Clinton Woods

Residence: Birmingham (Echo Highlands)

Political experience: Birmingham city councilor, 2019-present, after winning the office in a special election in 2019 and  regaining the office in 2021. Campaign manager, Mark Pettway for sheriff, 2017-2018; previously worked as consultant on several other political campaigns

Professional experience: Owner, Prescott Contracting, 2017-present; construction manager, Tacoma Housing Authority, 2016-2017; general contractor, Prescott Contracting, 2012-2015; project manager, C.W. Woods Contracting, 2009-2012

Civic experience: Has been recognized several times, including with the NAACP Metro Birmingham’s Community Trailblazer award, UAB Black Alumni Network’s Top 24 for 24, and the 2023 UNUM Fellow Climate and Environmental Cohort.Member of Rock City Church; serves on the advisory board for Mission Increase Central Alabama; executive pastor of Christ Church, 2014-19. Collaborated with community organizations to address bullying, expand afterschool programs and promote literacy through the “Ready, Set, Read” and “I See Me: First Library” programs..

Education: Master of engineering, construction management, UAB, 2012; bachelor of science in economics, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 2009

Main issues:Woods’ campaign website cites his work on the council, including launching The Power of One and Be Litter Free beautification campaigns to combat littering and strengthening partnerships with the Birmingham Police Department. In his campaign, he advocates for innovative solutions, community engagement and collaboration with local, state and federal partners. He chairs the council’s Workforce Development Committee and is a member of the Administration and Governmental Affairs, Economic Development & Tourism, Transportation and Planning and Zoning Committees.

Campaign info: clintonwoods.org