Karlos Finley with 62.5% of the vote. [7]

Sandy Stimpson
108th Mayor of Mobile
Assumed office
November 4, 2013
Preceded bySam Jones
Personal details
Born (1952-04-04) April 4, 1952
Mobile, Alabama, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Jean Miller
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(m. 1975)​
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Alabama (BS)

Personal life

Stimpson is a 1970 graduate of University Military School, now known as UMS-Wright. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in 1975, where he was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon and Theta Tau Professional Engineering Fraternity.[8][9]

In 2017, Stimpson was found to be a paying member of the Comic Cowboys Mardi Gras group, a group which paraded with posters including derogatory remarks toward black leaders and communities in the Mobile area. Stimpson later resigned from the group after his membership was publicly revealed.[10][11]

Stimpson is married to the former Jean Miller of Brewton, Alabama.[12] They have four children and nine grandchildren and reside in Mobile.

Career

Upon graduating from the University of Alabama, Stimpson began a 37-year career with Gulf Lumber Company, his father's company, and its successor, Scotch & Gulf Lumber. He was Chief Financial Officer prior to leaving the company to run for office in 2012.[13]

"One Mobile"

Stimpson developed the concept of "One Mobile" during his first election campaign. A non-profit organization "OneMobile.org" was created in April 2014. It has since become defunct. "OneMobile.org"</ref>

Mayor of Mobile

In 2017, Mayor Stimpson unsuccessfully attempted to decriminalize Cannabis in the City of Mobile. [14]In December 2018, Stimpson, along with other city officials, was criticized for spending $108,000 on three artificial Christmas trees. The city's special events budget states that any purchase costing more than $7,500 constitutes notification of the council. The city purchased three trees totaling $108,000. According to city officials, the trees have a 10- to 12-year life span so they are a long-term investment not falling under the special events budget. [15] In 2022, Mayor Stimpson appointed LGBTQIA+ liaisons to the City of Mobile. This is the first time openly LGBTQIA+ liaisons have served at the City level in the City of Mobile. In April 2022, Mayor Stimpson endorsed Pridefest 2022, and Translucent, marking the first ever city-wide Pride and Trans celebration. [16] [17]

References
  1. "Sandy Stimpson elected as Mayor of Mobile", wkrg.com, August 27, 2013
  2. "Mayor continues bold pledge: Mobile will be 'safest city in America by 2020.' Is it doable?". AL.com. August 17, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  3. Knowles, Alexa (April 3, 2018). "Will Mobile be the safest city in America by 2020?". fox10tv.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  4. "2017 crime stats shine light on Mobile's goal to becoming safest city in America". fox10tv.com. January 4, 2018. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  5. "What’s next for mayor-elect Sandy Stimpson?", lagniappe.com, September 4, 2013
  6. "Mayor Stimpson Wins Re-Election"
  7. "Election Results". 30 April 2022.
  8. “Sighs of Psi”, Uadke.org, October, 2013
  9. Sawyer, Jessica (October 20, 2013). "From privilege to servant: Sandy Stimpson eager to bring lifetime of experience to new role as Mobile mayor". al.com. Retrieved 2020-11-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. "Ire grows around racial satire in Mobile Mardi Gras parade". AL.com. March 3, 2017. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  11. Williams, Jasmine (8 March 2017). "Mobile Mayor admits involvement with controversial Comic Cowboys". Weartv.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  12. "Leader to Leader", Twelve23.org, April 4, 2013
  13. Official Biography, CityofMobile.org
  14. "Mayor Stimpson Seeks to "Decriminalize" Marijuana Possession". 15 May 2017.
  15. Fierro, Nicole (8 January 2019). "NBC 15 INVESTIGATES: Six figure price tag for Mobile Christmas trees". Mynbc15.com. Retrieved January 30, 2019.
  16. https://www.mobpride.org/
  17. "Mobile appoints first-ever LGBTQ liaisons". 3 February 2022.
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