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Mayor's Office
Administration
- Craig Ford, Mayor
- Brett Johnson, Chief of Staff
- Britnee Perkins, Executive Assistant to the Mayor
- John Moore, Director of Economic Development and Governmental Affairs
- Ruth Moffatt, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Tena King, Director of City Services
- Melcie Guyton, Secretary to the Mayor's Office
The Mayor's Background
He was born and raised in Gadsden, and is a graduate of Auburn University with a degree in marketing and research.
Mayor Ford has owned two small businesses in Gadsden for over 20 years which collectively employ 20 people. The Messenger is Gadsden's locally owned, good-news, newspaper that focuses on the community. Ford Insurance Agency is one of the oldest independent insurance agencies in North Alabama.
Previously, Mayor Ford served 18 years in the Alabama House of Representatives. He is an officer in the U.S. Army.
He has been married to Gwen for 28 years and they have two children, Wells and Jonathan. They also have two very spoiled dogs, Dollar and Volley.
In his free time, Mayor Ford enjoys the gym, the lake, and spending time with family and friends.
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Mayor's Office
Physical Address
90 Broad St.
Gadsden, AL 35901
Mailing Address
PO Box 267
Gadsden, AL 35902
Phone: 256-549-4646
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Brett Johnson
Chief of StaffPhone: 256-549-4648
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John Moore
Director of Economic Development and Governmental AffairsPhone: 256-549-4646
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Britnee Perkins
Executive Assistant to the Mayor
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Ruth Moffatt
Director of Diversity, Equity, and InclusionPhone: 256-549-4757
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Tena King
Director of City ServicesPhone:
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Melcie Guyton
Secretary to the Mayor's OfficePhone: 256-549-4646