William A. Bell Jr. Party: Democratic Age: 46 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Elected to district court, 2016; former municipal judge for Lipscomb and for Irondale. Professional experience: Previously a private practice attorney focusing on criminal law; former municipal prosecutor in Brighton; former public defender for Homewood; for public defender for Fultondale; former professor, Miles College
Shera Craig Grant Party: Democratic Residence: Birmingham Professional experience: Has served as district judge since 2016; deputy public defender, Jefferson County, 2013-2016; managing attorney, The Grant Firm LLC, 2011-2013; prosecutor promoted to chief assistant district attorney, DeKalb County, Georgia, 2004-2010; adjunct professor, Alabama State University, 2008-2010; adjunct professor, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, Georgia, 2007-2009; assistant city
Richard P. Rouco Party: Democratic Residence: Hoover Professional experience: Lawyer with Quinn, Connor, Weaver, Davies & Rouco LLP. Civic experience: Former board member of Greater Birmingham Ministries; Education: Earned juris doctorate from the University of Alabama Main issues: change Alabama’s current reactionary politics; elect politicians who will not fill the airwaves with hate and division;
Kyle South Party: Republican Residence: Fayette Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 16, 2014-present. Professional experience: General manager, West Alabama TV Cable Company, 2004-present. Education: Bachelor’s in marketing, University of Alabama, 2004.
John Wiley Boone Party: Libertarian Professional experience: Principal with Orchestra Partners, a planning and redevelopment advisory firm; he specializes in thought leadership, strategic research and business development. Civic experience: Member of the Five Points Alliance, the economic development council for Five Points South; volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham; is actively engaged
Danny Garrett Party: Republican Age: 60 Residence: Trussville Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 44, 2014-present; former vice president, Trussville City Schools Board of Education. Professional experience: Chief financial officer, Signature Homes, 2016-2018; chief financial officer, Vulcan Steel Products, 2009-2016; president/CFO, Summit Products, LLC, 2007-2009; Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer, Progress Rail Services,
Kari Mitchell Whitaker Party: Libertarian Residence: Dunnavant Valley Political experience: First run for political office. Professional experience: Small business owner, of graphic design business Launchpad Creatives; stay-at-home mother. Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, reading, foraging wild foods, SCUBA diving, playing role-playing games and practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Education: Bachelor’s degree in graphic design from the University of Montevallo.
David Faulkner Party: Republican Age: 54 Residence: Birmingham Political experience: Member, Alabama House of Representatives, District 46, 2014-present Professional experience: Partner, Christian & Small LLP, 1999-present; general counsel, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce, 2004-2014; associate attorney, Spain & Gillon, LLC, 1994-1998. Civic experience: Former president, Mountain Brook Chamber of Commerce. Education: J.D., the University of
Christian Coleman Party: Democratic Residence: Hoover Professional experience: Freelance writer and work-from-home dad to two girls; serves in the Alabama Air National Guard. Education: Master of Fine Arts in poetry from the University of New Orleans; bachelor’s degree in film from the University of Alabama; attended Vestavia Hills City School. Campaign: https://christianforalabama.com/, https://www.facebook.com/ChristianForAlabama/photos
Steve Ammons gave a 30-minute report during today’s Jefferson County Commission committee meeting, telling his fellow commissioners what he learned from countless meetings to address an ambulance crisis in the county. “The problem is real,” one commissioner said. “So, what’s the solution?” asked another. As Rome wasn’t built in a day, Ammons said it will take time and continued effort to solve a problem that has been years in the making. He laid out short term, mid-term and long-term solutions to a situation that can leave county residents waiting hours for an ambulance. Read more.
