2017 Birmingham Mayor Elections

Lanny E. Jackson

Mayor

Lanny Jackson

Name: Lanny Jackson

Residence:  Birmingham

Political experience: None

Professional experience: Supervisor, UAB Building Services; first sergeant/E-8, United States Army, 1972-1993.

Education: Miles College, bachelor’s in political science, 2000; Troy University, associate’s degree in general education; J.S. Abrams High School, 1972.

Top contributors: Self, loan, $1,195.50

Main issues: According to Jackson’s campaign website, if elected he will focus on global economic development, reinventing the city’s image, strategic regional transportation, education and partnerships, rehabilitation of abandoned homes and regional cooperation.

Campaign: lanny2017.com

Lanny Jackson’s campaign did not respond to requests to fill out BirminghamWatch’s questionnaire.