By Zach Hester, Reporter • zach@southerntorch.com
COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — Volunteer firefighter Michael Twilley has announced his campaign for DeKalb County Constable, District 3. He is a candidate in the Republican primary.
Twilley is a former captain with Fort Payne Fire and Rescue, retiring after 27 years. During his career with the Fort Payne Fire Department, he also served as a health and safety director for American Red Cross, communications specialist with the DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), dispatcher and reserve deputy for the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, and a member of the Heavy 9 Rescue Team.
He currently serves as a volunteer for Dogtown and Sylvania fire departments and the Fischer Rescue Squad, as well as an employee of the Emergency Response Services (ERS) in Scottsboro.
"With my experience, I hope to continue to serve my county through becoming the new District 3 Constable," said Twilley. "My ultimate goal is to provide the duties of Constable while improving the image of the position throughout the state."
Twilley is a resident of Dogtown, and has two daughters, Laura and Amanda, and one grandson, Hunter.
The Republican primary in the State of Alabama will be held on Tuesday, March 3. Twilley will face incumbent Constable Jimmy Carter in the Republican primary. No Democratic candidates qualified to run for the seat.
