Dr. Alley is an extremely qualified and energetic man who has dedicated himself to serving the people of Alabama. He wants to promote Alabama Industry and increase our State's growth while maintaining the highest quality and safety of our food.

on November 5^th, 2002

Anniston Star May 31^st 2002

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EDITORIALS

Agriculture Commissioner

Alabama's commissioner of agriculture and industry is tasked with inspecting and regulating everything from gas pumps to chicken feed and fertilizer. The commissioner also helps maintain a safe food supply, a daunting chore in the face of new bioterrorism threats.

They all have campaign pledges. Mathis said food safety is his first priority. Warhurst wants to lure new agri-industry to the state. Sparks said he wants to help farmers compete in a global economy. The field is a toss-up, but the edge goes to Sparks because he has worked in the Agriculture Department under Bishop.

Gadsden Times May 31^st 2002

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Agriculture and
Industries: Republican
Dr. J. Lee Alley is well-versed on all the traditional duties of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, and he is the best qualified candidate to deal with some of the new duties the department must address in modern world - like the threat of bioterrorism and controlling livestock diseases like foot and mouth.
He's spent 22 years as state veterinarian, a job that deals with disease control, not doctoring sick critters.
In addition the things the department must do, like inspecting everything from store scales to gasoline pumps, and checking expiration dates for food on store shelves, Alley has ideas for things it could do, like helping to find foreign markets for Alabama's agricultural products.
Alley's knowledge of the duties of the office, along with his experience and ideas make him the best choice for commissioner. Vote for Alley in the Republican primary.

Agriculture and
Industries: Democrat
The Democratic race for commissioner of Agriculture and Industries includes Ron Sparks, currently an assistant commissioner in that office; Jacky Warhurst, who is Franklin County revenue commissioner; and Nathan Mathis.
The Times makes no recommendation in the race.

Huntsville Times May 29th 2002

Alley, a former state veterinarian, is being challenged by Richard M. Nixon, who has no previous campaign experience. Alley was the state vet for 22 years and would bring a wealth of agricultural experience to the post as well as experience in the agriculture agency.

"J. Lee has the ability and background to be the Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries. During his 22 years of service to the Department, J. Lee helped to ensure consumers, both locally and nationally, were protected from various food safety issues while preventing and diagnosing costly animal diseases. We can all use J. Lee's leadership and professionalism to protect consumers and encouraging new trade opportunities for Alabama industries."

----Albert McDonald, Former Commissioner, Agriculture & Industries

Dr. Alley's qualifications makes him, without a doubt, the person we should all support for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. His leadership will be a benefit to all Alabamaians.

----Representative Blaine Galliher, Alabama House of Representative

We have a candidate in Dr. Alley who is extremely qualified and has many years of service to our state. He is the right choice for Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries.

---Senator Steve French

The people of Alabama and the nation will be well served to have someone with Dr. Alley's qualifications, character and leadership as Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries. Dr. Alley is a nationally recognized authority in protection of our food supply system and in addressing plant and animal health issues.

----Bob Frost, President Elect United States Animal Health Association, California Rancher

"Dr. Alley is uniquely qualified in these times to lead the Department of Agriculture and Industries which assures our food safety and provides the key link between consumers and producers. Nothing is more important than protecting what we eat."

----John McMillian, Executive Director of Alabama Forestry Association

Dr. Alley is probably the most qualified individual who has ever run for Agriculture Commissioner in the state. Not only is he a doctor of veterinary medicine, he has spent many years in the agriculture department and supported us before his retirement.

-----Jim Smotherman, President of Alabama Grocer's Association.

"During our thirty five years of marriage, J. Lee has maintained the qualities that attracted me to him from the very beginning. He is a man of high moral character, integrity, and has a sense of fairness. J. Lee will use his experience, commitment and professional background to serve and protect the people of Alabama as Commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Industries. I ask for your vote for my husband, Dr. J. Lee Alley, on November 5th , 2002.

----Eleanor Alley