Maurice Mercer has a bachelor 27s degree in business administration from Troy University. He is married to his wife, Dr. Amanda Mercer, and they have three children together.

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Maurice Mercer earned a bachelor 's degree in business administration from Troy University. He lives in Pelham, Alabama with his wife and three children.

Maurice currently works as a business account executive for a Fortune 500 communications firm. He has also served as a Certified Municipal Official by the Alabama League of Municipalities. 

Maurice was first elected to the Pelham City Council in 2012. He was re-elected in 2016 and 2020 and served a total of 13 years on the city council. Notably, he was the first African-American elected to office in the City of Pelham.

Maurice previously served on the Pelham City Council. He was first elected to the Pelham City Council in 2012 and served three terms. 

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Supports economic development by helping to bring multiple restaurants to Pelham, including Half Shell, Taco Mac, Edgars, Waldos, and Bullet Coffee.

Supports tax incentives for local businesses, such as Specification Rubber.

Promotes tax incentives for local businesses, such as Specification Rubber.

Supported the purchase of Oak Mountain Amphitheater.

Supported finding alternatives to trash collection through the Cahaba Solid Waste Authority.

Advocated for finding alternatives to trash collection through the Cahaba Solid Waste Authority.

As a county commissioner, opened Fire Station #3 on Highway 11 in November 2022.

Wants to support small businesses that struggle to provide affordable healthcare options for their employees.

- Supports economic development by helping to bring multiple restaurants to Pelham, including Half Shell, Taco Mac, Edgars, Waldos, and Bullet Coffee.
- Promotes tax incentives for local businesses, such as Specification Rubber.
- Supported the purchase of Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
- Advocated for finding alternatives to trash collection through the Cahaba Solid Waste Authority.
- As a county commissioner, opened Fire Station #3 on Highway 11 in November 2022.
- Wants to support small businesses that struggle to provide affordable healthcare options for their employees.

Economy

Supported efforts by Pelham PD to enhance safety in Pelham with Flock Camera System.

Supports fully equipping police and fire departments, having supported the Pelham Police Department's Flock Camera System safety enhancement program and adding emergency medical services transport for the fire department.

Supports enhancing public safety through the installation of Flock safety cameras.

- Supports fully equipping police and fire departments, having supported the Pelham Police Department's Flock Camera System safety enhancement program and adding emergency medical services transport for the fire department.
- Supports enhancing public safety through the installation of Flock safety cameras.

Public Safety

Supports "expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural healthcare providers, improving mental health services, and increasing transparency in prescription drug pricing."

- Supports "expanding access to affordable healthcare, protecting rural healthcare providers, improving mental health services, and increasing transparency in prescription drug pricing."

Healthcare

Advocated and supported park and recreation events like Movies in the Park to foster community.

Advocated and supported park and recreation events like Movies in the Park.

Supported the formation of Pelham City Schools in 2014.

Supports public education investment, having supported the formation of Pelham City Schools in 2014 and dedicating a penny sales tax toward education.

- Advocated and supported park and recreation events like Movies in the Park.
- Supports public education investment, having supported the formation of Pelham City Schools in 2014 and dedicating a penny sales tax toward education.

Education

As of May 27, 2026, Maurice Mercer’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "I support strong border security and adequate resources for immigration enforcement agencies. However, enforcement must be carried out professionally, transparently, and with respect for constitutional rights and due process."

Believes "violent criminals, gang members, human traffickers, drug traffickers, and individuals who pose a threat to public safety should be identified, detained, and/or be deported (if applicable)."

- Said, "I support strong border security and adequate resources for immigration enforcement agencies. However, enforcement must be carried out professionally, transparently, and with respect for constitutional rights and due process."
- Believes "violent criminals, gang members, human traffickers, drug traffickers, and individuals who pose a threat to public safety should be identified, detained, and/or be deported (if applicable)."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports creating an independent redistricting commission so that voters choose their elected officials and not politicians choosing their voters.

- Supports creating an independent redistricting commission so that voters choose their elected officials and not politicians choosing their voters.

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Maurice Mercer

Has experience in economic development and hotel feasibility studies.

As a city commissioner, approved the job description for an economic developer.

- Supports economic development by helping to bring multiple restaurants to Pelham, including Half Shell, Taco Mac, Edgars, Waldos, and Bullet Coffee.
- Promotes tax incentives for local businesses, such as Specification Rubber.
- Supported the purchase of Oak Mountain Amphitheater.
- Advocated for finding alternatives to trash collection through the Cahaba Solid Waste Authority.
- As a county commissioner, opened Fire Station #3 on Highway 11 in November 2022.

Maurice Mercer is currently the President of the Pelham City Council, representing the City of Pelham. He was first elected in 2012 and has served three terms.

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Supports economic development through a hotel feasibility study to enhance local growth.

Supports tax incentives for Specification Rubber to promote economic development.

Supported the purchase of Oak Mtn Amphitheater.

Supports cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for city employees.

Supports seeking federal grants to eliminate train-related delays on Hwy 52.

Supports the opening of Fire Station #3 on Hwy 11 in November 2022.

Supports the adoption of a new city brand to enhance economic growth.

Supports the Revised Education Sales Tax Provision Agreement.

For Candidate Maurice Mercer on Issue economy: Approved a job description for an economic developer to enhance local economic growth.

Supports purchasing vacant properties and preparing them for development.

Supports bringing in professional leadership to enhance community facilities and drive economic development.

Supports renovating the Pelham Civic Complex to modernize facilities and bring back Bulls Hockey.

As a city council member, opened a new public library in May 2018.

Supports the opening of community facilities, such as the New Pelham Recreation Center.

Supports the formation of Pelham City Schools.

For Candidate Maurice Mercer on Issue public-safety:  
Demonstrated leadership in emergency recovery efforts, resulting in no deaths during a tornado recovery in March 2021.

For Candidate Maurice Mercer on Issue public-safety: Supports funding to research solutions to eliminate flooding.

Supports community events to bring residents together.

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