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Rodger Smitherman
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Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1994.[1] He is also a member of the Alabama Sentencing Commission. Smitherman was elected President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate on February 5, 2009. He is a graduate of the University of Montevallo and Miles Law School.[2]
Key Information
Biography
[edit]Smitherman graduated from the University of Montevallo with a B.B.A. degree and then from Miles Law School with a Juris Doctor which he earned with honors.[2]
He was President Pro Tempore of the Alabama Senate from February, 2009, and served until November, 2010.[2][1]
Smitherman's wife is current judge, former Birmingham City Councilor, and former Birmingham Mayor Carole Smitherman. They are the parents of four children. The Smithermans maintain a law practice in downtown Birmingham.[citation needed]
Smitherman is an Elder at his church.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rodger Smitherman". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Board Members – Senator Rodger Smitherman, Esq – Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness and Sports of Alabama". Retrieved August 8, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Alabama State Legislature: Senator Rodger Mell Smitherman – official government website
- Project Vote Smart – Senator Rodger M. Smitherman (AL) profile
- Political profile at Bama Politics
- Follow the Money – Rodger M. Smitherman: 2006 2002 1998 campaign contributions
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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