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Mayor of Selma
In office November 7, 2016 – November 3, 2020
Preceded by	George Evans
Succeeded by	James Perkins Jr.
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 67th district
In office November 3, 2010 – November 7, 2016
Preceded by	Yusuf Salaam
Succeeded by	Prince Chestnut
Personal details
Born	Selma, Alabama
Political party	Democratic

Darrio Melton is an American politician. He has served in important public roles. He was the Mayor of Selma, Alabama. He also worked in the Alabama House of Representatives.

Darrio Melton's Public Service

Darrio Melton has dedicated his career to public service. He has held two major positions. These roles allowed him to help the people of Alabama. He started as a state representative. Later, he became a city mayor.

Serving as Mayor of Selma

Darrio Melton was the Mayor of Selma, Alabama. He held this important job from 2016 to 2020. As Mayor, he was the main leader of the city. He worked to make Selma a better place for its people.

His term as Mayor began on November 7, 2016. He served for four years. His time as Mayor ended on November 3, 2020. Before him, George Evans was the Mayor. After him, James Perkins Jr. took over the role.

Representing Alabama in the House

Before becoming Mayor, Darrio Melton served in the Alabama House of Representatives. He represented the 67th district. This role meant he helped make laws for the state. He worked to speak for the people in his district.

He was a member of the House from 2010 to 2016. His first day in this role was November 3, 2010. He left the House on November 7, 2016. This was the same day he became Mayor. Yusuf Salaam was the representative before him. Prince Chestnut took his place in the House.