Represents: South and Eastern Madison County including New Hope, Owens Cross Roads, Gurley, Hampton Cove and Redstone Arsenal. New District lines approved by U.S. Justice Department for 2004 Election	Jerry Craig District Three Commissioner

It is an honor to represent the people of District Three. I will continue my open door policy, working with all the citizens to insure the Commission takes the proper steps to meet the needs of Madison County. This is a wonderful county which has seen tremendous growth. I am committed to listening and carefully weighing new policy that will impact our homes, neighborhoods and businesses for years to come. If, I can be of assistance, contact me at the Brownsboro office at 256-776-2475 or the New Hope office at 256-723-4247. My E-Mail address is dist3e@madisoncountyal.gov.

Biography:

Jerry Craig, in his seventh term as District Three Madison County Commissioner, has served since 1984. During his tenure he has consistently worked to improve education, senior services, athletic programs, and roads in his district. In 1994, he received an award from the International Reading Association for his work in distributing over one million books to schools, libraries, clubs and organizations. He has participated in many school projects in and out of his district with concerned parents, PTA's, principals and the Madison County Board of Education.

Craig is a graduate of New Hope High School and attended Snead State Junior College. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Alabama where he also lettered in varsity basketball. He holds a Masters Degree from the University of Montevallo. In 1990, he received the Alumni Achievement Award from Montevallo. Prior to being elected commissioner, he worked in the Madison County School System for 19 years as an educator and coach, receiving "Coach of the Year" five times and coaching seven teams to the state play-offs.

Craig has been married to Marion "LittleBit" Jones for 41 years. His daughter Lynn is a graduate of Athens State College,an elementary teacher with the Madison County School system. Son Mark is a graduate at the University of Alabama with a commerce and business degree. He serves as Director of the Madison County License Department. Commissioner Craig has two grandsons, Brady Lynn Parker and Bridges Malone Craig and one granddaughter, Benton Craig.

Civic and Government Activities:

President, TARCOG (Top of Alabama Regional Council of Governments)
Member, Board of Directors of Community Action Agency
Member, Board of Education Committee for Special Education
Member, New Hope Booster Club
Member, Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Member, Fraternal Order of Eagles
Member, Joint Jail Commission for City and County
Member, Ditto Landing Expansion Advisory Committee
Member, Burritt Education Board of Expansion
Member, Owens Cross Roads Church of Christ
Served as member of Board of Directors, American Retarded Children
Selected to Madison County Sports Hall of Fame
Served as trustee, New Hope High School
Serving as member of Board of Directors, Junior Achievement
Serving on Board of Directors, Seminole Service Center
Serving as member of Board of Directors, Association of County Commissioners of Alabama, Dist. 2

Commissioner Jerry Craig

District Three Office 256-723-4247, Fax 256-723-5848
161 Walnut Street
New Hope, AL 35760
Home Phone 256-534-4465

Ray Cloud, Foreman, Home 256-723-7568, Cell 256-783-5234
Larry Mefford, Assistant Foreman, Cell 256-541-4834
Connie Jo Burgess, Admin. Secretary, Home Phone 256-723-8633

Ray Renfroe, Foreman, Home Phone 256-776-9773, Cell 256-426-0174
Jerry Don Campbell, Assistant Foreman, Home 256-776-4680, Cell 256-426-2094
Kay Sims, Administrative Secretary 256-776-2475

Please call 256-723-4247 in New Hope or 256-776-2475 in Brownsboro to find the time of trash pick-up in your neighborhood.

Items that can be placed at the side of the road:

• Limbs and Brush -
  Place all brush in a separate pile. All brush must be cut in 8 foot lengths or less.
• Grass Clippings and Leaves -
  All grass clippings and pine straw must be contained. Do not place in trash cans, they will not be emptied.
• Metal Items -
  Separate into one pile. This includes: appliances, hot water heaters, chairs, iron post, all fencing and aluminum goods.
• Bulk Household Items -
  Large items (mattresses, sofas, etc.)

Items you CAN NOT place at the side of the road:

• Automotive Products, Car Batteries, Pesticides, Household Batteries, Paint and related products. Please call 882-0155, the Handle With Care Collection Center, to dispose of these items.
• Tires must be taken to the City of Huntsville Landfill.
• Contractors must remove construction debris.
• Construction materials such as: Shingles, Insulation, Concrete Blocks, Rocks, Cement and like materials. Individuals may take these items to the City of Huntsville Landfill.
• Commercial tree trimmers must dispose of their own debris.

Pick-up is free if no more than 1 pick-up truck load per month. If the trash is over the limit, call District 3 at 723-4247 or District 3 E at 776-2475 for SPECIAL SERVICE. The minimum charge is $50.00 and the fee depends on the amount of trash you have out.

Help Keep District 3 and 3 East clean and healthy.
Report illegal dumping to the:
Madison County Health Department
256-539-3711 x 269 or 300

If you have any questions, please call 723-4247, 776-2475 or e-mail us at dist3@madisoncountyal.gov

For a printable version of the trash collection policy in our district click here.