Wardine Towers Alexander
Wardine Towers Alexander
Residence: Birmingham (Roosevelt)
Political experience: Birmingham City Councilor, 2018-present, after winning election in 2018 and 2021; member, Birmingham School Board, 2013-2017, and president, 2015-2017, after being appointed in 2013, winning election in 2015 and running unsuccessfully for reelection in 2017.
Professional experience: Retired as quality assurance supervisor, Baxter Healthcare, 1999-2017; formerly education manager, American Red Cross Blood Services, 1977-1999.
Civic experience: Alexander has served on the board for One Roof, Trinity Community Development Center and Birmingham Public Libraries; and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. (Omicron Omega Chapter) and Tri-County (AL) Chapter of the Links.
Education: MT(ASCP)BB certification, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 1980; MT(ASCP) certification, American Society of Clinical Pathologists, 1978; bachelor’s degree, UAB, 1978; advanced academic diploma, Wenonah High School.
Main Issues: Alexander is running on her accomplishments as councilor, citing many neighborhood cleanups and community events in her district; ARPA funding that flowed to schools, parks and drainage projects in the district; community violence interventions, Tool Bank support and housing rehab projects.
