Craig Ford
Craig Ford | |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office January 2001 – November 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Ford |
| Succeeded by | Gil Isbel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1968 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Gwen Ford |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
| Website | Official Campaign website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Alabama Army National Guard |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | National Guard |
Jon Craig Ford[1] (born May 21, 1968) is a Independent member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was the House Minority Leader from 2010 to 2016.
Personal life and education
Ford graduated from Auburn University in 1991, with a degree in marketing. His wife, Gwen Glover, teaches at Gadsden State Community College. Ford's father, Joe Ford, served in the Alabama House for 26 years.[2]
Career
Ford was elected to the Alabama House in 2000, succeeding his father. In 2010, Ford was elected House Minority Leader. Ford serves on the Ways and Means - Education Committee, and the Commerce and Small Business Committee.[2] Ford considered running for governor in 2014.[3]
Ford has proposed repealing the Alabama Accountability Act, proposing instead to spend more money on Alabama's Pre-K program and the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative.[4] Ford has led an effort to introduce a state lottery, with the revenue going to education spending.[5]
Ford was among the first lawmakers to call for former Alabama Governor Robert Bentley to resign or be impeached for misusing taxpayer dollars and state resources.[6] Ford also stood up to the Democratic Party's leadership and called for their resignation in light of their own failed leadership and accusations of corruption.[7][8]
March 2018, Ford announced he is running in Alabama Senate District 10 as an Independent, a seat held by Sen. Phil Williams of Rainbow City, who is not seeking reelection.
Ford co-owns Hodges-Ford Insurance, as well as The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. Ford serves as a captain in the Alabama Army National Guard.[2]
References
- ^ Confirmation of Committee Registration Filing
- ^ a b c "Representative Craig Ford". Alabama House of Representatives. Archived from the original on October 3, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- ^ Beyerle, Dana (November 1, 2011). "Rep. Craig Ford says he's been approached about running for governor and is interested". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- ^ Lyman, Brian (September 13, 2013). "Gadsden Democrat Craig Ford targets school tax credits". Montgomery Advertiser. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 28, 2013.
- ^ Sims, Cliff (December 31, 2013). "Alabama Democrats renew push for statewide lottery". Yellowhammer News. Retrieved January 3, 2014.
- ^ Denley, Brianne. "Rep. Craig Ford says he will support impeachment if Bentley doesn't resign". wbrc fox news. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
- ^ Cason, Mike. "Alabama Democratic Chairwoman Nancy Worley didn't pay fines in 2012 case, records show". AL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2017.
- ^ Moseley, Brandon. "Craig Ford Calls on Joe Reed and Nancy Worley to Resign". ALReporter.com. Retrieved October 19, 2016.
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