Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson, has officially announced her campaign leadership team. The individuals selected by Hudson have years of experience in both political strategy and communications.
According to the commissioner, each will play an invaluable role in her efforts to reach voters and become the Port City’s next top official.
“I am so excited to welcome Wiley, Aqualyn, and Dr. Richardson to our team,” said Hudson. “Wiley has been a trusted leader who I know will do a great job of keeping our campaign focused on delivering the momentum Mobile deserves. Both Aqualyn and Dr. Richardson bring high-level expertise to the campaign team, and they will ensure that we maintain a strong message of experience and trust across Mobile.”
“Over the last decade, I have worked hard as a County Commissioner to create strong partnerships, and this team represents the exact kind of leadership I intend to lean on as we take Mobile to the next level.”
Wiley Blankenship has been named Campaign manager for Hudson. He is well known for his work building one of the most significant advocacy groups in south Alabama. This month, Blankeship left his position as President and CEO of Coastal Alabama Partnership (CAP) to join the Hudson campaign. Wiley brings more than a decade of experience in growing the voice of south Alabama from government relations to economic development and regional collaboration.
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“I’m excited to join the Connie Hudson for Mayor campaign and contribute my expertise to drive positive, meaningful change for every single resident of Mobile,” said Blakenship. “Working with Commissioner Hudson over the years, I’ve been impressed with her vision and work ethic. Her record speaks for itself, but as a resident raising a family in the city, I greatly appreciate her commitment to improving our quality of life. As our next Mayor, I know she will keep the momentum going, and more importantly, I know that she is the only candidate with the experience to deliver progress on day one.”
Aqualyn Kennedy is an experienced strategic communicator with over 20 years of experience in marketing and brand management, including her tenure at Procter & Gamble and the American Heart Association. She is also the co-founder of Kennedy Strategic Communications, where she has advised clients across industries on brand strategy, crisis management, and public relations. She is invested in the community through volunteer work with numerous non-profit organizations across Mobile. In her role with the campaign, Aqualyn will oversee communication efforts as the Communications Director and collaborate with the team on ways to carry the campaign’s message across all of Mobile.
Austen Shipley is the News Director for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @ShipleyAusten
