James Kern Haygood Jr. is an American lawyer, politician, and former mayor of Auburn, Alabama.

Early life and education

Haygood attended Auburn University, and the University of Alabama.[1]

Political career

Mayor of Auburn

Haygood was first elected mayor in 1968, defeating the then-incumbent G.H. Wright.[2][3] In 1969, he allowed the city to purchase radio slots for the purpose of announcing municipal bond referendums.[4] He was later reelected in 1972 after defeating Wright in a runoff by over two hundred votes.[5][6][7] In 1972, he presented silver chaffing dishes to the wives of Pat Sullivan and Terry Beasley.[8] Additionally, during his time as mayor, he associated with many projects. In 1975, he oversaw the extension of the Auburn University Regional Airport.[9]

Lawyer career

Haygood had an office in the Corner Bank from 1959 to 1972.[1] He served as the city attorney before being elected mayor in 1968.[2] After his mayoral term, he founded his own law firm, Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short. He retired on June 1, 2018.[10]

Personal life

In 2024, he spoke about his relation to Eugene Stanaland, the recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Veteran Award for Auburn Alabama.[11]

References

  1. ^ a b "Compass Bank being razed within month". The Auburn Villager. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Three AU Staffers Win Council Posts". Vol. 96. The Auburn Plainsman. 20 September 1968.
  3. ^ Logue, Mickey; Simms, Jack. Auburn a Pictorial History of the Loveliest Village (3 ed.). p. 210.
  4. ^ "Authority to Expend Municipal Funds" (PDF). Alabama League of Municipalities. Retrieved 21 November 2024.
  5. ^ "Haygood And Stanaland Win As Record Auburn City Vote Cast". Opelika-Auburn News. September 1972.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Resolution no. 72-61" (Document). Auburn, Alabama: City of Auburn. 1972-09-13.
  8. ^ "Mrs. Super Sully and Mrs. Terry Terrific earn end-of season hardware". The War Eagle Reader. 11 February 2012. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  9. ^ "New Board Members Named". The Auburn Plainsman. 19 June 1975. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  10. ^ "James Kern Haygood, Jr. (Retired)". Haygood Cleveland Pierce Thompson & Short. 4 January 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2024.
  11. ^ "2024 Distinguished Veteran - Sgt. Eugene Stanaland". YouTube. CityofAuburnAL. 30 May 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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