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]
Biography
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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Smitherman is an Elder at his church.[2]
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External links
- 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
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- African-American state legislators in Alabama
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