Rodger M. Smitherman

Rodger M. Smitherman DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 18

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Rodger M. SmithermanDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 18
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Rodger Mell Smitherman (born March 2, 1953) is a Democratic member of the Alabama Senate, representing the 18th District since 1995. 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. 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.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
University of Montevallo
BBA
Miles Law School
JD
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
President Pro Tempore
Alabama Senate
2009 - 2010
Senator
Alabama State Senate
1994 - Current
Minority Whip
Alabama State Senate
Professor
Miles Law School
Attorney
Other Experience1 - 10 of 10
Elder
More Than Conquerors Faith Church
Member
Alabama Lawyers Association
Member
Alabama Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Birmingham Bar Association
Member
Birmingham Chamber of Commerce
Former Member
International Airport Permanent Legislative Committee, Alabama State Senate
Former Member
Tourism and Marketing Committee, Alabama State Senate
Former Member
Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development Committee, Alabama State Senate
Former Member
Permanent Legislative Committee On Reapportionment, Alabama State Senate
Former Ranking Minority Member
Constitution, Ethics, and Elections Committee, Alabama State Senate
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