Come join us at the Orange Beach Event Center on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, for the Orange Beach Mayoral Debate
between Tony Kennon, the incumbent mayor, and Jeff Boyd, current city councilman and mayor pro tem!
Bryan Dawson, CEO of 1819 News, will emcee the event and Jeff Poor, editor-in-chief of 1819 News, will moderate the 60-minute debate.
Meet & Greet Reception: 5:30 p.m.
Main Event & Debate: 7:00 p.m.
General admission tickets are free (limit 2 per registrant). Only 12 remaining seats!
Sponsorships are available for $750. The sponsorship includes 6 VIP seats and a display table during the Meet & Greet Reception. It also includes printed recognition on the program and promotional documents. (4 available)
For questions about sponsorships and tickets, please contact Ashley Carter via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 334-300-6222.
This event is closed to media. If you have any media-related questions, please contact Erica Thomas at [email protected].
Incumbent Tony Kennon seeks re-election after serving as mayor since 2008. A native of Chickasaw, Alabama in Mobile County, Kennon has been coming to Orange Beach since the 1960s. As a full-time mayor, Kennon campaigns on his proven track record of municipal improvements and city development.
Jeff Boyd brings extensive municipal experience as the current City Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem, having held the Place Two council position since 2012. Boyd, who has lived in Orange Beach since 2003, said he has a bold vision for the future and made the decision to challenge Kennon for the top municipal position.
This race represents a significant moment for Orange Beach, as voters will decide between maintaining the current administration's course or embracing new leadership with Boyd's "bold vision for the future."