Sheila Tyson
Sheila Tyson | |
|---|---|
Tyson in 2025 | |
| Member of the Jefferson County Commission District 2 | |
| Assumed office November 13, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Sandra Little Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
Sheila Tyson is an American politician who has served on the Jefferson County, Alabama, Commission since 2018. She is a member of the Alabama Democratic Party
Political career
Birmingham City Council
Tyson was first elected to the Birmingham City Council as a representative for district six and began her term in 2008.[1] She left office in 2018 after her election to the Jefferson County Commission.[2]
Jefferson County Commission
Tyson first announced that she was running for the Jefferson County Commission in 2018. She ran against incumbent commissioner Sandra Little Brown in the Democratic primary. On June 5, she advanced to a primary runoff election after no candidate received a majority of the vote.[3] On July 17, she defeated Brown with 52% of the vote, becoming the Democratic nominee.[4] She won the general election unopposed.[5]
She spoke on the importance of all individuals participating in the 2020 United States census.[6]
After state representative Juandalynn Givan blamed mayor Randall Woodfin and Birmingham police for rising crime, Tyson responded by stating, "police do not stop folks from killing from each other!"[7]
2024 U.S. House campaign
In October 2023, Tyson announced her campaign to represent Alabama's 2nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.[8] She did not appear on the primary election ballot.[9]
Political positions
Tyson criticized the Birmingham Water Works board in 2024, stating that they failed to adequately answer questions from the public when considering a rate hike.[10]
Endorsements
She supported Randall Woodfin in his re-election to a third term as mayor of Birmingham in 2025.[11]
References
- ^ Crenshaw Jr., Solomon (October 29, 2018). "Sheila Tyson". BirminghamWatch. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Edgemon, Erin (December 19, 2018). "2 appointed to vacant seats on Birmingham City Council". AL.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Singleton, William C. (June 7, 2018). "Runoff Elections for Jefferson County Commission Could Be Tense". The Birmingham Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Wright, Barnett (July 18, 2018). "In Stunning Vote, Two City Councilors Unseat Jefferson County Commissioners". The Birmingham Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "Municipal elections in Jefferson County, Alabama (2018)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Wright, Erica (March 26, 2020). "Census 2020: Commissioner Sheila Tyson on why everyone counts". The Birmingham Times. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Short, Cody D. (January 19, 2025). "Jefferson County commissioner condemns state rep's statements on police". AL.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Roy S. (October 5, 2024). "Jefferson County commissioner will run for new District 2 congressional seat". AL.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ "United States House of Representatives elections in Alabama, 2024". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Bryant, Joseph D. (November 13, 2024). "'Sham' hearing? Tell Birmingham Water Works what you really think". AL.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
- ^ Morris, Williesha (February 22, 2025). "Birmingham mayor officially announces candidacy for third term". AL.com. Retrieved 13 October 2025.