Rena Hudson

Rena Hudson (born May 1935 ) served as Mayor of Warrior from 1984 to 2012.

Hudson graduated from Woodlawn High School in 1953 and began her career as a city clerk for Gardendale and Kimberly.

Hudson was encouraged by a friend to run for mayor in 1980. She lost that race, but one the next one, and was re-elected to three subsequent terms. She sat out in 2000, but was returned to the mayor's office in 2004 and was reelected in 2008. She retired from the office in 2012 to care for her husband.

As Mayor, Hudson was successful in bringing residential development to Warrior, along with sanitary sewer service, improved parks and better police and fire protection. She regretted not being able to secure more commercial development for the city. She served as president and vice president of the Jefferson County Mayors Association and served two terms on the Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee.

References

• Osburn, Lisa (May 4, 2012) "Rena Hudson to retire after 24 years as Warrior mayor." Birmingham News