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By Staff Reports

“Committed to Community
Fighting for Change that Matters”
After more than 30 years as a dedicated community leader and lifelong resident, Sandra Gray announced recently her candidacy as mayor of Atmore.
Gray has been married for 50 years to Wayne Gray, who retired from the Alabama Department of Corrections after 34 years of service. Wayne and Sandra have been blessed with four children, 13 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Gray is a member of Mt. Gillard Baptist Church, Atmore. She’s a 1973 graduate of ECHD, and attended Jefferson Davis Community College.
Gray served as a teacher’s assistant in Escambia County schools for 20 years. She has owned several businesses.
Gray serves as a community leader in many volunteer roles with the American Red Cross including, disaster relief coordinator serving Escambia, Conecuh and Butler Counties.
Gray is co-founder and vice president of The Concerned Citizens of Atmore. She presently serves on the board of directors for Community Action of South Alabama, Atmore Urban Development, Alabama VOAD, Escambia County Agency on Aging (SHIP)Program, Goodwill Easter Seal and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). She’s a former member of Atmore United Fund, MLK Little League Baseball, Atmore Kiwanis Club and Atmore YMCA.
Gray is creator and host of a popular radio show “Urban Talk with Sandra Davison Gray” heard weekly on 105.9 WBZR FM@ 5 p.m. in Atmore.
Her longterm vision is to create jobs, attract businesses and industries, improve education, work with federal, state, and local agencies to provide affordable housing, improve parks, cemeteries, create youth centers, update Atmore’s infrastructure and reinforce public and school safety
Economic development. It is important to work with the County Commissioners to create a Joint Economic Development Commission.
Infrastructure. Atmore is in dire need of infrastructure updates like wheelchair accessible sidewalks, bike lanes, better parking and lights at the parks and residential streets, and update the water treatment facility.
Public Safety. I will promote Public Safety Initiatives such as crime prevention programs, city-wide community policing, emergency preparedness, and solutions that address the social issues that contribute to crime.
“I have the experience in community service necessary to be an effective leader, and am aware of underserved areas that seemingly have been neglected for decades,” Gray said. “I will work diligently to see that all areas of Atmore benefit from federal, state, and local tax dollars needed to improve neighborhood infrastructures. Together we will build our economy and create a city that works for all of Atmore’s citizens.”

VOTE Tues., Aug. 26, 2025
SANDRA GRAY for MAYOR

“COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY
FIGHTING FOR CHANGE THAT MATTERS”

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