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Atmore Businessman And Century Native Running For Alabama Senate
March 10, 2010
An Atmore businessman and Century native has announced that he is running for the the Alabama State Senate with a focus on economic development.
Jeff Peacock announced his candidacy as a Republican for Alabama State Senate, District 22.
“Considering the economic challenges we face in Southwest Alabama, we must have a state senator that understands economic development. As a small businessman, I know what it takes to get the economy moving,” Peacock said as explained his plans for economic development that includes tax incentives, promotion of entrepreneurship and education reform. “My campaign will be guided by ideas, not by special interest money and influence.”
Peacock is a native of Century and is married to the former Jodi Nellums, also of Century. Peacock attended Jefferson Davis Community College in Brewton before transferring to Florida State University where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in finance. He later attended the University of Chicago, where he received an MBA in finance and economics. Peacock is the owner of The Paper Station in Atmore, a printing and stationery retailer.
Peacock is active in his community. He is a member of the Atmore First Presbyterian Church, chairman of the Escambia County Republican Party, vice president of the Atmore Lions Club, and a former board member of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce.
Senate District 22 encompasses portions of Baldwin, Clarke, Choctaw, Conecuh, Escambia, Monroe, Mobile and Washington Counties.
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Way to go Jeff. I’d vote for you if I lived in Alabama. Hope you go all the way. I will be praying that you do.