Montgomery, AL – State Sen. Roger Bedford of Russellville says he's received lots of encouragement to seek Paul Hubbert's job as leader of the Alabama Education Association, but he plans to stay in the state Senate.
Bedford said Thursday he believes he can best serve Alabama citizens in his current position.
Hubbbert is retiring as executive secretary and Joe Reed is retiring as associate executive secretary after 42 years as leaders of the educators' organization. AEA is searching replacements for both.
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, who used to work for AEA, announced earlier that he won't seek Hubbert's job.
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