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Published October 04, 2008 07:23 pm - By Trent Moore Staff Writer Cullman mayoral candidate Max Townson said it is his experience as a businessman that makes him qualified for the office of mayor. Townson ready to ‘take Cullman to the Max’ The Cullman Times By Trent Moore
Staff Writer Cullman mayoral candidate Max Townson said it is his experience as a businessman that makes him qualified for the office of mayor. “I’ll make sure the city government is running as efficiently as possible,” he said. “I’ll take a businessman’s approach, because that’s where I come from. I’ll be promoting Cullman, because when you have assets, you promote them — and we have assets.” On the issue of potentially raising the boat motor limit from 15 horsepower to 25 horsepower on Lake Catoma, Townson said the limit should remain at 15 for the time being. “At the present time, Lake Catoma is our only water source,” he said. “When they first started talking about motor size it made sense, then I found out they were talking about tournaments with 40 or 50 boats — I’m against that. If we had another water source, then things may be different, but for now we should leave the ordinance as it is.” In regards to procuring an alternate water source for the city, Townson said he fully supports the Duck River Dam project. “My understanding is, we already have the permit and now we’re just waiting on the judge to give us the go-ahead,” he said. “I don’t believe the city of Cullman, or the county, can take this project on alone. This project must be a concerted effort.” Townson also noted all options should be considered. “We don’t need to totally turn our heads on the Tennessee River,” he said. “We should leave all available options on the table.” When asked his opinion on projects taken on by the previous administration — such as the Festhalle Market Platz, Field of Miracles, Wellness & Aquatic Center and the new police station — Townson said he believes the previous mayor and council did what they thought was best for the city. “I believe from Colonel Cullman, up to the present administration, have done what they thought was right,” he said. “I think any mayor or elected official has to take what has been left with them and make sure it succeeds.” Townson added that he believes the Wellness & Aquatic Center should be an asset for the local economy. “I’ve already been told we will have the state swim meet here, with 1,200 swimmers and their families and parents,” he said. “It could be an economic stimulus for the community. ... It’s already built, so lets make sure it’s used properly.” He also noted he may consider changing the operation hours of the Festhalle Market Platz. 
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