My name is Jacqueline Stewart, and I’m running for Greene County Commissioner, District 3. I’m running because I believe our community deserves strong leadership, responsible decisions and a clear vision for the future. This county is more than just where we live, it’s our home.
MOVING FORWARD WITH YOU IN MIND
Like many other counties, we are facing real challenges maintaining our roads, supporting public safety, and making sure our tax dollars are spent wisely.
If elected, my priorities are simple and focus on what matters most to you.
Infrastructure – we all know the conditions of our roads and I will make sure that our roads and bridges are properly maintained.
Public Safety – Our law enforcement, firefighters and EMS deserve our full support. I would make sure that they have the resources they need to keep our community safe and provide us with services.
Economic Development – Work with the Industrial Board to attract good jobs while supporting our local businesses. Work alongside the hospital and school board to assist in any way possible.
Transparency and accountability – I will always be open, accessible and willing to listen
I would like to continue the leadership and dedication of Commissioner Corey Cockrell. His commitment to serving this community, especially our senior citizens, our youth, and our county. He has laid a strong foundation and I’ m committed to that vision.
I’m not running to make promises I can’t keep. I’m running to work hard, listen carefully, and make decisions that put our community first.
Together we can move forward.
On May 19, 2026, I ask for your support, your vote, and your trust to elect me as Greene County Commissioner, District 3.
The Eutaw City Council met for its regular second meeting of the month on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. The Mayor and four council members: Jacqueline Stewart, Tracey Hunter, Valerie Watkins, and Larrie Coleman, were present.
Joe Powell, Assistant City Clerk, opened bids for repair of two rest rooms at the Robert H. Young Community Center (former Carver School).
There were two bids, and the Council awarded the bid to M&H Construction Company for $17,500. He also opened bids for repair of one rest room at the National Guard Armory. M&H Construction was again the low bidder at $7,500 for this work.
The Council asked the Mayor and staff to carefully check the bonding and insurance qualifications of the low bidder to make sure they were in compliance with the bid requirements and specifications before award the bids.
The Council also approved advertising for sale of a used Greyhound bus using the city’s website, to determine if there is any interest in purchasing this surplus item.
The Council tabled a sale of land on Boligee Street to the Greene County Commission, for construction of a water park. There were questions about the nature of the proposed water park and the inclusion of a redemption clause in the sale if the project is not built within a reasonable period of time.
An offer of $6,000 from Freedom Rock Church to purchase four acres of city owned land, was rejected by the Council for being below the fair market value of the land. The church proposed to purchase land on the Lock 7 Road, near the City Park, for construction of a church and community building. The Mayor said, “We are supportive of building the church and community facilities, but we want them to pay a fair price We will try to get an appraisal to show the fair market value of the land.”
The Council, which has vacated the District 2 seat of LaJeffrey Carpenter, agreed that December 6 was the deadline for residents of the district to send a letter of interest in the position; and that the Council will interview applicants on December 11 for the position, so an appointment can be made, and the position filled at the December 12 next regular meeting of the Council.
The Council received several financial reports from Financial Adviser Ralph Liverman on the status of city bank accounts. They also voted to pay bills that had been processed by staff for payment.
In the public comments section, there were several comments from residents, including Faye Tyree and Vivian Carpenter that the City of Eutaw was not moving forward as quickly as they wished.
7th grader Joveon Carpenter received award from Mayor Johnson and Council membersL to R: Jacqueline Stewart, Phillips Cherry, Mayor Latasha Johnson, Marcus Burton, Paul Jones, LaJeffery Carpenter, Larrie Coleman and Valeria Watkins at presentation of certificates to Water Department trainee
At its most recent regular meeting on November 9, 2021, the Eutaw City Council approved the assignment of the Waste Management contract for garbage collection to Arrow Disposal Service as of December 1, 2021.
Mike Mitchell representing Waste Management appeared before the Council and said, “We are unable to pick-up the garbage on a regular schedule in the City of Eutaw, due to labor shortages, and we are requesting assignment of this contract, to give the people better service.”
The city’s current contract with Waste Management runs through 2023. Arrow Disposal Service is picking up trash in Hale County and will be able to fulfill the schedule in the City of Eutaw. Waste Management is allowing the new company to use its garbage bins. Mayor Johnson said the new company would follow the same routes and schedule as the old company for the same cost to the city.
Rick Harbin, a CPA from Tuscaloosa gave an interim report to the City Council on his work to audit Eutaw’s finances. He said the last city audit was in 2012 and the last statement was for 2014. Harbin has reviewed the records and prepared a statement as of September 30, 2017 to have a starting point for his audit work. Using the 2017 starting numbers, he is working on an audit or fiscal years 2017-18, 2018-19, 2019-20 and the current year 2020-21.
Harbin said he hoped to be able to give the city an “unqualified opinion” on its finances based on the records he has been reviewing. He mentioned that he had a found a large water loss in the city’s water department, which needs to be analyzed and corrected since this is the propriety function of the city where it is pumping and selling water to the residents.
The City Council approved a contract of $ 6,230 with the Eutaw Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with a reimbursable grant they are receiving from the Tombigbee RC&D for signage and beautification. The Chamber will repay the city from grant proceeds.
The City Council agreed to a proposal from the Alabama Children’s Policy Council to place a Little Free Outdoor Library at the City Park and Tennis Courts on Mesopotamia Avenue.
In other actions, the Eutaw City Council:
• Approved a resolution concerning zoning for the Rollingwood Apartments, Morrow Realty Company.
• Approved expenditure of $7,000 for National Water Services for a flow test and maintenance of city water wells. This expense is already included in the budget.
• Approved Next Level Leaders use of the R. H. Young Community Center Gym on November 13 for $50.00.
• Approved use of police officers to use city vehicles for part-time patrol at West-Rock manufacturing facilities.
•Approved Supreme Electrical Service for additional work on city facilities.
• Agreed to pay bills.
In her Mayor’s report, Latasha Johnson, called up Javeon Carpenter, a 7th grader at Robert Brown Middle School, and presented him a certificate and award for helping to stop a fight between students at his school. Police Chief Tommy Johnson recommended him for this award.
The Mayor also gave certificates to three Water Department employees – Marcus Burton, Phillip Cherry and Paul Jones – who are studying to receive certification as water operators.
In yesterday’s City of Eutaw Municipal elections, 1,219 voters cast ballots. There were five candidates in the Mayor’s race. Incumbent Mayor Raymond Steele led with 403 (33%) votes, Councilwoman Latasha Johnson came in second with 359 (30%) votes; Joe Lee Powell received 257 (21%); Sandra Walker 183 (15%) and Queena Bennett Whitehead 17 (1%). There will be a runoff election on October 6, 2020 between Raymond Steele and Latasha Johnson for Mayor. In Forkland, Incumbent Mayor Charlie McAlpine was reelected with a vote of 216 to 60 for Rev. Michael Barton. In the Eutaw City Council races, there will be a runoff in District I, where Valerie Watkins received 115 (44%) votes to 107 (41%) for Chondra Mayes and Ke’Undra Quintez Cox received 38 (14.6%). The runoff also scheduled for October 6 will be between Watkins and Mayes. In District 2, LaJeffrey Carpenter received 160 (69%) votes to 70 (30%) for Bryant Snyder, Jr. and was reelected to the Eutaw City Council. In District 3, Tracy Hunter, who was unopposed was elected to that seat. In District 4, Larry Coleman received 110 (51%) votes in defeating incumbent Councilwoman Sheila Smith with 105 (49%) and will take the seat. In District 5, Jacqueline Stewart with 120 (52%) votes defeated Rodney Wesley with 109 (48%) capturing this seat. When the Mayor and Council are seated and sworn-in, for a four-year term, on November 10, 2020 there will be four new council members with only LaJeffrey Carpenter returning. In Forkland, in the only contested city council race, for District 3; Alonzo Thomas with 48 votes won with Preston Davis receiving 25 and Willie Sashington getting 9 votes. The Mayor’s position and city council races were not contested in the Towns of Boligee and Union, so the same officials have been reelected for another term. 1,219 (49.7%) of voters out of 2,450 registered in the city turned out to vote in the first primary on August 25, 2020. “We will need to work hard to raise the turnout for the Municipal Runoff on October 6 and the important November 3rd General Election for U. S. President, Senators, Congress and other offices,” said Carol Zippert, Greene County Chair for the Alabama New South Alliance.
I, Jacqueline Stewart announce my candidacy as councilwoman District 5 for the City of Eutaw. My plans are to work with the Mayor and other Council members to make the City of Eutaw a great place to live and work. I know the task will not be an easy one but I am up for the challenge. Not only will I be an advocate for District 5, but for the entire City of Eutaw. I assure all of you that our concerns and issues will be adequately addressed. I propose to promote different new business and open areas and bring the city to life. So on August 25th vote and elect Jacqueline Stewart Councilwoman District 5 “The Change We Need”
