By Christopher M Peeks January 14, 2025
Senator Jack Williams Next Agricultural Commissioner?
Mobile Senator Jack Williams is making his claim to be the state's next agricultural commissioner. After issuing his announcement even before votes in the 2024 election were tallied, Williams has hit the ground running. In an attempt to ward off any would-be opponents the Senator has already formed his team, bringing on board the states prominent PR guru in none other than yellowhammer news Paul Sashy. If his promised funding commitments come through Senator Williams will be the odds on favorite and a strong candidate for anybody considering this seat.
A Man Of The People
Senator Williams displayed an impressive wealth of knowledge in what all the office encompasses and the commissioner's responsibilities. He emphasized that when he speaks to farmers he wants them to know "he is one of them." And by developing the relationships he has with people in power he is best suited to look out for Alabama farmers and help alleviate the economic strains put on younger ones that have seen their ranks decrease by 32% due to the rising cost of healthcare and crop insurance.
Shrimp Industry
Senator Williams also highlighted a problem in the Alabama shrimping industry. Right now Alabama shrimpers are being crushed by imports. Shrimp "are selling at the same price they were 20 years ago."
Meant For The Office
I asked the south Alabama senator if he had any intentions of using this as a stepping stone to higher office in which he replied he had "no interest in anything other than this."
CDL
One other interesting thing to note about Mr Williams he still possesses his CDL
Election
The election will be held in June 2026.
Christopher M Peeks
Reporter and Columnist
Alabama Political Contributor
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