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Ray Moore

Gulf Shores 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

Nonpartisan

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My Top Issues

Healthcare

Ray will also champion access to quality healthcare and wellness programs for every age group.

Economy

He supports streamlining the process to start, grow, and expand small businesses while updating outdated regulations that hinder local success. Ray believes in growing beyond a tourism-only economy by encouraging year-round jobs and innovation in new sectors.

Economy

Develop Waterway Village as a tourism and business hub.

Taxes / Budget

Grow local economy without raising taxes.

Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Ray supports smart, sustained investments in public safety that grow with the community. He supports completion of the fire department training facility, a combined justice center for police and courts, and strategies to further improve emergency response times through better infrastructure. He also supports growing the K9 unit and making public areas safer and more walkable. .

Infrastructure / Transportation

Support temporary moratorium on new residential subdivisions/projects.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Ease traffic and improve airport transfer to vacation lodging.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Create safe routes for golf carts, bikes, and walking.

Environment / Energy

Ray will prioritize protecting Little Lagoon, surrounding wetlands, and coastal habitats to build environmental resilience. He supports ongoing projects like the Little Lagoon restoration and Laguna Cove initiatives that improve water quality and preserve natural areas. These efforts also benefit ecotourism, outdoor recreation, and quality of life.

Infrastructure / Transportation

Ray Moore will prioritize planning for schools, utilities, roads and emergency services to ensure growth does not outpace what the city can sustain. Responsible development is preserving what makes Gulf Shores special while preparing wisely for its future.

Arts / Culture

Protect Gulf Shores’ character and quality of life.

Environment / Energy

Ray will preserve Gulf Shores’ small-town charm by investing in public spaces that bring neighbors together - like beachfronts, parks, trails, and gathering places. He supports improved beach access, boardwalks, and recreation centers that foster pride and connection.

Education

Ray supports continued investment in Gulf Shores city schools to ensure academic excellence and opportunity. His vision includes expanded tracks in vocational training, entrepreneurship, and college prep to prepare students for success - whether they stay local or go global.

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