CULLMAN, Ala. – Local business owner Jason Willoughby has announced his candidacy for Cullman City Council Place 3.
Willoughby said love for his hometown is what’s driving him to become more involved and run for city council.
“My hopes are to preserve what makes us special and be willing to embrace necessary changes that don’t negatively impact our lives or values,” he said. “I would like to explore a decade-long outlook plan for our infrastructure needs. I will also focus on ensuring that any future plan for growth be forward looking and approached with common sense.”
Willoughby said he is a sixth-generation Cullman resident.
“My third great-grandfather was our family’s first Willoughby to be born in the United States,” he said. “He homesteaded a tract of 120 acres in the Cold Springs area in 1895. This transfer of land was signed by President Grover Cleveland and is a cherished document that remains in our family today. My great-grandfather worked with his brother to help develop the Carroll Acres subdivision where I grew up. My grandparents worked locally in multiple aspects of business, including Cullman Radio & TV, All Steak Restaurant, King Edward Cigar Plant and as an independent truck driver leased to Cullman Banana Supply.”
Willoughby said his parents instilled in him the value of hard work at an early age.
“By the way of Cullman High School’s cooperative education program, I worked at All Steak and Little Bit of Everything furniture store,” Willoughby said. “In January of 1989, just before graduating, I received a position at McGriff Retread Company. Throughout my 10-year career with the McGriff Company, I was introduced to the transportation industry and gained vital knowledge of product value and customer service. Fortunately, I have been able to establish a transportation-based company in Cullman County with Equipment Logistics, Inc. and the (Exit) 299 Chrome Shop. I am grateful for the opportunities and quality of life that Cullman has provided for me and my family for over 130 years.”
Willoughby said he and his wife, Susan, have been married for over 24 years. Their two children, Lillian and Ian, graduated from Cullman High School and work locally.
“I believe I can bring a fresh voice and innovative ideas that represent the citizens of Cullman,” Willoughby said. “I look forward to building strong relationships with the community and will work cohesively with City officials if elected. I humbly ask for your vote on Aug. 26.”
Cullman’s Municipal Election will take place Aug. 26, 2025.
