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I, Paul Arnold, am announcing my candidacy for election as Alderman-at-Large for the City of Magee. I respectfully ask for your vote so I can represent you on the Board of Alderman for the next four years.
As a businessman, family man and youth sports volunteer, I possess all of the qualities needed to help grow our city in the future. My initial goal is to build on the growth and progress spearheaded by Mayor Jimmy Clyde, who has done an exceptional job in leading our city for many years.
My roots in Magee extend over four decades. I moved with my parents, C.D. and Fern Arnold, to Magee at the age of 7. I attended Magee Schools, graduating from Magee High in 1980. I chose to stay in Magee and raise a family that includes my wife, Kay, who has had a 42-year career at Magee General Hospital, and children Josh Arnold, Keshia Coulter, Wesley and Jamie McInnis. After graduating from MHS, I attended Belhaven College, and then returned home to work for Ambulatory Equipment Services for 33 years. I am committed to working hard to bringing even more businesses to Magee so that more residents can work here instead of commuting to other areas.
In addition to my career, I have always considered it my duty and pleasure to give back to my community. I served as assistant high school baseball coach at Simpson County Academy; have been an active member of Magee Touchdown Club for 30 years, eight which were spent as president; volunteered as a youth leader at Coat Baptist Church, where my family and I are members, and served as a youth baseball coach.
To say that I am invested in my hometown and dedicated to insuring that the best interests of you, my fellow citizens, continues to be considered at City Hall, is an understatement. I believe my deep love for Magee is evident to others; I was fortunate enough to receive the prestigious Spirit of Magee Award in 2016 from the Magee Chamber of Commerce. I can truthfully say that receiving this award was one of the highlights of my life.
I respectfully ask for your vote on May 2, 22017. If elected , I promise to work diligently for the City of Magee and make the tough decisions that will be in the best interests of each of you and take our city to greater heights.