Summer time has already brought us the
temperatures that go along with it. Let me share with you to please be safe
and careful while your are enjoying these summer days.
On April 30, 2008, Latham and Associates, along with Principal Byram, of
Pleasant Grove High School, Dr. Phil Hammonds with the Board of Education
and many other guest were present for the 2008 Groundbreaking Event with our
new high school. This is an exciting time in our community with a new high
school presently under construction. Let me thank everyone who took part in
the groundbreaking ceremony. On May 22nd I was honored to be a part of the
2008 Graduation Class of Pleasant Grove High School. Graduation was held at
the Alabama Theater with 154 graduates. Thank you students and parents
accomplishing this goal for your future. This is the first step towards your
new future. Make it count! I would like to personally congratulate Principal
Byram on being named the 2008 Principal of the Year. Mr. Byram taught at
Pleasant Grove High School from 1992 to 1997. He has been in education for
twenty-five years. Again, thank you along with your staff and PTA for
continuing to make a difference in our community and in our state. I would
like to also congratulate Coach Hyde, Coach Hays and the Spartan Softball
Team for winning the County Tournament. These young ladies are hard working
and committed to being winners. Your work has paid off. You may visit our
web site to receive information about our city and the events surrounding
our community by logging onto: www.cityofpg.com or you may visit the high
school’s webpage at: pgspartans.com
City Hall continues to move forward and in doing so we have a lot to be
proud of. Our library has one of the most informative libraries west of
Birmingham. Donna Sartain, Debbie Jones and Mary Hereford have worked to
accomplish the success of having the information you need at your fingertips
with the wireless internet. If you have not visited our library, take time
this summer to come by and see what they have to offer.
First Baptist Church of Pleasant Grove has called a new Pastor to serve and
I would like to welcome Pator Devan Watkins and his family, wife Jane Ellen
(Tilford) Watkins and their two children, Molly and Nathan. They have moved
to Pleasant Grove from Kentucky. His first Sunday was June 15, 2008.
Time is drawing near for the municipal election. Those wishing to qualify
for office of mayor and council may begin qualifying beginning July 1, 2008
and ending at 5:00 p.m. on July 15, 2008. Candidates must reside in
the municipality for a period of 90 days before the election. Candidates may
contact the City Clerk, Karen Duncan, at 744-1723 for assistance with the
election. Election day will be August 26, 2008. Polling place is Craig
Henderson Building at the First Baptist Church, 724 4th Street. Votes may be
cast from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. In the event of a runoff, the
election will be held on October 7, 2008. Please note if you are a new
resident in the city or have a change of name and need to update your voter
registration you may come to City Hall or the library to get a voter
registration form or if you wish, you can go to the website address of
www.sos.state.al.us and download a voter registration form and mail it to
Jefferson County Board of Registrars (mailing address will be on the
downloaded form). In the event of a runoff, deadline for registering to vote
in the general election is August 16, 2008. August 21, 2008, it the
last day for a voter to apply for a regular absentee ballot. In the event of
a runoff election, October 2, 2008, is the last day for a voter to apply for
a regular absentee ballot. Newly elected officials take office on
November 3, 2008. I encourage you to take part in the election and vote.
Last, but not least, thank you for allowing me to serve as your Mayor.
May God continue to bless,
Jerry W. Brasseale