Marlon Malone
Cherokee City Mayor
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About the Office
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Aug 26, 2025
About Me
Party
Independent
Occupation
Mayor candidate
Fun Fact
I like to try new things and volunteer my time when possible serving the community from cleaning my yard, school yards (tree trimming and gardening) and coaching youth sports(football and basketball) from little league to high school age groups. I was an US Army 82nd Airborne Paratrooper Veteran (Retired 2011); Semi-professional Football Player- QB/ SS North Carolina and Texas. Cherokee High School Class of 1993. University of North Alabama Class of 2016. Casted as an extra for the movie: "Battleship". I enjoy watching Formula 1 and SuperSport motorcycle racing.Working with civic organizations Cherokee Lions Club and Cherokee Parks and Recreation member. Alabama A&M University Northwest Alabama Muscle Shoals Alumni Chapter;; A member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated of the University of North Alabama Beta Beta Alpha Chapter.
Past Experience
I want to give the people of the Town of Cherokee a sense of pride, ownership of the progression that, "WE", can see, touch and build from, "OUR", hands to show the "NEXT" generation that same feeling of accomplishment. "Sensible Growth, Continued Progress!" -
My Top Issues
Attracting and retaining businesses
1. Attracting and retaining businesses.
2. Invest in infrastructure, create jobs.
Enhancing transparency and accountability
1. Community involvement in decision-making.
2. Enhancing transparency and accountability.
Balance development with neighborhood preservation
1. Balance development with neighborhood preservation.
2. Support urban revitalization and redevelopment.
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