Lashunda Scales

Party: Democratic

Age: 55

Residence: Huffman

Currently running for: Jefferson County Commission, District 1

Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for the Birmingham City Council, 2005, Alabama House District 58, 2006. Elected to City Council District 1, 2009, 2013, 2017. Elected to the Jefferson County Commission District 1, 2018 and 2022. Ran unsuccessfully for mayor of Birmingham in 2025.

Professional experience: Owner, Scales PR Marketing Firm Inc., February 2000-present. Has worked for several other businesses, including some that are family owned and operated.

Civic experience: Partner In Education, Birmingham City Schools; former vice president, Echo Highlands Neighborhood Association; former board member, Family Involvement Program; former chair, Huffman High School FBLA marketing committee.

Education: Attended Stillman College; associate’s degree, Jefferson State; Harvard University Kennedy School of Government, 2015; Leadership Birmingham, 2016; Leadership Alabama XXXI, 2021-2022. Honorary doctorate, Stillman.

Main Issues: Strengthening school districts, increase support for public safety, broaden economic development opportunities and expand regional alliances.

Campaign: Campaign website; Facebook; Instagram; X; Youtube.