
Despite calls from law enforcement leaders across the state to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as the chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles, Gov. Kay Ivey refused. Instead, she selected Hal Nash.

During his weekly appearance on Mobile radio FM Talk 106.5's "The Jeff Poor Show," State Sen. Chris Elliott (R-Josephine) reacted to Gov. Kay Ivey's decision not to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall and law enforcement leaders from across Alabama formally called on Governor Kay Ivey on Monday to reappoint Leigh Gwathney as Chair of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles.

Now is the time to act to ensure that public safety is the number one priority of Alabama's public officials.