The Office: Birmingham Board of Education, District 5 The Duties: The nine members of the Birmingham Board of Education work with the superintendent to establish a vision for the school system by adopting goals and policies that address student needs, advance student performance and regulate overall operations of the system. The board also approves operating
Birmingham City Council, District 4 Name: Qunelius “Cory P” Pettway Age: 28 Residence: Inglenook Political experience: First run for political office Professional experience: Teacher in the JCCEO’s Early Head Start program, 2015-present. Education: Graduate, Midfield High School, 2006; studied social work at Miles College, 2006-2007, and counseling at the Baptist College of Florida, 2008-2009; currently
Birmingham City Council, District 4 Name: Sergio Williams Age: 24 Residence: Woodlawn Political experience: First run for political office Education, including schools attended, degrees earned and dates: Graduate of Woodlawn High School, 2012; attends the Construction Education Foundation Association School of Construction. Civic experience: Vice president and chair of the Education Committee for the Woodlawn
The Office Birmingham City Council, District 4 The duties: The nine-member council is the legislative arm of Birmingham city government. It enacts legislation, adopts budgets and decides on policies for the city during weekly council meetings. One councilor is elected from each of nine districts to serve a four-year term. The area: District 4 includes
Birmingham City Council, District 2 Name: Lawrence Conaway Age: 57 Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for Birmingham City Council District 2 in 2009, and for Alabama House District 54 in 2014. Professional experience: Senior pastor, Fellowship Bible Church, 2013-present; associate pastor, Guiding Light Church, 1998-present; computer analyst, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 1987-1998; electronic technician, SCI
Birmingham City Council District 2 Name: Kimberly D. Jeanty Age: 42 Residence: East Lake Political experience: First run for public office; served as a neighborhood liaison to Councilor Kim Rafferty’s office, 2009-2011. Professional experience: Currently a program director for Community Kitchens of Birmingham; past interim executive director of the Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, 2013. Civic
Birmingham City Council District 2 Name: Stephen L. Murphy Age: 30 Residence: Crestline Neighborhood Political experience: First run for political office. Professional experience: Foster care social worker with Jefferson County Department of Human Resources, 2008-2010; assessment coordinator with Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, 2010-2016; medical caseworker with the UAB 1917 Clinic, 2011-2013; intern, Birmingham VA
Birmingham City Council District 2 Name: Kimberly Rafferty Age: 51 Residence: South Roebuck Political experience: Elected to the Birmingham City Council in 2009 and 2013. Professional experience: Owner, Creative Rugs, 2001-2009. Education: State University of New York, 1985-1987; associate’s in human services, University of Kentucky, 1987-1989; bachelor’s in history, UAB, 1989-2002. Civic experience: Election worker,
Birmingham City Council District 2 Name: Deanna Reed Age: 28 Residence: South Eastlake Political Experience: None Professional experience: Has been program coordinator for The Rickey Smiley Foundation and event manager for Bruno Event Team. Education: Bachelor’s, public relations and journalism, Miles College, 2011; graduated Ramsay High School. Civic experience: Member, Birmingham Youth Advisory Council; speaks at churches
Birmingham City Council, District 2 Name: Jordan Thompson Age: 27 Residence: Grandview Parkway Political experience: First run for political office. Served with University of Alabama Student Government Association. Professional experience: Legal assistant-clerk, McMillan Associates, May 2016-present; founder and principal director, Teams for Troops nonprofit, September 2015-present; executive officer, first lieutenant-chief of staff, Alabama Army National
