Hal Lee launches run for commission
Hal Lee, a poultry and cattle farmer
from the Lebanon community,
is one of five candidates
seeking the
Republican nomination
for Morgan County
Commission, District II, a
position currently held by
Randy Vest.
His candidacy is subject
to action of voters in the
upcoming June 3 Primary
Election.
“I don’t have anything
against any of the others
running for the office,”
Lee said. “As far as I
know they’re all good
people. The reason I’m a
candidate is I believe I’m
qualified for the job based
on by background, education
and experience and I
can make a positive difference
for the citizens of
Morgan County.”
“This county and its
people have been good to
me,” he added. “I’m
blessed and I’m ready and
willing to give something
back for what I’ve
received.”
Lee said he is committed
to a conservative
approach when it come to
spending taxpayer dollars,
a small and more
efficient government,
safe, well maintained
roads and other infrastructure,
and supports
proactive steps to bring
more jobs to Morgan
County.
Lee, 69, is a graduate of
Falkville High School
and Auburn University,
where he earned a B.S.
degree in agricultural
education. Following
graduation, he joined the
U.S. Air Force, completed
pilot training, was commissioned
a 2nd Lt. and
flew approximately 200
close air support missions
for ground troops during
the Vietnam War.
Lee returned to the family
farm in 1975, where
he and his wife, the former
Jane Ann Beck,
established modern farm
practices and adopted and
raised two brothers, Jeff
and Joe.
While this is Lee’s first
run for a public office, he
has long been involved in
organizations promoting
agriculture and working
with lawmakers at local,
state and national levels.
Lee is a member of
Alabama Farmers
Federation. the state’s
largest farm organization,
and has served as its vice
president for 14 years.
Lee credits members of
a mixed Sunday school
class he teaches at
Falkville First Baptist
Church with influencing
his decision to seek a
public office.
“Several months ago, I
taught a lesson about the
Christian’s responsibility
to take an active role in
government. After that,
two or three class members
approached me with
the question: ‘Why don’t
you run for public
office?’”
Lee is planning a campaign
rally at Sparkman
Civic Center gym on
April 12 at 6 p.m. It will
feature entertainment by
Dixie Flavor, a Danvillebased
gospel bluegrass
band. A free meal will be
provided. Contributions
will be accepted and
greatly appreciated.