Public Service Commission, Place 2 Chip Beeker Party: Republican Residence: Eutaw Political experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2014- present; member and chairman for 10 years, Greene Country Commission, 2006-1986. Professional experience: Owner and founder, Beeker Timber Company, founder, Beeker Cattle and Catfish Company; worked at James M Barry Steam Plant; worked at William Crawford
Public Service Commission, Place No. 2 Kari Powell Party: Democratic Age: 36 Residence: Homewood Political experience: None Professional experience: Freelance Graphic Designer, 2012-present; manager, Powell Pediatric Dentistry, 2012-2015; associate director of marketing, Baird & Warner Real Estate, 2007-2012; advertising director and producer/director of Sunday Showcase of Homes TV Show, Howard Hanna Real Estate, 2004-2007. Education:
Public Service Commission, Place No. 1 Cara McClure Party: Democratic Age: 49 Political experience: Faith-based field director, Bernie Sanders’ presidential campaign. Professional experience: Founder and owner ASAP Apartment Locators, 2013-2015; fast start trainer and team mentor in the networking industry, 2002. Education: Alabama State University; Jacksonville State University. Civic experience: Spearheaded the Black Mother’s Bail
After weeks of contentious discussion, it’s official: Wardine Alexander is the newest member of the Birmingham City Council, filling the District 7 seat formerly held by Jay Roberson. Her appointment, as well as the election of District 4 Councilor William Parker as president pro tempore, marks the end of a deadlock between two factions of the council. But it also came amid an escalating feud between the council and Mayor Randall Woodfin who, along with most of his staff, was conspicuously absent from Tuesday’s meeting — prompting some councilors to say that they were “shocked” and “outraged” by what they called a display of “petty politics.” Read more
Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries Rick Pate Party: Republican Residence: Lowndesboro Political experience: Mayor, Lowndesboro, 1997-present; vice chair, Lowndes County Republican Party; member, Alabama Republican Executive Committee. Professional experience: Agri-businessman and owner, Pate Landscape, a company with 25 employees; owner, Pate Charolais, a working cattle farm and breeding operation; member of Associated General Contractors, the
Public Service Commission, Place 1 Jeremy H. Oden Party: Republican Age: 58 Residence: Vinemont Political experience: Public Service commissioner, 2012-present; Alabama House of Representatives member, District 11, 1998-2012; member, Republican Club and Alabama Republican Party. Professional experience: Commissioner, Alabama Public Service Commission, 2012-present; representative, Alabama Legislature, 1998-2012; vice president, marketing and public relations, EvaBank, 1994-2012;
Office: Auditor Party: Republican Age: 70 Residence: Mobile Political experience: State auditor, 2014-present; elected to the Alabama Public Service Commission and twice as delegate to the Republican National Convention. Professional experience: Elder care planning attorney Education: University of Alabama, Faulkner University School of Law Main issues: On his Facebook page, Zeigler said: “State government needs a watchman against waste and
State Auditor Miranda Joseph Party: Democratic Political experience: Previous runs for state auditor, including in 2014. Professional experience: Certified internal auditor; has worked in accounting and auditing for 12 years; Education: Bachelor’s in accounting, University of Alabama at Birmingham; master’s in business administration, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Main issues: Having a certified auditor fill
Office: Treasurer Party: Republican Residence: Stockton Political experience: Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, 2010-present; Baldwin County Commission, state representative; commissioner of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Civic experience: Past executive vice president of the Alabama Forestry Association; past president of the Southern United States Trade Association, past president of the Southern Association of State
Office: Secretary of State Party: Republican Age: 54 Residence: Montgomery Political experience: Alabama House of Representatives, District 62; 2010-2014; Alabama Secretary of State, 2015-present. Professional experience: Business Development Officer for 1st Federal Bank in Tuscaloosa, 2011-2015; director of community relations and community education for the Tuscaloosa County Board of Education, 1994-2010; assistant director for the Tuscaloosa County Industrial Development Authority,
