Joe May

Age: 41

Residence: Birmingham (Belview Heights)

Political experience: None

Professional experience: Nestle Toll House Café, franchise owner, 2008-10; IPEC community nonprofit, teacher, 2011; Hustle (Helping Urban Society To Live Emancipated), 2011; Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, teacher, 2011-2016; Holy Family Cristo Rey High School, director of development, 2017; Birmingham City Schools, teacher, 2017-18; Hen Pen agribusiness, foreman, 2018-present.

Civic experience: Benefits For Change, co-founder, 2009; New Bethlehem Baptist Church, associate minister, 2004-11, 2018-19.

Education: Alabama A&M University, student, 2001-03; Lawson State Community College, student, 2004-05; Southeastern Bible College, Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies and history, 2008; Birmingham School of Law, juris doctorate, 2016.

Main issues: According to his campaign website, May is focused on rebuilding public safety through community, fighting for jobs and small businesses, revitalizing neighborhoods, investing in in public schools, protecting public resources – including Birmingham’s water works – and being a champion for food justice and sustainability.

Campaign info: electjoemay.com; #MayIsTheWay