Homewood voters will choose their next mayor and city council on Aug. 26. Candidates JJ Thomas and Nick Sims are running to represent Ward 2.

The candidates shared why they're running with The Homewood Star. Look for more question-and-answers with all candidates for office as the election season continues.

Q: What are your priorities for addressing stormwater management and local flooding concerns?

JJ Thomas: My priority will be to ensure our stormwater complies with federal and state regulations, while addressing immediate flooding issues, and balancing infrastructure needs with community concerns and quality of life. Using the recent Stormwater Master Plan as a blueprint, I will work on identifying grants and public-private partnership opportunities to help fund the Plan’s proposed

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