Crystal Smitherman
Crystal Smitherman
Age: 32
Residence: Birmingham
Political experience: Birmingham City Council member, 2019-present; was appointed to the seat in December 2018 and won the seat in a special election in 2019 and a regular election in 2021.
Professional experience: Attorney at 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.
Education: Juris doctorate in law, University of Alabama School of Law, 2019; bachelor’s degree in biology, Hampton University, 2015; Ramsay High School, 2011.
Civic experience: Member, Railroad Park board of directors; member, Jefferson County Greenways Commission; member, First Tee board of directors; member, Junior League; 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.
Main Issues: Affordable housing, economic development, mental health and food insecurity. She also lists environmental issues such as improving recycling programs, crime and education with a detailed list of actions in her platform on the Goals page of her website.
