Endorsements
Reputable and respected leaders know the
commitment of Owen Drake
- "I have known Owen Drake for many years
and have always found him to be a man of
great honesty and integrity. We have worked
closely together on several communications
projects which have enhanced the county’s
ability to accomplish its missions. I am
proud to call Owen Drake my friend. He has
always been a staunch supporter of The
Jefferson County Sheriffs Department and all
public safety agencies. We need to elect
Owen to continue that support in the state
legislature." - Mike Hale, Sheriff of
Jefferson County
- "Vote for Owen Drake for the House of
Representatives, District 45 and you will
have a member on Governor Bob Riley's team!"
- Betty Fine Collins
- "I would like to strongly endorse Mr.
Owen Drake as State Representative to the
Alabama Legislature District 45. I have
personally known Mr. Drake for many years
and worked closely with him on several
projects including the creation of E-911 in
Jefferson County and other communication
initiatives for Jefferson County. He
is a man of honesty and integrity and would
no doubt serve this county well in
Montgomery." - Mary M.
Buckelew
- "In my 30 years of public service, I
have never known any elected official who is
as honest and ethical as Owen Drake.
Owen has the courage and moral character to
stand against crime and corruption in our
community. I appreciate Owen for his
strong support of law enforcement during my
tenure as Leeds, Chief of Police." -
Chief C.A. Tony Hudson (Retired)
- "I have known Owen Drake for many years.
I know Owen will be our voice in Montgomery
and will represent our district with honesty
and integrity. He has 100% of my
support. Let's elect Owen in
November!" - Jim Atkinson, Chief
Deputy, Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
The Birmingham News
in their Primary Endorsement for House of
Representatives stated...
"Republican
voters have a much better choice in Leeds
City Councilman Owen Drake. Drake is running on
a platform of honesty and integrity and has the record to back
him up. The Alabama
Legislature could use more people fighting for
transparency in government."

Owen Drake discussing a project with Mayor
Alexander of Irondale
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