Ron Sparks

During his first term as agriculture commissioner, Sparks pushed for country-of-origin labeling for food and agricultural products, citing health problems and under-cost dumping associated with imports from certain countries.

January 20, 2003For

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In 1993, Sparks was appointed director of the newly created DeKalb County 911 System and oversaw headquarters construction, equipment procurement, staff hiring and training, and address verification for more than 30,000 homes and businesses.

January 1, 1993For

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Campaign finance reports as of May 1, 2026 listed Sparks with $85,125 raised, $5,000 in other receipts, $8,993 spent, and $81,131 cash on hand in the Alabama agriculture commissioner race.

May 1, 2026

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U.S. Senator Doug Jones hired Sparks in 2019 as regional director for the Middle District of Alabama, including Montgomery and Dothan.

June 7, 2019

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Sparks ran the Alabama Rural Development Agency from 2011 until 2017, when Governor Kay Ivey abolished the Office of Rural Development and fired him.

April 12, 2017

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Sparks served as Alabama Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries from 2003 to 2011 after first serving as assistant commissioner beginning in 1999.

January 20, 2003

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Sparks served as a DeKalb County Commissioner from 1978 to 1982 after defeating a two-term incumbent at age 24.

January 1, 1978

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