Brian K. Rice

Age: 45

Residence: Birmingham (Ensley)

Political experience: None

Professional experience: Construction manager, Defense Department in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 2002-07; business development manager for manufacturing companies from Charlotte, North Carolina, Houston and Birmingham, 2007-present; launched Heroes Bridge, a mentoring program for youths and aspiring business owners, 2010-present; real estate developer, 2008-present.

Civic experience: Participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters, has been a long-time member of the Urban League and chairs the board for the Birmingham YMCA Youth Center.

Education: Alabama A&M University, bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 2002.

Major issues: Integrity at City Hall is among the candidate’s biggest concerns. “I think we need more guardrails at City Hall. I’m extremely concerned (about) ethics violations.” Rice said he always puts local business first and said a safe environment must be created for senior citizens and their assets must be protected. He also wants to foster a balance of power in city government. “I will reduce my power to balance the power at City Hall,” he said. “I’ll grant the City Council permission to discuss making changes to the Mayor-Council Act. That’ll be my first act.”

Campaign: https://www.bkrice.com/