A Letter to the Citizens of District 4

The city of Bessemer and District 4 have a very important election occurring on August 22 this year. We have the opportunity to choose our city officials who will guide us for the next four years. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself and give you a background of my experience and qualifications

• Lifelong resident District 4
• Lifelong member Canaan Baptist Church
• Mason (Flint Hill Masonic Lodge #810)
• Educated in Bessemer School system, Graduate Samford University BS in BA 1973, Master of Business Administration 1975
• Educator, Business Education teacher Hueytown High School
• Businessman, Past president Food Centers, Inc. Past member board of directors, Associated Grocers of AL., Former owner Jimmies Food Center and owner of Jimmies Storage Center.
• Civic Leader, Past chairman, Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustments, Past chairman, Bessemer Airport Authority, Chairman, Bessemer Commercial Development Board, Chairman, Exit 108 Commercial Development District. Past chairman, (SEBCA) Southeast Bessemer Community Association, member Bessemer Area Chamber of Commerce,

Our quality of life will be greatly influenced by whom you choose in the next city election. Will you help me make District 4 a better place in which to live? Working together, we can make our district a better place. I ask that you call your neighbors and help me to spread the word concerning my campaign. I am eager to meet with anyone who has issues concerning city government and will try to help them with a solution. Remember communication and working together are the keys to success. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Email

Sincerely,


James A. Stephens