On November 3rd, The Autauga County Commission honored longtime Commissioner, Sidney Alford Thompson for her dedicated years of service as a Commissioner from 2008 until 2020. Mrs. Thompson chose not to seek re-election this year. She has been a mainstay in community service in Autauga County for several years, having served on the City Council from 1988 until 1996. Mrs. Thompson was also recognized for becoming the first woman to ever be elected to the Autauga County Commission and City Council President in 1992. She was elected vice-chairman of the Autauga County Commission in 2016, and served on many Chamber of Commerce Committees and community boards over the last several years.  

Senator Clyde Chambliss from the Second Congressional District and Van Smith, State Representative, District 42 also presented resolutions to Commissioner Thompson.