Since 2004, Eddie has been a member of the Opelika City Council and has served as Council President for the past 16 years. During Eddie’s tenure on the City Council, Opelika has added over 5,000 new jobs, attracted more than $2 billion in capital investments, and saw a 25% reduction in overall crime. Since 2006, the total value of housing construction has exceeded $1 billion, and the city has prioritized beautification efforts to improve citizens' quality of life.