Stockton Landmark District Q&A

It is Friday and we are kicking off a new series on the blog today as we enter the final 5 weeks(!) of the campaign. Every Friday we answer some of your most commonly asked questions about the Stockton Landmark District and Amendment 3. Do you have a question you'd like to ask? You can post it right here on the blog or email it to us at stocktonlandmarkdistrict@gmail.com and we will do our best to answer it! Today's Q&A:

Question #1:  What are the boundaries of the Stockton Landmark District? How were they drawn and who drew them?

The Alabama Legislature drew the boundaries creating the Stockton Landmark District several years ago. They utilized existing natural boundaries (i.e. rivers and creeks) and existing survey and voting district lines. The Stockton Landmark District runs north from I-65 to Little Hall's Creek and East from the Tensaw River to line T1R3. Residents living within these borders have always considered themselves residents of Stockton and vote in Stockton's precinct. The boundaries do not encompass anyone who was not previously considered part of the community of Stockton. The map below better illustrates the Landmark District's border. It can be also viewed by clicking the "Maps of the District" tab at the top of the blog. 

Question #2:  Is another municipality currently trying to annex Stockton?

We have been asked this question quite frequently and the answer is no, not at this time. As Baldwin County continues to grow, Stockton may become appealing to larger, neighboring towns who could attempt to annex our community into their borders. Today, this can be done without a vote from the residents of Stockton. Once made law, Amendment 3 will protect Stockton from such a scenario. Creating the Stockton Landmark District is a precautionary step that will safeguard the history and heritage of our community and give its residents a say in Stockton's future. Bringing this amendment to the ballot has been a work in progress for over 8 years.

Come to the Fair!

The Baldwin County Fair kicked off yesterday afternoon in Robertsdale and Stockton Landmark District volunteers were busy in our booth and around the Fairgrounds spreading the word about Amendment 3. Thank so much to Lynn and Georgene for setting up our fantastic booth filled with great photos of Stockton's history! Our volunteers met lots of folks and received so much support from the crowds passing by. It's wonderful to know that so many people care about preserving the history of Stockton and our area!

Our volunteers will be at the booth all week from 3-9pm every evening. Our booth is located in the far left corner of the Baldwin Coliseum along with many other great exhibits from around our county. Please stop by and say hello if you come to the Fair. We have fliers and window decals available! Also, you can learn more at our booth about the Stockton Heritage Association and its future plans for a museum at the Town Hall in Stockton.

Also, check out this Letter to the Editor of the Montgomery Advertiser by Lynn Hastie Bozone published today. Keep writing those letters to newspapers, magazines, and other publications, especially those outside of Baldwin County. Remember, the entire state will vote for Amendment 3!

A BIG thank-you to all of our volunteers and all of YOU for continuing to support us as we enter these final weeks before the election! Please keep telling everyone around Alabama about Stockton and Amendment 3!

Just a few photos from the Fair:

Hello Fall

Can you believe Saturday is the first day of Fall?! We are just about 8 weeks away from November 6th and have a busy schedule of events coming up around Baldwin County to promote Amendment #3. Also, a 3-day campaign tour around the state is in the works (more details on that coming soon)! Our volunteers have been attending festivals and local events and speaking to numerous clubs and organizations around the area. Last week, we spoke to the Fort Morgan Civic Association and received such a warm welcome. A big thank you to them and all the other organizations for having us and being so supportive!

This vote is really more than just about Stockton. It's about protecting the history and heritage of small communities and giving residents a right to have a say in the future of the place they call home. You have probably heard of other Landmark Districts around the state and the nation. The Stockton Landmark District is something brand new. It was written for Stockton and simply provides protection from annexation by a larger municipality. That's it! No taxes, no re-zoning, and no restrictions on land use. If passed on November 6th, Stockton will be a pioneer in something really exciting!

We are eager to speak to as many people as possible over the coming weeks and would love to have 5 or 10 minutes (or longer!) to speak to your organization. Please email us at stocktonlandmarkdistrict@gmail.com or leave a comment on the blog if you have any suggestions or would like to request a speaker.

We will be at the Baldwin County Fair next week. More details on that soon and also more about other upcoming events. In the meantime, keep telling everyone about the Landmark District and Amendment 3! We need your support. Remember, every vote counts!

Letter to the Editor

A big thank-you to Hattie Smith for writing a great Letter to the Editor of the Mobile Press Register on Sunday in support of the Stockton Landmark District! We've got 56 days to go until November 6th so please keep telling all your friends and family around the state why they should vote YES for Amendment 3! We encourage everyone to write Letters to the Editor to any local and/or statewide newspapers, magazines, or other publications in the coming weeks. Thanks so much for your continued efforts. Happy Monday!

Football Season is Here!

Not only is this Labor Day weekend but it's also the kick-off of college football season! People around these parts wait all year long for this. Today is kind of like Christmas Eve! Football games and tailgates  are the perfect venue to tell your friends and family from all over the state why they should vote YES for Stockton Landmark District Amendment #3 on November 6th!

Suggestions for promoting Stockton Landmark District at your tailgate:

-Put a SLD sign next to your tent or vehicle
-Put a SLD bumper sticker on your vehicle and/or cooler
-Leave some fliers around your food table
-Wear a SLD badge to encourage folks to ask you about it
-Talk it up! Seriously, word of mouth is so critical to our campaign!

If you would like help out and need some fliers, bumper stickers, signs, or badges please email stocktonlandmarkdistrict@gmail.com.

We wish all the teams the best of luck this season! But whatever team you pull for, remember to pull for Stockton and Amendment #3!

Happy Labor Day, ya'll!