Steven Reed (mayor) facts for kids
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Steven Reed
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| 57th Mayor of Montgomery | |
| Assumed office November 12, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Todd Strange |
| Probate Judge of Montgomery County, Alabama | |
| In office November 6, 2012 – November 12, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Reese McKinney, Jr |
| Succeeded by | J C Love, III |
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| Born | February 20, 1974 Montgomery, Alabama, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Tamika Reed |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Morehouse College (BA) Vanderbilt University (MBA) |
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Steven L. Reed (born February 20, 1974) is an American leader. He is the current mayor of Montgomery, Alabama. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming mayor, he was a probate judge in Montgomery County. Steven Reed is important because he is the first black mayor of Montgomery.
Early Life and School
Steven L. Reed was born in Montgomery, Alabama. His parents are Joe and Mollie Reed. He has two siblings. His father, Joe, was a member of the Montgomery City Council for many years.
Steven Reed went to Morehouse College and earned a degree. He later earned a business degree from Vanderbilt University. He is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity.
Early Career
Before becoming a judge, Steven Reed worked as a financial analyst. This means he helped people understand money and investments. He also worked to convince lawmakers in Alabama to pass certain laws. He worked for Lieutenant Governor Jim Folsom Jr..
In 2012, Steven Reed was elected as a probate judge. A probate judge handles things like wills, estates, and sometimes marriage licenses. In 2015, he was the first probate judge in Alabama to issue same-sex marriage licenses. He did this after a federal judge said the state's ban was not allowed. He stopped issuing them later that year after a ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court.
Mayor of Montgomery
Steven Reed decided to run for mayor of Montgomery in 2019. He won the election against David Woods. He officially became mayor on November 12, 2019. Before he was sworn in, he attended a special prayer service. This service was held at the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. This church is famous for its role in the Civil rights movement. It was where the Montgomery bus boycott began.
Steven Reed ran for mayor again in 2023. He won his re-election with 57% of the votes. As mayor, he works to lead the city and make decisions for its people.
