Frank Woodson

Residence: Birmingham

Professional experience: Pastor of Covenant Community Fellowship, president and CEO, CityServe Alabama; board member, Digital Fulcrum Media; board chairman and former executive director of Mission Alabama, 2002-present; assistant director, Young Business Leaders, 2001-2010; chief operating officer, Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, 1999-2001; operations management and engineering, United Parcel Service, 1981-1999. law clerk, Shores, Larkin, Penick and Massey, 1981-1984.

Political experience: Ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination to the Alabama House of Representatives District 52, 2024.

Education: UAB, communication arts, 1979-84.

Main issues: “My mission is to lead Birmingham with integrity, vision, and accountability — restoring core city services, revitalizing neighborhoods, and creating real opportunity for every resident,” Woodson says on his website. His lists as his top priorities: ensuring safe and clean communities by fighting blight and improving infrastructure; building opportunity by creating pathways to employment, supporting local businesses and attracting investment; creating an efficient government; and supporting working families by expanding child care access, school readiness and family support programs.

Campaign: Website, Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky.