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Success Starts With Cleaning It Up

"The City must clean its own house before we can expect everyone else to do the same."

HOW WE DO IT
Success Requires Accountability and Communication

"Continuing to blame the past for the prospect of a dire future is a zero-sum game."

HOW WE CHANGE IT
WHAT I WILL DO

"It's 2025—technology will pave our road to success, and there is no excuse not to use it."

Technology Is The Foundation Of Success
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Open Letter to the Residents of Sheffield

It’s early in the race, but I’m not waiting to start the conversation. I’ve spent the last four years preparing for this moment—not for politics, but for progress.

I’ve written a letter to the people of Sheffield—a candid look at why I’m running, what I believe, and how we move forward together.

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Core Promises

I am committed to restoring transparency, fostering economic growth, and ensuring that every resident’s voice is heard in shaping Sheffield’s future. My core promises are designed to modernize public services, create local job opportunities, and implement accountable governance that delivers real results.

Clean up the city immaculately and maintain it as such.
Formalize City job descriptions to foster accountability.
Redevelop the City's website.
Include businesses and residents in City planning decisions.
Publish City accounting ledger online.
Require quarterly status updates from all City officials.
Livestream all City meetings.
Establish a marketing/PR position at City Hall.
Update/upgrade online city services and communications.
Promote city employee exceptionalism.
Implement process structure within all City departments.
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$42097

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Bryan R. Van Devender

CANDIDATE | MAYOR OF SHEFFIELD, AL

Kiwanis of Sheffield

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Change is Hard. But Sheffield Deserves It.

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Open Letter to the Residents of Sheffield

To the Residents of Sheffield,   Most American cities have been in decline for decades. Ours is no exception. But I’m not writing to dwell on that...

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Van Devender Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Sheffield

With a proven track record in business and technology, Van Devender is prepared to bring efficiency, transparency, and innovation to City Hall. His campaign...

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