2021 Birmingham City Election

Sherman Collins Jr., Birmingham Board of Education D1

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Sherman Collins Jr.

Birmingham Board of Education, District 1

Sherman Collins Jr.
Age: 48
Residence: Birmingham
Political experience: Elected to Board of Education, 2012; ran for City Council, 2019
Professional experience: Business owner
Civic experience: Member of Masonic Lodge Geometry 410; volunteer coach and mentor at Sun Valley Elementary for past 10 years; recipient of NAACP Outstanding Community Service Award
Education: Graduate of Huffman High, 1992, and Samford University, 1996
Significant endorsements: Citizens of District 1 and the Real Voters of Birmingham.
Top contributors: SCJ Enterprises, $800
Main issues: Emphasizing what direction the board will go and having board members who are not tied to special interest groups and charter schools, and who will speak for the students
Campaign: https://www.facebook.com/electshermancollins

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