Jason Willoughby
Board Member
I am Jason Willoughby, a 6th generation resident of Cullman, AL. I am a husband, a father and a local business owner. My family and I live on the east side of town and attend St. John’s Evangelical Protestant Church. I have spent 36 years working in the transportation industry. Learning the value of customer service early in my career and always conducting business with professionalism has proven to be essential for success. I believe in listening first and the value of good conversation.
The love for my hometown is the driving force to become more involved and run for city council. I want to help preserve what makes Cullman a one-of-a-kind town while also preparing responsibly for the future. I believe I can bring a fresh perspective to the council by providing a listening ear to the citizens and putting locals first. If elected, I will work hard to build relationships, promote transparency, and serve the citizens of Cullman with common-sense leadership. Since I have spent most of my career in the transportation industry, I feel that Place 3 (Public Works) is the correct fit for my skill set. I understand the importance of efficiency, accountability, teamwork, and good project management. I also believe there is opportunity to improve planning procedures and correctly consider options for future growth in a way that preserves what makes Cullman unique. Steering public work projects directly impacts the quality of life for every resident in Cullman. One of my main goals is to explore a long-term infrastructure plan supporting smart, common sense growth that protects our values and quality of life. This includes making sure our streets, sanitation services, and utilities can keep up with forecasted growth. We must ensure that we budget wisely and efficiently to prevent larger problems from developing down the road. I also plan to increase transparency and communications between city leadership, city employees and our local citizens. Our community deserves to be informed of current opportunities affecting their businesses and families and how they can get involved in the decision-making process. I believe good ideas come from everyday people, not just from inside city hall. Together we can shape a community that works for all of us, not just for today, but for generations to come.