Its official Quinton Hanson is running
June 5, 2009
QUINTON HANSON LAUNCHING BID FOR DISTRICT 1 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Florence, Ala. (June 6, 2009) – Lauderdale County’s Quinton Hanson said Saturday he is launching a bid to become Alabama’s next District 1 House of Representatives. Hanson, 53 is the first official announcement made to run in the Republican primary field, and the list of Republican candidates is expected to be short, while the Democratic primary appears to have a long list forming. Tammy Irons currently seated has decided to seek the State Senate seat of long time Senator Bobby Denton who just recently announced his retirement.
Hanson, a well respected businessman, devoted husband, and father of two grown sons, said he wants “a citizen legislator that is in touch with the public and their wishes.”
“I would love to see integrity returned to the legislative process, without having to worry about why certain decisions were made or certain pieces of legislation were passed,” Hanson said. “I’m running for the House of Representatives because I am not convinced that this can happen unless we return to the citizen legislator concept rather than depend on “career politicians” to be involved with the legislature.”
Hanson’s roots go back 6 generations in the Shoals. He was educated in the local public schools. He married Susan Pettus in 1975. In 1991 he founded Associated Insurors, Inc. and through this business he has been active member in many associations over the years like the Shoals HomeBuilders, Shoals Board of Realtors, Independent Insurance Agents of Alabama, and Associated General Contractors. Hanson has also been a member of the Shoals Chamber of Commerce where he has served 4 years on the Board of Directors and 6 as Chairman of the Legislative Committee; in the 80′s he helped organize the Underwood Petersville Fire Department. Hanson has been a member of Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence since 1977 and has served in various leadership rolls with Woodmont including deacon.
Hanson ran for State Senate and lost in 2002 against long-serving incumbent Bobby Denton, but knew then as he knows now that serving his community is a life-long goal. Another life goal of Hanson’s was achieved shortly after his 2002 defeat. He spent his free time getting his pilot’s licenses and eventually attained his instrument rating. He soon joined Angel Flight, a volunteer non-profit organization dedicated to arranging and supplying long-distance transportation at times of personal and community crisis, and in 2005/2006 flew both medical supplies and volunteers into areas hit by Katrina. In 2006 he received the Outstanding Pilot Award for his efforts with Angel Flight.
Hanson hasn’t revealed any specifics about his campaign but said it will focus on legislative reform, education, tax reform and limiting state spending. He has yet to hire a campaign consultant/manager but says he “feels competitive” with his donor base and supporters this time around.
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