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Fairhope needs representatives who not only understand local politics, but who have a working understanding and the skills to make Fairhope’s needs met on a state and national level as well--representatives who understand and communicate the interdependence of local, county and state government, while respecting and preserving Fairhope’s unique community and values.
Quinn’s associations and experience with our State and Federal government will ensure that Fairhope maintains its position at the forefront of progress and to continue to meet the challenges we face in doing so.
Quinn's involvement on a local, county, state and Federal level gives Fairhope the advantage in continuing to make Fairhope such a desirable place to live and work. Her record speaks for itself.
Civic Involvement:
from education, to city planning, to health care, Quinn knows the issues from her own experience, not reports.
- Past President of the Junior Auxiliary of the Eastern Shore
- Chairman for Fairhope High School Band Ways and Means Committee for two years
- Served five years as the Chairman of the Fairhope Music Festival organized by the Fairhope High School Band Parents
- Past Chairman of the Thomas Hospital Foundation
- Member of the City of Fairhope Planning and Zoning Commission for 9 years
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Fairhope City Council
9 years of representing the City of Fairhope on the City Council
- Re-elected Fairhope City Council Place, 1 2004
- Re-elected Fairhope City Council Place, 1 2000-20004
- Fairhope City Council Place, 1 1997-2000 by appointment
- City Council liason to the Downtown Fairhope Business Association
- City Council liason to the Fairhope Public Library
- City Council liason to the Electric Department
Baldwin County Representation
Baldwin County Representation
leadership on a county level:
- Graduate, Leadership Baldwin County
- Graduate, Leadrship Coastal Alabama
- Past Chairman for 4 years of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce-Governmental Affairs Committee
- Recipient of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Annual Service Award, 2001-2002
- City Liaison to the Baldwin County Trailblazers
State of Alabama Representation:
leadership at the State level:
- Advanced Municipal Officer - Alabama League of Municipalities
- Chairman - Finance, Administration and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 2007/2008 of the Alabama League of Municipalities
- Chairman for 4 years - Design Alabama, a State of Alabama resource for planning
- Appointed by Gov. Bob Riley - Member of Federal Recreational Trails Grant Committee
- Appointed by Alabama League of Municipalities-Alabama Senate Historic Cemetery Study Commission
- Past Chairman of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Committee for 2 year
- Alabama State Council on the Arts, Artist in ResidenceGrant Reader 2007
National Representation:
Leadership at the National Level:
- Debbie has been a member of the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering Committee for 5 years. This committee recommends national policy that is used to lobby congress that addresses city's needs.
- Past Chairman of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Steering, Policy and Advocacy Committee 2007.
- Represented the Naitonal League of Cities and the State of Alabama at the Federation of Canadian Cities 2007.
- Advisory Board Member for the National League of Cities 2008-2010.
Committed to the Community:
An established citizen, with lifelong roots in Fairhope
- Life-long Resident of Fairhope
- Married to Michael Quinn, MD
- Graduate of Fairhope High School
- Graduate (B.A. Degree), University of South Alabama
- Registered Nurse from Providence School of Nursing Worked at Thomas hospital as a Candystriper, nurses aid and Registered nurse for eight years.
- Sons Neil and Bryan are both graduates of Fairhope High School and are attending college
Religious affiliation:
- Member, St. Paul's Episcopal Church on the Eastern Shore
- Vestry, St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- Sunday School Superintendent
- Junior High Leader
- Finance Committee