Bess Rich’s Mayoral Campaign Primed for a Late Media Blitz
A week before Mobile's mayoral election, former councilwoman Bess Rich reported more than $64,000 on hand after a heavy advertising push, in a four-way race to succeed Mayor Mike Dow.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Peavy; Councilman Sues Accuser
Jim Zeigler filed his ethics complaint against Mobile mayoral candidate John Peavy in Montgomery, and Peavy responded with a lawsuit alleging defamation, outrageous conduct and abuse of process.
Young Democrats to Host Mobile Mayoral Candidate Forum
The Young Democrats of Mobile scheduled a public forum for the city's four mayoral candidates at the Boilermakers union hall on Government Street, with moderated questions and audience Q&A.
Oakleigh Reception to Raise Funds for Sam Jones Mayoral Bid
A $500-per-couple reception at the Oakleigh Garden District home of former Ambassador Gary Cooper was scheduled to benefit Mobile County Commissioner Sam Jones' campaign for mayor of Mobile.
Attorney Says He Will File Ethics Complaint Against Councilman Peavy
Mobile attorney Jim Zeigler said he would file an ethics complaint accusing mayoral candidate John Peavy of using his City Council seat to benefit his construction company on an Azalea…
Bridge or Barrier? Mobile Reckons With Its City Council Super Majority
For 20 years Mobile's mayor-council government has required five of seven votes to pass most measures. Officials past and present disagreed sharply over whether the super majority built consensus or…
Rich Proposes Performance-Tracking Software to Trim Mobile’s Costs
Mobile mayoral candidate Bess Rich proposed adopting CitiStat, a performance-management program pioneered in Baltimore, to track city spending and save money.
Mobile Firefighters Union Endorses Bess Rich for Mayor
The Mobile firefighters' union backed Bess Rich for mayor ahead of the Aug. 23 city election, the second endorsement from an organized city employee group for the former councilwoman's campaign.
A Senator Stays Neutral, a GOP Official Picks a Side in Mobile’s Mayoral Race
State Sen. Vivian Figures declined to endorse in Mobile's 2005 mayoral race, citing friendships with two candidates, while state GOP vice chairman Jerry Lathan came out for Ann Bedsole.
Bedsole Opens Campaign Headquarters With Supply-Side Message
Former state Sen. Ann Bedsole opened her main mayoral campaign headquarters in June 2005, pairing praise for Mobile's revitalization with a call for lower taxes and a leaner city payroll.