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Quick Summary
- Current Jefferson County Commissioner for District 3
- President of the Jefferson County Commission
- Serving on the commission since 2010
- Former Bessemer City Council member
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Party: Republican
Overview
Jimmie Stephens is a longtime Bessemer-area resident and business leader who has served on the Jefferson County Commission since 2010. He won his first commission seat after defeating the incumbent in the Republican primary runoff, and he later became commission president after being elected by his peers. Stephens is seeking another term in District 3.
His background includes local business experience, service on the Bessemer City Council, and leadership roles tied to commercial development and civic boards. In practical terms, his page is about whether voters want more continuity in county government leadership or a different direction on local priorities.
What He Did
Short version: key actions and why they may matter to your vote.
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District 3 services and neighborhood issues
Action:
Stephens has framed his work around improving everyday services in District 3 and keeping local needs in front of county government.
Why it matters:
County decisions can affect roads, neighborhoods, public services, and how residents experience local government day to day.
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Commission leadership
Action:
He has served as president of the Jefferson County Commission and has been part of leadership decisions that set the commission agenda and tone.
Why it matters:
The commission president helps guide meetings, priorities, and how county business gets handled.
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Economic development and civic leadership
Action:
Stephens has held leadership roles in Bessemer and county civic organizations, including work tied to commercial development, zoning, and civic boards.
Why it matters:
Those roles can shape how local growth, business development, and public priorities are handled in the district.
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Budget and county oversight
Action:
Over more than a decade on the commission, Stephens has taken part in county budget and public-project decisions that shape how local government spends money.
Why it matters:
Those decisions can affect road work, public services, and long-term county planning.
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Experience
- President, Jefferson County Commission (source)
- Jefferson County Commissioner, District 3 (2010-present) (source)
- Bessemer City Council member (2006-2010) (source)
- Former chairman of the Bessemer Board of Zoning Adjustments and airport/commercial development authorities (source)
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Samford University (source)
- Master of Business Administration, Samford University (source)
- Former business owner and grocery-industry executive (source)
Things to Think About
- Do you prefer an experienced incumbent with a long record in county government?
- How important is knowledge of how county government works when managing county services?
- Would you prefer the same county leadership or a new approach?
- What county issues matter most in District 3?
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