Paul Prince, the former chief of mobile police, is running for mayor amid controversy.

Former Mobile Police Chief Paul Prime, who was ousted last year and is currently suing the city, has declared his intention to run for mayor of Mobile. He spoke to fans during a rally-style event, claiming to be the "people's mayor," but he shied away from questioning from the media.

1. Concerns About Residency Await

Prince's eligibility is in question because he is registered in Saraland rather than Mobile. When he intends to move has not yet been made clear.

2.Campaign Infrastructure and Competitors

Prince joins a field that includes former Judge Spiro Cheriogotis, former Police Chief Lawrence Battisti, State Representative Barbara Drummond, former Councilman Jermaine Burrell, and Mobile County Commissioner Connie Hudson, all of whom run on the platforms of safety, education, and economic growth. Given his past relationship with departing Mayor Sandy Stimpson, his entry adds a level of competition to an already fierce contest.

3.Court Cases

Stimpson filed a lawsuit after Prune was fired, claiming that city authorities had wasted government funds and defamed him. He is also being sued along with the city for the 2023 SWAT shooting of Kordell Jones, which was connected to his tenure in a contentious report. The report was written off as a "witch hunt" by Prince.

4. What Comes Next?

Prune's campaign is under investigation due to legal issues and residency concerns. Will he be viewed by Mobile voters as a new leader or as a contentious person?