Come Learn About The Birmingham Board of Education Candidates for the Upcoming 2025 Municipal Elections

Birmingham's two-term Mayor Randall Woodfin is set to confront eight contenders in the mayoral election scheduled for August 26, along with candidates for both the City Council and Birmingham Board of Education. Polls will be operational from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. To secure victory, a candidate needs to acquire 50.1 percent of the votes; otherwise, a runoff will occur on October 7.In the Board of Education sector, Mary Boehm (District 3), James Sullivan (District 5), and Walt Wilson (District 7) face no opposition. District 1 candidates include:Sherman Collins Jr., re-elected since 2013, and Patricia "Pattie" Reasor, an experienced math educator advocating for equitable education. “Brother” Walter Umrani, though details are sparse, has a history in educational campaigns.District 2 features incumbent Neonta Williams and Anthony Jones. Williams, an army veteran with a focus on educational equity, contrasts with Jones's emphasis on community engagement.In District 4, incumbent Derrick L. Billups prioritizes transparency in education, while Rodney Huntley, with extensive corrections experience, adds depth to the candidate pool. District 5 sees James A. Sullivan unopposed, and in District 6, Leticia Watkins Harvill's background in community service highlights her contributions.District 8 presents Antwon Womack, committed to supporting non-traditional students, and Pamela L. Bass,...