2021 Birmingham City Election
Crystal Smitherman, Birmingham City Council D6

Birmingham City Council, District 6
Crystal Smitherman
Age: 28
Residence: Birmingham
Political experience: Birmingham City Councilor, 2019-present
Professional experience: Attorney at law, Smitherman Law Firm, 2019-present; summer law clerk, Marsh, Richard & Bryan, P.C., 2017; administrative assistant, Highland Park Golf Course and Country Club, 2016; education outreach coordinator, Girls Inc., 2015-2016; legal intern, Farris, Riley & Pitt LLP, 2015-2016
Civic experience: Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, 2017-present; volunteer, Christian Service Mission, 2011-present; volunteer, RISE Center at the University of Alabama, 2018-present; volunteer counselor, YouthServe Inc., 2013; assistant, Ronald McDonald House Charities, 2012
Education: Juris Doctorate in Law, University of Alabama School of Law, 2019; juris doctor, Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, 2019; bachelor’s degree in Biology, Hampton University, 2015; Ramsay High School, 2011
Significant endorsements: None listed
Top contributors: The Committee for Good Government, $4,000; Leadership PAC, $3,000; Dick Schmalz, $3,000
Main Issues: Recycling, addressing illegal dumping, street and park lighting, “Cure Violence” initiative, continuation of STEM tutoring in schools, make sure pension is stable, promote affordable housing, help Cahaba Medical increase their services
Campaign: crystalfordistrict6.com