Gadsden Messenger · Montgomery, AL
Battles looks to unite local leaders, push I-759 completion
Jesse Battles was sworn into office after the counting of provisional and write-in ballots at the Etowah County Courthouse Tuesday afternoon surrounded by friend, constituents` and new colleagues. The District 10 state senator received an additional 28 votes from provisional ballots and 13 from write-in votes. Provisional ballots are a back-up option when voter eligibility is in question. said one of his first priorities in office will be bringing Etowah County’s mayors and legislative delegation to work together to move Alabama forward, Battles said. “The first thing I want to do is take all of our mayors down to Montgomery and work on getting the 759 (extension) completed,” Battles said. “I know that’s been in the works for a long time.” Emphasizing the importance of cooperation among municipalities and the area’s legislative delegation, Battles said he believes a rising tide raises all boats and that’s what he intends on doing.