Wayne Biggs for Mayor of Saraland
Our Mission
Wayne's mission is to ensure that the City of Saraland provides superior government services to our citizens while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and integrity.
Our Values
Wayne believes in honesty, transparency, and accountability in all his dealings and will bring that to City Hall when elected. Wayne will strive to build strong relationships with all our citizens by delivering exceptional city services to our constituents.
Born in Chickasaw, Alabama on January 7, 1956, Wayne has spent most of his life as a resident of Saraland. A 1974 graduate of Satsuma High School, Wayne went on to attend the University of Southern Mississippi majoring in Music Education.
In 1976, Wayne began a career in sales that would see him gain many valuable life and business experiences while living and working first in Mobile; then Birmingham and Montgomery, AL; Panama City Beach, FL; and Knoxville, TN before returning home in 1987 to found his own company – Azalea Coffee Service, Inc. – which is still based and operating from its offices in Saraland today. Over the years, Wayne has been active as a Little League baseball coach and as a “baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, and band parent/grandparent.
Locally, Wayne and his wife Martha are active members of Destination Church. Wayne and Martha are the proud parents of four children: Michael (Heidi) Biggs of Mobile; Carmen (Joey) Lloyd of Saraland; Matthew (Cristy) Biggs of Coronado, California; and Mallorie Warren of Saraland. They are the proud grandparents of seven beautiful and intelligent granddaughters: Victoria, Andie, Hailey, Khloe, Sofia, Harlee, and Alia.
Wayne returned to school in 2020 at the age of 64 and earned an Associate Degree in Science from Coastal Alabama Community College graduating Phi Theta Kappa. In September 2022, Wayne enrolled at the University of South Alabama, graduating Summa Cum Laude in December 2024 with a Bachelor Degree in Science and as USA’s first graduate in its new College of Education degree program in Organizational Leadership.
Wayne is a member of Keep Saraland Beautiful, and his company, Azalea Coffee Service, Inc. is both a member of the Saraland Area Chamber of Commerce and a sponsor of a Keep Saraland Beautiful Adopt-A-Spot. Wayne was elected to the City Council in August 2012 and reelected in 2016, and 2020, serving as Council Vice-President from 2016-2020. Wayne has served as the City Council representative to the Saraland Planning Commission since 2012 and has been a member of the Mobile County Republican Executive Committee since 2014.
On the state level, Wayne has served as the chairman of the Alabama League of Municipalities Committee on Community & Economic Development after serving the prior two years as Vice-Chairman.
Additionally, he also now serves on the ALM Committee on State and Federal Legislation. Wayne is a past member of the Alabama State Republican Executive Committee.
Our Priorities
1. Leadership & Vision for Saraland
- Bring practical, proven solutions to city government
- Committed to smart, managed growth
- Focus on transparency, accountability, and open communication with the community
2. Economic Growth & Job Creation
- Attract new businesses to expand job opportunities
- Support local businesses with policies that encourage growth and sustainability
- Develop strategic partnerships to enhance economic development while maintaining Saraland's charm
3. Infrastructure & Smart Growth
- Improving roads, traffic flow, and public spaces to accommodate growth
- Modernize city infrastructure to support businesses and residents efficiently
- Ensure responsible and well-planned development that enhances property values
4. Public Safety & Community Well-being
- Strengthen support for law enforcement and first responders
- Enhancing emergency preparedness and community safety initiatives
- Investing in youth programs and community outreach to reduce crime and increase civic engagement
5. Education & Workforce Development
- Continue partnering with local schools to ensure quality education and career readiness programs
- Encouraging public-private partnerships to create mentorship and internship programs
6. Quality of Life and Quality of Place
- Expanding and improving parks, recreational facilities, and green spaces
- Promoting family-friendly events and community engagement initiatives
- Strengthening public services to enhance residents' overall quality of life
7. Responsible Budgeting & Fiscal Stewardship
- Ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent wisely with a focus on efficiency and effectiveness
- Maintain a balanced budget while investing in key areas of city growth
- Increasing financial transparency so residents understand where their money is going
Our Expertise
Wayne has invested many hours over the last 12+ years in learning all that he can to lead and to make Saraland as great as it can be.
Wayne has earned the following certifications and/or credit designations:
2013
· Innovative Strategies for Involving and Engaging Citizens (National League of Cities)
2014
· Public Leadership in the Information Age (NLC)
· Economic Development Financing Toolbox (NLC)
· Utilizing Tax Increment Financing (NLC)
· Basic Certified Municipal Official (Alabama League of Municipalities)
2015
· Basic City Planning (NLC)
· Advanced Certified Municipal Official (ALM)
2016
· Budgeting Basics to Intermediary Budgeting (NLC)
· Priority Based Budgeting (NLC)
2017
· Introduction to the Inter-Sector Process: Cross-Section Collaboration (NLC)
· Fostering Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship (NLC)
· Healthy Cities (NLC)
· Bronze Certified Elected Official (NLC)
2018
· Urban Planning I (NLC)
2019
· Data-Driven Government (NLC)
· Urban Planning II (NLC)
· Emeritus Certified Municipal Official (ALM)
· Business & Industry Marketing (Government & Economic Development Institute – Auburn University)
2020
· Emergency Management for Elected Officials (NLC)
· From Policy Priorities to Practice (NLC)
· Leading Through Disruption I (NLC)
· Working with your Planning and Economic Development Staff (NLC)
· Silver Certified Elected Official (NLC)
2021
· Intensive Economic Development Training Course (GEDI – Auburn University)
2022
· Leading Through Disruption II (NLC)
· Retail as a Catalyst for Economic Development (NLC)
2023
· Tourism as an Essential Economic Development Strategy (GEDI – Auburn University)
2024
· Emeritus Tier One Certified Municipal Official (ALM)
2025
Selected as the University of South Alabama College of Education and Professional Studies' Outstanding Organizational Leadership Student