Karin Wilson
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Karin Wilson | |
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| Mayor of Fairhope, Alabama | |
| Assumed office November 7, 2016 | |
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| Born | Fairhope, Alabama, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Auburn University |
Karin Wolff Wilson is an American elected official and has served as the mayor of Fairhope, Alabama since November 7, 2016.[1] Wilson's campaign platform focused on community concerns about the city's comprehensive plan, growth strategies, and maintaining Fairhope's quality of life.[2][3]
Education
Wilson graduated from Fairhope High School and attended Auburn University, where she earned a degree in finance.[4]
Business career
Wilson purchased the Page & Palette Bookstore in 1997. The Page & Palette Bookstore is a family-owned business founded in 1968. She has served as president of the Page & Palette Bookstore, Latte Da Coffee Shop, and The Book Cellar Bar & Event Venue, which are all local businesses in Fairhope.[4]
Awards and honors
- Founded Fairhope Local as an educational campaign to promote community benefits of buying local.[5]
- Created the Good Life Foundation, a community organization that promotes education excellence, school programs, civic involvement, cultural development and student achievement.[6]
- Recognized as a Local Hero in Garden & Gun Magazine in 2011.[7]
- Recognized as one of AL.com's 2014 11 Coastal Alabama Leaders[5]
References
- ^ "From bookseller to Fairhope mayor: Karin Wilson 'blown away' by her political win | AL.com". al.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ Lee Peck (2016-07-19). "Wilson files to run against incumbent Kant in Fairhope mayoral r - FOX10 News | WALA". fox10tv.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ "New Fairhope mayor: Let's tackle growth | AL.com". al.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ a b "About — Karin For Fairhope". karinforfairhope.org. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ a b "11 Coastal Alabama Leaders You Should Know: Karin Wilson | AL.com". al.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ "Good Life Foundation launches "Hook 'Em and Keep 'Em" reading program in Fairhope | AL.com". blog.al.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.
- ^ "Why Life Is So Good on Mobile Bay | Garden and Gun". gardenandgun.com. Retrieved 2016-11-20.