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James Michael Handley currently serves as Commission Chairman of the Wilcox County Board of Commissioners, representing District 5. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Wilcox board hears solar project update; tax votes voided

Supports negotiated tax abatement agreements with solar developers that provide increased revenue for both the county and the Board of Education.

- Supports negotiated tax abatement agreements with solar developers that provide increased revenue for both the county and the Board of Education.

Economy

As of March 11, 2026, James Michael Handley did not have a website or any information online.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports modernizing emergency communication systems, including a text message alert system used by Wilcox County EMS, the Sheriff's Office, and local fire departments.

- Supports modernizing emergency communication systems, including a text message alert system used by Wilcox County EMS, the Sheriff's Office, and local fire departments.

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Energy & the Environment

James Michael Handley

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.