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 on February 20, 1974, is an important leader in Montgomery, Alabama. He is currently the mayor of Montgomery. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming mayor, he served as a probate judge for Montgomery County. Steven Reed made history as the first African-American mayor of Montgomery.
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Who is Steven Reed?
Steven L. Reed was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on February 20, 1974. His parents are Joe and Mollie Reed. His father, Joe, was also a public servant. Joe Reed was one of the first elected members of the Montgomery City Council. He served on the council from 1975 to 1999.
Steven Reed's Education
Steven Reed went to Morehouse College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Later, he continued his studies at Vanderbilt University. There, he earned a Master of Business Administration degree. He is also a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity. He joined the Theta Alpha graduate chapter in 1998.
His Career Before Becoming Mayor
Before entering politics, Steven Reed worked as a financial analyst. He then changed his career path. He worked to influence laws in the Alabama legislature. He also worked for the Lieutenant Governor, Jim Folsom Jr.
In 2012, Steven Reed was elected as a probate judge. A probate judge handles many important legal matters. These include wills, estates, and licenses. In February 2015, he was the first probate judge in Alabama to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. This happened after a federal judge ruled that the state's ban was not legal. He stopped issuing them in March 2015 after a ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court.
Becoming Mayor of Montgomery
Steven Reed decided to run for mayor of Montgomery in 2019. He won the election against his opponent, David Woods. He officially became mayor on November 12, 2019. Before his swearing-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 start of the Civil rights movement. It was where the Montgomery bus boycott began.
In 2023, Steven Reed ran for re-election as mayor. He won again, defeating three other candidates. He received 57% of the votes.
What Does a Mayor Do?
A mayor is the chief leader of a city. They are like the city's manager. The mayor works to make the city a better place for everyone. This includes overseeing city services like police and fire departments. They also work on things like parks, roads, and public transportation. Mayors help create new jobs and improve schools. They listen to the people of the city and try to solve problems.
