Community Leader Keith Glines

Brad Bass

Dec 18, 2025 | Community Leader

Spanish Fort is stepping confidently into a new chapter—one built on years of steady leadership and fueled by a fresh wave of community energy. Newly elected Mayor Brad Bass brings genuine hometown pride and a collaborative spirit as he builds upon the strong foundation laid by previous administrations.

Bass has lived in Spanish Fort for 36 years, moving to the city with his parents when he was seven. He has always viewed service as a natural extension of being part of this community. He and his wife, Joanna, are raising their daughters, Anna Katherine and Sadie, in the same city that helped shape him. Active in the PTA and Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, the Bass family reflects the values that define the Eastern Shore: connection, service, and commitment to one another.

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