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'''Josh Coleman''' (born [[June 7]], [[1989]] in [[Cullman]]) is a political activist and public official for the [[City of Birmingham]] where he serves as the Mayor's LGBTQ+ Liaison, deputy director of the [[Birmingham Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity|Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity]], and program director for the city's [[Academy of Civic Engagement]]. | '''Josh Coleman''' (born [[June 7]], [[1989]] in [[Cullman]]) is a political activist and public official for the [[City of Birmingham]] where he serves as the Mayor's LGBTQ+ Liaison, deputy director of the [[Birmingham Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity|Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity]], and program director for the city's [[Academy of Civic Engagement]]. | ||
Coleman is the president of [[Central Alabama Pride]]. He has also served as president of the [[Alabama Young Democrats]], as a member of the [[Alabama State Democratic Party]]'s executive board, and as an assistant to former [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Don Siegelman]]. | Coleman is the president of [[Central Alabama Pride]], a chief of staff for the Young Democrats of America and a member of the Democratic National Committee. He has also served as president of the [[Alabama Young Democrats]], as a member of the [[Alabama State Democratic Party]]'s executive board, and as an assistant to former [[Governor of Alabama|Governor]] [[Don Siegelman]]. | ||
Coleman was appointed to the newly-created position of LGBTQ+ Liaison by [[Mayor of Birmingham|Mayor]] [[Randall Woodfin]] in June [[2018]]. He works alongside the [[Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board]] to maintain and improve Birmingham's public policies and programs for the security and benefit of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer residents, employees and visitors. In [[2019]] he was asked to lead the Academy of Civic Engagement which aims to educate residents about government operations and to cultivate qualified appointees for public boards and authorities. | Coleman was appointed to the newly-created position of LGBTQ+ Liaison by [[Mayor of Birmingham|Mayor]] [[Randall Woodfin]] in June [[2018]]. He works alongside the [[Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board]] to maintain and improve Birmingham's public policies and programs for the security and benefit of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer residents, employees and visitors. In [[2019]] he was asked to lead the Academy of Civic Engagement which aims to educate residents about government operations and to cultivate qualified appointees for public boards and authorities. | ||
Coleman is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science at [[Miles College]]. | Coleman is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science at [[Miles College]]. | ||
In [[2022]] Coleman announced his candidacy for chair of the [[Alabama Democratic Party]] following [[Chris England]]'s decision not to run for re-election. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* Chambers, Jesse (August 2018) "Treating Everyone Fairly: City's first LGBTQ Liaison said his hiring 'reaffirms' Mayor Randall Woodfin's 'goal of inclusion.'" ''Iron City Ink''. Vol. 3, No. 3, p. 16 | * Chambers, Jesse (August 2018) "Treating Everyone Fairly: City's first LGBTQ Liaison said his hiring 'reaffirms' Mayor Randall Woodfin's 'goal of inclusion.'" ''Iron City Ink''. Vol. 3, No. 3, p. 16 | ||
* Cason, Mike (July 17, 2022) "Alabama Democratic Party changes: Josh Coleman, Tabitha Isner to run for chair." {{BN}} | |||
==External links== | |||
* [https://www.votejoshcoleman.com/ Josh Coleman] campaign website | |||
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-coleman-a082b9175/ Josh Coleman] on Linkedin.com | |||
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Revision as of 10:53, 18 July 2022
Josh Coleman (born June 7, 1989 in Cullman) is a political activist and public official for the City of Birmingham where he serves as the Mayor's LGBTQ+ Liaison, deputy director of the Office of Social Justice and Racial Equity, and program director for the city's Academy of Civic Engagement.
Coleman is the president of Central Alabama Pride, a chief of staff for the Young Democrats of America and a member of the Democratic National Committee. He has also served as president of the Alabama Young Democrats, as a member of the Alabama State Democratic Party's executive board, and as an assistant to former Governor Don Siegelman.
Coleman was appointed to the newly-created position of LGBTQ+ Liaison by Mayor Randall Woodfin in June 2018. He works alongside the Mayor’s LGBTQ Advisory Board to maintain and improve Birmingham's public policies and programs for the security and benefit of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer residents, employees and visitors. In 2019 he was asked to lead the Academy of Civic Engagement which aims to educate residents about government operations and to cultivate qualified appointees for public boards and authorities.
Coleman is pursuing a bachelor's degree in political science at Miles College.
In 2022 Coleman announced his candidacy for chair of the Alabama Democratic Party following Chris England's decision not to run for re-election.
References
- Chambers, Jesse (August 2018) "Treating Everyone Fairly: City's first LGBTQ Liaison said his hiring 'reaffirms' Mayor Randall Woodfin's 'goal of inclusion.'" Iron City Ink. Vol. 3, No. 3, p. 16
- Cason, Mike (July 17, 2022) "Alabama Democratic Party changes: Josh Coleman, Tabitha Isner to run for chair." The Birmingham News
External links
- Josh Coleman campaign website
- Josh Coleman on Linkedin.com