Mims Announces Escambia, Ala., Probate Judge Candidacy
September 27, 2011
Escambia County (Ala.) Probate Judge Emilie Mims officially announced Monday night that she’s seeking office again as a Republican.
Mims has held the office since 2008 when she was appointed by then Gov. Bob Riley to replace the retiring Rachel Agerton. During her tenure as probate judge, Mims has handled over 1,000 cases in probate court and has overseen numerous elections.
“It is a great honor to serve the citizens of Escambia County, Ala., as probate judge,” Mims said. “I am proud of the progress we have made at the probate office and court and look forward to continuing. My background with the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce, working with agencies across the county, had proved to be a great training for this position.”
Prior to becoming probate judge, Mims worked for 17 years as executive director of the Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce
The primary for Escambia County, Ala., offices will be March 13, 2012, with a runoff if needed on April 24 and the general election on November 6, 2012.
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