MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. — Effective Monday, March 23, 2026, District 2 Commissioner Connie Hudson will assume the role of President of the Mobile County Commission for a 16-month term, continuing the Commission’s established leadership rotation.

Each County Commissioner represents approximately 138,000 Mobile County residents. The position of Commission President rotates among the three elected Commissioners, with each serving one 16-month term as president during the four-year quadrennial.

Commissioner Merceria Ludgood, who has represented District 1 since 2007, has completed her 16-month term as President, which began Nov. 13, 2024.

Hudson, who has represented Commission District 2 since 2010, will chair Commission meetings, sign official documents, serve on various boards, and act as Mobile County’s chief elected official during a declared emergency or disaster.

The Commission’s leadership rotation reflects the collaborative approach of Commissioners Merceria Ludgood, Connie Hudson and Randall Dueitt, who work together to set priorities and advance initiatives that benefit residents countywide.

District 3 Commissioner Randall Dueitt will serve as Vice President during Hudson’s term. In that role, he may chair meetings and act on behalf of the President in her absence.

Hudson will serve as Commission President through July 11, 2027, as established when the Commissioners began the 2024-2028 quadrennial.

ABOUT MOBILE COUNTY COMMISSION:
Commissioners: Merceria Ludgood (District 1), President Connie Hudson (District 2), and Randall Dueitt (District 3). As the governing body for Mobile County, Alabama, the Commission is responsible for budget and infrastructure decision-making that enhances quality of life and makes Mobile County a great place to live, work, learn, play, and visit. Mobile County Commission maintains almost 1,400 miles of roads, 160 bridges, 100 buildings, and multiple parks. It provides funding for all County operations, including the Sheriff’s Department, Metro Jail, License Commissioner, Revenue Commissioner, and Probate Judge. The Commission is integral to economic development within the region and is committed to increasing public access to water through its Parks Initiative.

ABOUT MOBILE COUNTY, ALABAMA:
Established in 1812. Population: 411,640 (Census, 2023). Size: 1,233 square miles of land (962 unincorporated) and 412 square miles of water. Logistics highlights: Alabama State Port, Intersection of I-10 and I-65, Five Class 1 railroads, Two airports. Top industry clusters: Aviation/Aerospace, Chemical, Healthcare, IT/Tech, Logistics/Distribution, Maritime, Oil & Gas; Economic Development: from 2010 to 2024, about 14,500 new jobs were created (Mobile Chamber).  Annual GDP: Third largest in Alabama, about $25 billion (bea.gov 2024).  11 Municipalities: Bayou La Batre, Chickasaw, Citronelle, Creola, Dauphin Island, Mobile (county seat), Mount Vernon, Prichard, Saraland, Satsuma, and Semmes.