Johnny Mack Morrow
RED BAY-Representative Johnny Mack Morrow will officially kick-off his reelection campaign for House District #18 in Franklin County on Tuesday, September 9th with food & music at the old Coca-Cola plant downtown Russellville. Friends and supporters of Johnny Mack are invited to attend the “Join Johnny Mack Jubilee”.
Representative Johnny Mack Morrow was first elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 1990. He graduated from Mississippi State University with a major in Economics later earning an MBA in Business Administration from Samford University. This educational background prepared him for both his profession as a college instructor and later serving District #18 in the State House. With a business education, Representative Morrow has served on various House committees.
There have been many, many projects over the years that Johnny Mack is very proud to have initiated. The 4-laning of Highway 24 was one of the first projects that Johnny Mack Morrow saw as imperative to move our District ahead in bringing new industry and keeping existing businesses progressing. Now that Johnny Mack has brought over $322,000,000 of road improvements into our area with the entire project under contract, he is looking towards the future with the “Information Highway”, affordable high-speed internet availability for all. “Internet is absolutely necessary for our children, businesses, & new industry.” Johnny Mack saw this need and proactively started working on this Broadband Initiative for over a year with a major step getting the local constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this November.
In 2006 Representative Johnny Mack Morrow was instrumental in setting up the Tennessee Valley Caucus. One of the first major projects was to get the TVA money from going to all over the state to the place where this TVA-in-lieu of tax money was generated. Representative Morrow was able to negotiate with both Republican and Democratic members of the legislature to pass legislation to get the TVA money returned to the counties where it should have been distributed in the first place- North Alabama. Thanks to hard work of many, with Johnny Mack leading the way, we now have a mechanism for funding local projects that otherwise might not be funded. In March, 2010 Representative Morrow was honored with a Resolution, HR 750, recognizing his diligent work on this & many projects. For Franklin County alone, since 2009, $954,598.73 and has been granted to Franklin county projects. Since 2009, over $500,000 has been granted to West Colbert county projects.
“Our part of the state has so much potential for new industry, money from visitors to our area, and hard-working people who really care about the children and senior citizens.” Johnny Mack has been working on creating an environment where a family can live with gratitude for our veterans, a great public school system and an appreciation of God’s nature among other ideals. The Veterans’ Appreciation Events in conjunction with the American Legion have proved to be inspirational! This all takes place at Johnny Mack’s Cypress Cove Farm. Site #51 on the North Alabama Bird Trail is part of the 6 miles of walking nature trails that Johnny Mack and his wife, Dr. Martha Morrow, opened free to the public. Part of Johnny Mack’s vision for the future was the Rock Bridge Canyon Equestrian Trail in Hodges bringing in much needed tourism money and new businesses. Johnny Mack worked for several years petitioning for the Smithsonian Exhibit to come to Franklin County. The incredible success brought much needed increased business & tax basis to the county. All of these projects provide the potential for families to enjoy and appreciate the wonderful resources we have right here at home. “We are so fortunate to have Overton Farms, which is listed on the National Historic Registry; however, the deterioration of Overton Farms is indescribable. I will continue to fight for the preservation and re-opening of this treasure.” 
Public Education is absolutely essential for our families. “Public education available to all people is one huge asset that made our nation great. We must continue to fight for our schools, teachers, and all support people involved with our schools. There must be a safe atmosphere where children can learn. I will always fight to help and protect our public education programs.”
Representative Morrow has accomplished much, but says “There is more work to be done! I want more new industry, more jobs, and a chance for everyone to obtain the American Dream. I will always work hard for District #18. One of the greatest honors of my life has been serving the people of this district and I am asking for the people of District #18 to send me back so I can continue fighting for you!”
