FORKLAND, Ala. —I, Charlie McAlpine, a native son and dedicated public servant,announced my run for a third term as Mayor of Forkland. Raised in this community by parents who believed in service and hard work, I embody the hometown values of integrity and commitment.
Since winning my first term in a runoff election in December 2016, my administration has led Forkland into a new era of development and civic pride—focused squarely on tangible improvements for residents. Rooted in Forkland Heritage: Graduating from Paramount High School and an alumnus of Alabama A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness, furthering my education with a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Non-Profit Management. I hold numerous certifications in Training, Leadership and Management. I retired after working 37 years with USDA, serving as a Soil Conservationist, District Conservationist, Non-Profit Coordinator, and as the Coordinator of Resource Conservation & Development Programs (RC&D). For 20 years, my responsibilities included writing, implementing, and executing all Federal and State Grant Programs for Rural Community Development. Upon completing my training at the Foreign Service Institute in Washington, D.C.—the U.S. State Department’s in house academy for language, area, and professional tradecraft instruction — I spent three years in Afghanistan under the Obama administration, headed by Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, appointed as an Agriculture Advisor / Expert. In that role, I led agriculture reconstruction programs, coordinating with the NATO led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF)—a multinational deployment involving contributions from some forty to fifty countries to revitalize rural livelihoods, irrigation systems, and agri value chains. I bring unmatched expertise to municipal leadership. After retiring, I returned home to manage my family’s Beef Farm Operation.
I am seeking a third term to continue the mission of turning promises into progress. With experience, integrity, and a deep bond with Forkland’s residents, I offer both a proven record, a renewed momentum and well-educated administration.
For voters who value results, accountability, and steady leadership grounded in hometown values, I, Charlie McAlpine, stand ready to serve again.

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