Jerry Starnes

Jerry Starnes graduated from Prattville High School in 1986. Starnes has served in the U.S. Army National Guard and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel. He earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Troy University in 1991 and a master's degree in justice and public safety from Auburn University in 1996. Starnes' career experience includes working as the Autauga County probation and parole district manager with the Alabama Bureau of Pardons and Paroles, the executive security officer of the Governor's Mansion with the Alabama Department of Public Safety, and a correctional officer with the Alabama Department of Corrections. He has been a member of the Alabama National Guard Association, a committee chairman for the Alabama League of Municipalities, and a board member for the Prattville YMCA.[1][2][3]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am married to Dawn. We have three children together Ana, Jack, and Jett. I have worked for the State of Alabama for thirty years currently serving with the Alabama Bureau of Pardon and Paroles as a Probation and Parole District Manager. I also in the Alabama Army National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel with twenty-eight years of service. I’m currently serving a third term, my tenth year representing District 4 as City Councilman for the City of Prattville.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

I want to work with the leadership in District 88, not just the county commissioners, city councils and mayors but the Chambers, the Economic Development teams and, of course, the citizens help Elmore and Autauga Counties reach their full potential. My vision and goal are to work hard to make District 88 one of the strongest economic powerhouses in the State of Alabama.Fight for Law Enforcement and our Military.Fight for Education.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Education Policy