March 28, 2010

Press Release, Darrell Allen – District 1 Commissioner Race

Rex Cheatham

Ref: Darrell Allen / Commissioner District 1 Race

          A businessman and US Army veteran has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Morgan County District 1 commissioner.

Darrell Allen, 46, of the Priceville community said he will seek the position currently held by Jeff Clark.

“I will bring leadership to the county commission and work as a team player to do great things for this county!”

My goals will be to work with the Chamber of Commerce and Realtors to help with recruiting more families from the BRAC move. It will be imperative to work with the Economic Development Association to assist in recruiting new industry which will bring the jobs that our citizens need! I feel our county government should assist small business owners with tax breaks and incentives, so they can hire more workers. I will help provide any and all necessary funding for our schools and libraries. I feel they should be safe and equipped with the latest technology.

I am a US Army veteran that served during the Grenada-Lebanon era from 1981 through 1984. My basic training station was Ft. Dix, New Jersey. My overseas duty station was in Ansbach, Germany in 1982. My final duty station was with the Bradley Fighting Vehicles in Ft. Hood, Texas. I am currently an Honor Guard with the American Legion Post 15 and a member of the Disabled Veterans Post, which are both located in Decatur.

I was a United Parcel Service Driver in the downtown Decatur, Sixth Avenue, and Hwy 20 industrial areas until 1991. After that I entered in the Real Estate business in 1992. In 2001, 2002, 2004 I was on the board of Directors and 2003, became President of the Morgan County Board of Realtors, where I represented approximately 260 Realtors on the State and Local level. From 1999 to 2004 I was Broker and Co-Owner of Century 21, Gold Mark Realty, a company of 24 Real Estate agents, specializing in residential, commercial, and property management. I currently work for Primerica Financial Services. Our mission is to help families become properly protected, debt free and financial independent.

I am a single father with three daughters and a son. My faith is strong and I attend Priceville Baptist Church.

I feel my service oriented experience will be an asset in serving the citizens on the Morgan County Commission. I will serve with integrity and honor and always have an independent voice for the people of Morgan County.