Senator Sanford Speaks to the Political Science Club

On Nov. 4, Alabama Senator Paul Sanford spoke about his role in the Alabama Senate to the Political Science Club. Sen. Sanford touched on topics that concern Huntsville residents and offered a straightforward view on politics in Alabama.

During the discussion Sen. Sanford spoke about the 8,000 to 15,000 jobs that the Base Realignment and Closure initiative will bring to north Alabama. While on the topic, Sen. Sanford said that it is difficult to get Montgomery to reinvest in Huntsville because they are guaranteed to get $40 to 50 million in tax dollars that those jobs will bring. Sen. Sanford said that Montgomery has a short-sighted mentality. The support north Alabama receives from Washington causes a “disconnect” between Huntsville and Montgomery.

When asked about the growth in Madison County, Sen. Sanford said, “The city has planned poorly for the growth of the city.” The $2 million spent on the sidewalk project in downtown Huntsville could have been spent on the school system, the senator said.

Sen. Sanford urges students to get involved in their local government. “There is power in handwritten letters; it commands that a public official engage you on some level,” he said. Sen. Sanford offered an honest outlook on local government. Vice president of the Political Science Club Diane Ryan commented, “I appreciate Senator Sanford for giving us a unique and dynamic view on state and local politics.”

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