Ryan Jones

Age: 45

Residence: Southside

Political experience: Running for Birmingham City Council, District 3; ran unsuccessfully for Birmingham City Council, 2017. Member of the Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee, 2015-present, and former president of the Alabama Young Democrats.

Professional experience: Administrative services manager for the Information Technology Services with the Jefferson County Commission, for which he has worked since 2016; human resources and direct administrative support for nurse managers at UAB in the cardiovascular division, 2012-2016; political consultant, 2011-present; financial sector positions at Wells Fargo and Regions Bank; 2005-2009

Civic experience: Has served as a junior board member of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra?, member of the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network; member of the city of Birmingham’s Academy for Civic Engagement; board member of Mad Doctor Game Store, 2012-2015; board member of Speakers Corner Birmingham, 2004-2008. Has volunteered with many civic efforts including voter drives, ArtWalk, Pride Fest and Do Dah Day.

Education: University of Alabama at Birmingham, master of public administration, 2012; UAB, bachelor’s in political science with a minor in history, 2005; graduated Hoover High School, 1998.

Main issues: Ryan’s campaign website lists public safety as his top priority, including a focus on policing in the communities, accountability and using alternative approaches to policing. He wants infrastructure improvements such as effective mass transit, improved sidewalks and bike lanes and citywide internet. He wants to reverse changes made to city government under the Mayor Council Act to return budgeting responsibilities to the council, rather than just the mayor. He also wants to support the schools and the arts, to work with other metro-area governments on economic and infrastructure needs and to create a Business Advocate Office at City Hall.

Campaign info: vote4ryanjones.com