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Updated: 3:18 PM Nov 7, 2008
2nd Congressional District Leaders Meet in Dothan
Montgomery Mayor Bobby Bright says he remembers talking with people last year about who would replace Congressman Terry Everett. 12 months later, he realized he was that person.
Posted: 10:45 PM Nov 6, 2008Reporter: Ryan Rodig Email Address: ryan@wtvy.com |
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The annual 2nd Congressional District Municipal Association Meeting was held at the Dothan Civic Center Thursday.
Tuesday Montgomery Mayor and Democrat Bobby Bright was voted Congressman-Elect, replacing Republican Terry Everett in January.
Thursday the two men spoke for the first time since election night. Congressman Everett told Bright they needed to get together soon, in order to make as smooth a transition as possible.
After 16 years in office Congressman Everett chose not to run for re-election. Now he's seeing major changes. The first African American President in U.S. history and a Democrat taking the District 2 seat for the first time in more than 40 years.
"It is a change," Congressman Everett said. "It is a stark change. It speaks well for our nation to be honest with you. It will be different for a lot of us. But on the other hand it has happened, and it is not a bad thing that it has happened."
Municipal leaders from throughout the 16 counties that make up District 2 were in Dothan Thursday. Many met with Congressman-Elect Bright to express concerns or ideas for District 2.
Dothan Mayor and Republican Pat Thomas endorsed the Democrat Bright during his campaign. Mayor Thomas says he expects conservative leadership, and not many drastic changes from Bright moving into office.
"I think we have elected someone who loves this country, and he will do what is in the best interest of this country," Thomas said. "That is why I supported him and I believe in him."
Bright says he has heard concerns about the economy come up the most while meeting with District 2 residents and officials.
"They are talking about wanting to be able to make mortgage payments, college tuition, they talk about the grocery bill; and gas bill. They want someone to help them get it done with integrity."
And with all the change happening, Bright says the promise he made during his campaign will not.
"I am not going up to tow a party line, whether it be Democrat, Republican or Independent. I am there to support the interest of the people of District 2."
After the meeting commenced many municipal leaders headed to the National Peanut Festival to cap off the night.
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