Howard Bayless
Howard J. Bayless III (born 1965 in Birmingham) is the corporate director of development at Bradford Health Services, a director of Equality Alabama, and, in 2007 was elected to fill the unexpired term of Birmingham Board of Education District 3 representative Mike Higginbotham, who resigned earlier in the year.
Bayless grew up in the East Lake neighborhood and graduated from Banks High School in 1983. He went on to the University of Montevallo where he earned his bachelor of science in psychology. He earned his master's in health services administration from Saint Francis University in Loretto, Pennsylvania.
Bayless began working for Bradford in 1989 as a counselor and case manager and has risen through the ranks to director of development.
As a candidate for the Board of Education, Bayless emphasized the need for community involvement, partnerships with business, and financial accountability in improving the school system. He defeated challenger Earnest Lumpkin by a count of 4,059 to 1,154 votes.
During his term on the board, Bayless has supported increased transparency in conducting school business and reducing legal fees paid by the system.
In 2009 Bayless announced that he would not run for re-election to the board, and would instead challenge Valerie Abbott for her seat representing Birmingham City Council District 9.
References
- Coman, Victoria L. (October 10, 2007) "Newcomer Bayless wins seat with 4,059 votes." Birmingham News
- Leech, Marie (February 10, 2009) "Birmingham school board's Howard Bayless will seek City Council seat." Birmingham News
External links
- Howard Bayless campaign website