Sherry Sullivan, mayor of Fairhope, is serving her first term. Prior to running for Mayor, Sullivan worked for the City for almost 17 years and also worked for Riviera Utilities as Director of Governmental Affairs and Economic Development.

Mayor Sullivan was awarded the designation as a Certified Municipal Official by the Alabama League of Municipalities, is a member of the American Public Power Association Policy Makers Council, a member of the Policy Board for the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization, Electric Cities of Alabama Executive Committee, Vice President of the Alabama League of Municipalities, past member of the Alabama League of Municipalities Committee on State & Federal Legislation, a committee member of the Alabama Municipal Funding Corporation (AMFund), a member of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce Leaders Council, a member of the Baldwin County Mayor’s Association and a member of the Kiwanis Club of Fairhope, and a member of Fairhope Christian Church.

Since taking office Mayor Sullivan, along with the City Council and City Staff, has completed or are currently managing approximately $60 million in utility upgrades and quality of life projects.

Mayor Sullivan has one daughter, Abby, who is married and lives in Fairhope with her husband, Steve May. Steve and Abby have three children and one grandchild.