James K. Haygood Jr.
James Haygood Jr. | |
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| Mayor of Auburn, Alabama | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Preceded by | G. H. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Donald E. Hayhurst |
| Personal details | |
| Education | Auburn University University of Alabama |
James Kern Haygood Jr. is an American lawyer and politician who served as mayor of Auburn, Alabama from 1968 to 1976.
Early life and education
[edit]Haygood was born in Union Springs, Alabama.[1] He attended Auburn University, and the University of Alabama.[2] He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha.[1]
Political career
[edit]Mayor of Auburn
[edit]Haygood was first elected mayor in 1968, defeating the then-incumbent G.H. Wright.[3][4] In 1969, he allowed the city to purchase radio slots for the purpose of announcing municipal bond referendums.[5] In 1972, he received the most votes in the first round.[6] In the runoff, he was reelected after defeating Wright in a runoff by over two hundred votes.[7][8][9] The same year, he presented silver chaffing dishes to the wives of Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley.[10]
In 1973, he made George Wallace and Lurleen Wallace honorary citizens of Auburn during an appreciation dinner.[11]
During his time as mayor, he associated with many projects. In 1975, he oversaw the extension of the Auburn University Regional Airport.[12] In April 1975, he criticized the private garbage collection system that Auburn used at that time.[13] In 1976, he helped oversee the construction of the Alabama State Department of Agriculture and Industries laboratory on the Auburn University campus.[14]
Lawyer career
[edit]Haygood had an office in the Corner Bank from 1959 to 1972.[2] He served as the city attorney before being elected mayor in 1968.[3] After his mayoral term, he founded his own law firm, Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short. He retired on June 1, 2018.[15]
Personal life
[edit]In 2024, he spoke about his relation to Eugene Stanaland, the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Veteran Award for Auburn Alabama.[16] He and Stanaland served together on the city council from 1972 to 1976.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "6 Frats Report Pledges". The Auburn Plainsman. June 27, 1951. p. 3.
- ^ a b "Compass Bank being razed within month". The Auburn Villager. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Three AU Staffers Win Council Posts". Vol. 96. The Auburn Plainsman. 20 September 1968.
- ^ Logue, Mickey; Simms, Jack. Auburn a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village (3 ed.). p. 210.
- ^ "Authority to Expend Municipal Funds" (PDF). Alabama League of Municipalities. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
- ^ "Five Blacks Elected in Selma". Albany Decatur Daily. August 9, 1972. p. 2.
- ^ "Haygood And Stanaland Win As Record Auburn City Vote Cast". Opelika-Auburn News. September 1972.
- ^ Murray, Alice (21 September 1972). "Council advertises to fill police chief vacancy". The Auburn Plainsman. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Black Elected in Prichard". The Decatur Daily. September 17, 1972. p. 3.
- ^ "Mrs. Super Sully and Mrs. Terry Terrific earn end-of season hardware". The War Eagle Reader. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Wallace made honorary Auburn citizen". The Auburn Plainsman. October 18, 1973. p. 1.
- ^ "New Board Members Named". The Auburn Plainsman. 19 June 1975. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ Palmer, Bill (April 10, 1976). "Will Anniston switch to private collection in the near future?". The Anniston Star. p. 11.
- ^ "Construction Begins". The Cullman Times. August 29, 1976. p. 4.
- ^ "James Kern Haygood, Jr. (Retired)". Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
- ^ "2024 Distinguished Veteran - Sgt. Eugene Stanaland". YouTube. CityofAuburnAL. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ James, Jack (February 1, 1973). "Auburn city officials rap on housing, beer". The Auburn Plainsman. p. 3.