Jerry Carl Named New County Commission President

Posted on: Jul 26th, 2019 | News and Announcements

Mobile County Commissioner Jerry Carl took the seat as President of the Mobile County Commission at the Commission's July 22 meeting. Carl, who was elected to the District 3 office in 2012, will chair meetings of the Commission, serve on various boards, as well as serve as chief elected official during a declared emergency or disaster in the county. "I am honored to serve in the role of Commission President," said Carl. "I will continue my efforts to assure that taxpayer money is spent in a wise and conservative manner." Carl replaces District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson in the role of President. At the same time, District 1 Commissioner Merceria Ludgood moves into the position of Commission Vice President. The presidency is rotated every 16 months, dividing the four-year term between the three elected commissioners.