Hardy hopes to see city’s ideas come to fruition

Scott Hardy believes a community’s growth is limited by coordination and execution, not by big ideas.

Recently named community development director for the City of Alexander City, Hardy plans on using his former experience to help bring Alexander City’s big ideas to fruition.

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Former Alexander City councilmember Scott Hardy recently started working full time for the city as community development director.
Gwen Bishop / TPI

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Former Alexander City councilmember Scott Hardy recently started working full time for the city as community development director.
Gwen Bishop / TPI

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Hardy hopes to see city’s ideas come to fruition

Gwen Bishop

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