Steven Reed
Montgomery, AL
Montgomery, AL USA
"The government closest to you is the government that impacts you the most."
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Steven's work combines: Government, Politics, and Upholding a Cause and Belief
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Advice for getting started
Some people have the misconception that local government doesn't matter. That's not at all true. Local government is the government that impacts you the most. The public needs to vote and participate in local government in order to effect change. Another misconception is that once a leader is elected, change will immediately happen. Government was designed to work slowly and methodically. It takes time to effect change but that change will happen if you're electing the right leaders.
Here's the path I took:
High School
Bachelor's Degree
Morehouse College
Graduate Degree
Business Administration and Management
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
I was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama.
2.
I earned my bachelor’s degree from Morehouse College followed by a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University’s Owen Graduate School of Management.
3.
I began my career as a financial analyst before changing careers to work in legislation.
4.
I was elected as a probate judge in 2012.
5.
In 2019, I ran for Mayor of Montgomery and won—I became the first African-American Mayor of Montgomery since its incorporation!
6.
As mayor, I’ve worked to make sure we’re strengthening our community by helping incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people get the support they need to maximize their opportunities upon reentry.
7.
In addition to my work as mayor, I also serve on the River Region United Way and Britton YMCA boards, volunteer as a YMCA football coach, and am a church moderator.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Society in general:
Local government positions don't matter.
How I responded:
Some people have the misconception that local government doesn't matter. That's not at all true. Local government is the government that impacts you the most. The public needs to vote and participate in local government in order to effect change. Another misconception is that once a leader is elected, change will immediately happen. Government was designed to work slowly and methodically. It takes time to effect change but that change will happen if you're electing the right leaders.