District 2's Woodrow Washington Elected Northport Council Pro Tem

NORTHPORT, AL — The Northport City Council on Monday unanimously voted to appoint District 2 Councilman Woodrow Washington III to be the council's next president pro tempore.

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The change on the Council comes after the abrupt resignation of former Council President Jeff Hogg earlier this month, which resulted in District 1 Councilwoman and former pro tem Christy Bobo ascending to the position of council president.

Washington is the owner Archibald's BBQ and Archibald & Woodrow's BBQ, and is nearly at the end of his first term on the Council.

He is retired from both the United States Air Force Reserve and Tuscaloosa Fire Rescue.

A graduate of Tuscaloosa County High School and Stillman College, he is also a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

The city has yet to appoint a new council member to fill the vacant District 5 seat and is currently in the midst of its 60-day application window before interviewing potential candidates.

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