Reginald Wilson Age: 56 Occupation: Foster parent recruiter with Gateway, contractor with the state Department of Human Resources for therapeutic cases. Political experience: Elected to Midfield City Council, 2004 and 2008; unsuccessful races for mayor, 2012 and 2016. Main issue: Development of programs for children to achieve life skills, job training and hope.
Jimmie L. Robinson Age: 61 Occupation: Retired, formerly worked for the UAB Maintenance Department. Political experience: Has served 16 years on the Midfield City Council under three mayors. Main issue: Repairing streets, address flood issues, improve education.
Gary Richardson Age: 63 Occupation: Owner of Richardson Broadcasting. Political experience: Mayor of Midfield, 2004-present; ran for Jefferson County Commission, District 2, in 2008: Main issue: Fair distribution of county resources, bringing good-paying jobs to Midfield.
City Council Place 5: Robert D. Mashburn, Kevin Powell
Mayor Charles Moore James D. Stewart Jr. City Council District 1: John London, Pete Crye, Matt McLean District 2: David Spivey, unopposed. District 3: Ron Bishop, Jackie Crandall, Cindy Cuellar District 4: Robert Box, Edward Harris Jr. District 5: Bobby Joe Wilson, Anjanette Robinson, Aaron Sims
James D. Stewart Jr. Age: 54 Occupation: Irondale City Clerk. Political experience: City clerk for 8 years, Irondale City Council from 2007-2012. Main issue: develop Irondale’s potential to become one of the most vibrant, progressive, diverse and recreational destination points in the region.
Charles Moore Age: 62 Occupation: President and CEO of Birmingham Habitat for Humanity. Political experience: Elected mayor in 2016. Main issue: Providing professional leadership in a strong and safe community, as well as promoting economic development.
Mayor Steve Ware (Unopposed) City Council District 1: Don Nelson, Franquala “Fran” Zinnerman District 2: Michael Pickens, Michael “Mike” Pugh, Aaron Watkins District 3: Charles Hurliman (unopposed) District 4: George White, Anthony Q. Wright District 5: Jacob Humphries, Jay w. Jacks, Raymond S. Roberson
Hoover Mayor Frank Vincent Brocato Gene Smith III City Council (Elected at-large) Place 1: Curt Posey, Leah Siefka Place 2: Ron Brown, Mitzi Eaker, Robin Schultz, Dina Shunnarah, Sam Swiney Place 3: Michael A. Jefferies, John Lyda Place 4: Nathan Reed, Mike Shaw Place 5: Derrick Murphy Place 6: James “JD” Deer Jr., Casey W.
Gene Smith III Age: 62 Occupation: Owns payday-type loan businesses in Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia, as well as 40% stake in Hoover Tactical Firearms. Political Experience: On council for 15 years, president since 2004. Main issue: Balanced budget and better communication among city entities.
