Mayor
Email:citycouncil@ci.anniston.al.us
Phone: 256-231-7691
• Opposed discretionary funds
• Heavily supports economic development; sees business as a solution to crime.
• Proponent of business-industrial authority
• “If more people had jobs, they wouldn’t be committing crimes.”
• Supports looking into feasibility of a black chamber
• Wants to create recreational opportunities, including an Amphitheater for entertainment venues
Benjamin L. Little - elected in 2000
Councilman Ward 3
Email:citycouncil@ci.anniston.al.us
Phone: 256-236-3422
• “Reducing crime starts in the homes. We need to talk to children about making good choices.”
• Supports looking into feasibility of a black chamber
• Ran for third term because he had unfinished business in his ward
• Wants to bring business to the ward, curb violent crime and revitalize the city
• Supports building a civil rights museum
Herbert Palmore - elected in 2000
Councilman Ward 2
Email:citycouncil@ci.anniston.al.us
Phone: 256-236-3422
• Heavily supports Anniston High School’s vocational training program
• Supports looking into feasibility of a black chamber
• One of biggest concern is Anniston’s schools
John Spain - elected in 2008
Councilman Ward 1
Email:citycouncil@ci.anniston.al.us
Phone: 256-236-3422
• “While I like the idea of (discretionary) funds, I don’t see a way that they can be properly controlled.”
• Sees crime as a major problem
• Believes Anniston has an infrastructure problem
David Dawson, Ward 4- elected in 2008
Councilman Ward 4
Email:citycouncil@ci.anniston.al.us
Phone: 256-236-3422
• Concerned about council decorum
• Wants to bring new businesses to town and work with neighboring cities
• Said school system is a vital issue to be addressed
