Bill Poole to step down as director of Alabama Department of Finance

By: Andrea Tinker

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 435

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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Alabama Department of Finance Director Bill Poole is stepping down after spending five years in the position.

Poole, a former state representative, did not give a reason for his departure in a statement Monday morning. The Department of Finance said in a statement Monday afternoon Poole “did not intend for the position to be a career-long role” and “his decision was not influenced by future budget considerations.”

In the statement, Poole said …

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