Birmingham City Council, District 3

Valerie Abbott

 Age:

Residence: Birmingham (Glen Iris)

Political experience: Birmingham City Council member, 2001-present

Professional experience: Manager at AT&T, 1974-2017

Civic experience: Secretary of Glen Iris Neighborhood Association for six years and president for 11 years, 1985-2001; president of the Southside Community for six years; member of the Magic City Civitan Club for eight years; chairman of the Birmingham Planning Commission; chairman of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham

Education: Birmingham-Southern College, master of public and private management, 1999; Auburn University School of Architecture and Fine Art, bachelor’s degree, 1974

 Significant endorsements: None listed

 Top contributors: Larry Ward, $2,000; Millennium PAC, $250

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 Campaign: facebook.com/councilorvalerieabbott