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Mayor
Joe McDonald
251.599.8870
I am a lifelong resident of Saraland who has dedicated his career to public service and community. I have a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science from the University of South Alabama. I have been employed with SSAB for 18 years. Married to Susie for 28 years, father of four children and member of Fountain of Life Church. Pr

Council President
Natalie Moye
Chairwoman of Administration
251.680.9385
I am from the Mobile area, graduating from Faith Academy then Auburn University with a BS in social work.
My husband Chase and I moved to Saraland in 2011, and we instantly fell in love with the community. Our 3 kids keep us on our toes and remind me why it’s important to keep building a city that supports fa

Council Vice President
Newton Cromer
Chairman of Police
251.895.2843
Newton Cromer is a past President of the Mobile County Municipal Association and has been married to Carol Earle Cromer since 1981. They have two children, Christine Cromer Meerman and Joseph B. Cromer. They also have four adorable grandchildren. He is a graduate of Spartanburg High School and Clemson University.

Councilman
Chris Andrews
Chairman of Parks and Recreation
251.507.9005
An active member of Redemption Church, I believe in strong communities are built through faith and service.
Chris is the founder and CEO of Bienville Bites Food Tour in Mobile and Taste of Fairhope Tour in Fairhope.
Chris enjoys life with his wife Laney, a teacher at Saraland City Schools, and their three ch

Councilman
Chris Jessee
Chairman of Fire
251.507.4934
Chris Jessee is a dedicated resident of Saraland, Alabama, where he has lived for over 40 years. A proud graduate of Satsuma High School, Chris pursued higher education at Faulkner State Community College, studying criminal justice and pre-nursing, and later furthered his education in emergency medical technology at the Universi

Councilman
Kevin Dean
Chairman of Community Development
251.591.4018
A lifelong resident of Mobile County, Kevin grew up in Satsuma, AL, and graduated from Mary G. Montgomery in 1999. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of South Alabama, majoring in secondary education.
Kevin is married to Maryann, and they have three children who all attend Saraland Schools. Kevin a
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