| 词条 | Craig Ford |
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| name = Craig Ford | state_house = Alabama | district = 28th | term_start = January 2001 | term_end = | predecessor = Joe Ford | successor = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1968|5|21}} | birth_place = Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | party = Independent | spouse = Gwen Ford | alma_mater = Auburn University | religion = Methodism | website = [https://votecraigford.com/ Official Campaign website] |allegiance={{flag|United States}} |branch=Alabama Army National Guard |unit=National Guard |rank=Captain }} Jon Craig Ford[1] (born May 21, 1968) is a Independent member of the Alabama House of Representatives. He was the House Minority Leader from 2010 to 2016. Personal life and educationFord graduated from Auburn University in 1991, with a degree in marketing. His wife, Gwen Glover, teaches at Gadsden State Community College. Ford's father, Joe Ford, served in the Alabama House for 26 years.[2] CareerFord was elected to the Alabama House in 2000, succeeding his father. In 2010, Ford was elected House Minority Leader. Ford serves on the Ways and Means - Education Committee, and the Commerce and Small Business Committee.[2] Ford considered running for governor in 2014.[3] Ford has proposed repealing the Alabama Accountability Act, proposing instead to spend more money on Alabama's Pre-K program and the Alabama Math Science and Technology Initiative.[4] Ford has led an effort to introduce a state lottery, with the revenue going to education spending.[5] Ford was among the first lawmakers to call for former Alabama Governor Robert Bentley to resign or be impeached for misusing taxpayer dollars and state resources.[6] Ford also stood up to the Democratic Party's leadership and called for their resignation in light of their own failed leadership and accusations of corruption.[7][8] March 2018, Ford announced he is running in Alabama Senate District 10 as an Independent, a seat held by Sen. Phil Williams of Rainbow City, who is not seeking reelection. Ford co-owns Hodges-Ford Insurance, as well as The Messenger, a weekly newspaper. Ford serves as a captain in the Alabama Army National Guard.[2] References1. ^Confirmation of Committee Registration Filing 2. ^1 2 {{cite web |title=Representative Craig Ford |url=http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd028.html |publisher=Alabama House of Representatives |accessdate=September 28, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131003045812/http://www.legislature.state.al.us/house/representatives/housebios/hd028.html |archivedate=October 3, 2013 |df=mdy-all }} 3. ^{{cite news |last=Beyerle |first=Dana |title=Rep. Craig Ford says he's been approached about running for governor and is interested |url=http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20111101/NEWS/111109996 |accessdate=September 28, 2013 |newspaper=The Gadsden Times |date=November 1, 2011}} 4. ^{{cite news |last=Lyman |first=Brian |title=Gadsden Democrat Craig Ford targets school tax credits |url=http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130913/NEWS/309120048/Gadsden-Democrat-Craig-Ford-targets-school-tax-credits |accessdate=September 28, 2013 |newspaper=Montgomery Advertiser |date=September 13, 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927035146/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20130913/NEWS/309120048/Gadsden-Democrat-Craig-Ford-targets-school-tax-credits |archivedate=September 27, 2013 |df=mdy-all }} 5. ^{{cite news |last=Sims |first=Cliff |title=Alabama Democrats renew push for statewide lottery |url=http://yellowhammernews.com/statepolitics/alabama-democrats-renew-push-statewide-lottery/ |accessdate=January 3, 2014 |newspaper=Yellowhammer News |date=December 31, 2013}} 6. ^{{cite web |last1=Denley |first1=Brianne |title=Rep. Craig Ford says he will support impeachment if Bentley doesn't resign |url=http://www.wbrc.com/story/31613342/rep-craig-ford-says-he-will-support-impeachment-if-bentley-doesnt-resign |website=wbrc fox news |accessdate=3 July 2018}} 7. ^{{cite web |last1=Cason |first1=Mike |title=Alabama Democratic Chairwoman Nancy Worley didn't pay fines in 2012 case, records show |url=https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/index.ssf/2017/03/democratic_party_chairwoman_na.html |website=AL.com |accessdate=13 March 2017}} 8. ^{{cite web |last1=Moseley |first1=Brandon |title=Craig Ford Calls on Joe Reed and Nancy Worley to Resign |url=http://www.alreporter.com/2016/10/19/craig-ford-calls-on-joe-reed-and-nancy-worley-to-resign/ |website=ALReporter.com |accessdate=19 October 2016}} External links
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