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Council District SIX
Arlington West End, Five Points South, Glen Iris, Mason City, North Titusville, Oakwood Place, South Titusville, West End Manor, Woodland Park
Biography
The Birmingham City Council appointed Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman to the vacant District 6 seat on January 2, 2019.
In 2019, Smitherman earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Alabama School of Law and graduated from Hampton University with honors in 2015. She has worked extensively as a Legal Intern for several law firms in the City of Birmingham and served as an Outreach Education Contractor for Girls Inc. Councilor Smitherman was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in the fall of 2019. She currently practices with her father at Smitherman Law Office, LLC.
Coming from a strong lineage of public servants, Councilor Smitherman has always looked up to her father, State Senator Roger Smitherman and mother, Judge Carole Smitherman for guidance on how to serve the public. Smitherman brings her own brand of leadership to District 6. As she states “My family has lived in Titusville for generations. Growing up, my siblings and I remember when West End and Titusville were vibrant communities. We would go to Leonard’s Bar BQ and Burger Hut to get my favorite pork chop dinner. We would go to Robert’s Cuisine for Sunday dinner. Entrepreneurs with locally-owned businesses served the community to include barbershops, car and shoe repair shops, and local meat markets. Growing up you never had to leave inner-city Birmingham, unless you were going out of town for services. There was hardly any crime. We would ride our bikes to the grocery store in the Heritage Town Center without fear of harm coming to us. We would dribble our basketballs from our house to the park and play pick-up games until the streetlights came on.
Now when we walk out the door, we hear gunshots, trash is constantly present on the streets, abandoned and fragile houses are on every corner. Open prostitution continues to plague certain streets. The same problems that existed under former City Councilors; my mother and Sheila Tyson still exists today, but it is time to break the cycle and find workable solutions to these problems.
District 6 will concentrate on three immediate areas of relief for the citizens: the 3 E’s; “Environment, Education and Economy”.
District 6 plans are to continue to improve neighborhoods for good, productive citizens by removing dilapidated houses, overgrown lots, reducing crime, increasing affordable housing, and renovating public housing. Working hard, being prepared and creating meaningful partnerships will be the cornerstone of this administration.
I will work hard to make the Council, especially the community and my mother proud of my commitment to District 6. Representing the millennial generation is a task that I do not take lightly. There has to be a closing of the gap between the young and older generations. As young adults, we have to stand on the shoulders of those with more wisdom and experience who came before us. We are all one city, no matter the age.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COUNCILOR CRYSTAL SMITHERMAN’S ROLE WITH THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES.
District Contact Info
For District Schools
LETICIA WATKINS, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 6
SCHOOLS:
EPIC Elementary
Hemphill Elementary
Washington K-8
Ramsay High
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District Related NEWS
District Related Events
Birmingham 365 Events
Yuletide in Dogtown
12-07-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by UAB's Alys Stephens Center at Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, BirminghamThe dogs are back in town for this ASC favorite holiday production! Join Spike, Fifi, Scotty, and Beauregard on this interactive musical adventure created by local playwright Jerry Sims, as his Dogtown pups learn the true meaning of the...
[more+]The dogs are back in town for this ASC favorite holiday production! Join Spike, Fifi, Scotty, and Beauregard on this interactive musical adventure created by local playwright Jerry Sims, as his Dogtown pups learn the true meaning of the holidays. Yuletide in Dogtown is a great performance for everyone – especially kids. Be sure to arrive early for our pre-show activities. What a “pawfect” treat for the holidays!
[less-]Tags: Theatre, Art + Stage
LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
12-05-2024
12-15-2024
Presented by Virginia Samford Theatre at Virginia Samford Theatre, BirminghamSat, Dec 14 @ 2:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:30 pm - less dates and times
The Virginia Samford Theatre (VST) is excited to present Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running December 5-15. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic, this high-energy, heartwarming production celebrates the timeless story...
[more+]The Virginia Samford Theatre (VST) is excited to present Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running December 5-15. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic, this high-energy, heartwarming production celebrates the timeless story of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—capturing their journey of love, personal growth, and family through the lens of the Civil War era. Featuring Birmingham's own Hannah Kuykendall as Jo March, this female-led cast and crew promises to be the perfect holiday gift for families. Little Women is a musical for all ages, delivering a powerful message of empowerment, resilience, and the enduring strength of sisterhood.
[less-]Tags: Art + Stage
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
12-05-2024
12-15-2024
Presented by Homewood Theatre at Homewood Theatre, HomewoodFri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:30 pm - less dates and times
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
December 5-15, 2024
This is going to be good one... we have worked with the Truman Capote Literary Trust and obtained performance rights to perform an original version of thie Christmas Classic. Taken...
[more+]Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
December 5-15, 2024
This is going to be good one... we have worked with the Truman Capote Literary Trust and obtained performance rights to perform an original version of thie Christmas Classic. Taken directly from the Truman Capote short story, this will be a version you have never seen. It takes the short story and brings it to life for a special Christmas present for all of us.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Great for Families, Music, Theatre, Art + Stage
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix
12-08-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamRock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix: 2pm to 8pm at The Nick
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix: 2pm to 8pm at The Nick
[less-]Tags: Music
The Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
12-08-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamThe Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
The Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
[less-]Tags: Music
Once Upon a Storytime: Frozen Fun
12-09-2024
12-09-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Explore all kinds of fantastical worlds with Miss Cheyenne’s storytime as we sing and dance through different faerie tales. This month’s theme will be Snow Queen/Frozen fairy tale!
(Preschool) Explore all kinds of fantastical worlds with Miss Cheyenne’s storytime as we sing and dance through different faerie tales. This month’s theme will be Snow Queen/Frozen fairy tale!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
12-02-2024
12-30-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodMon, Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times
Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Public Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness...
[more+]Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Public Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Health + Wellness
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
11-25-2024
02-10-2025
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamMon, Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 06 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Feb 03 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
[less-]Tags: Music
Yuletide in Dogtown
12-07-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by UAB's Alys Stephens Center at Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center, BirminghamThe dogs are back in town for this ASC favorite holiday production! Join Spike, Fifi, Scotty, and Beauregard on this interactive musical adventure created by local playwright Jerry Sims, as his Dogtown pups learn the true meaning of the...
[more+]The dogs are back in town for this ASC favorite holiday production! Join Spike, Fifi, Scotty, and Beauregard on this interactive musical adventure created by local playwright Jerry Sims, as his Dogtown pups learn the true meaning of the holidays. Yuletide in Dogtown is a great performance for everyone – especially kids. Be sure to arrive early for our pre-show activities. What a “pawfect” treat for the holidays!
[less-]Tags: Theatre, Art + Stage
LITTLE WOMEN: THE BROADWAY MUSICAL
12-05-2024
12-15-2024
Presented by Virginia Samford Theatre at Virginia Samford Theatre, BirminghamSat, Dec 14 @ 2:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:30 pm - less dates and times
The Virginia Samford Theatre (VST) is excited to present Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running December 5-15. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic, this high-energy, heartwarming production celebrates the timeless story...
[more+]The Virginia Samford Theatre (VST) is excited to present Little Women: The Broadway Musical, running December 5-15. Based on Louisa May Alcott’s beloved American classic, this high-energy, heartwarming production celebrates the timeless story of the March sisters—Jo, Meg, Beth, and Amy—capturing their journey of love, personal growth, and family through the lens of the Civil War era. Featuring Birmingham's own Hannah Kuykendall as Jo March, this female-led cast and crew promises to be the perfect holiday gift for families. Little Women is a musical for all ages, delivering a powerful message of empowerment, resilience, and the enduring strength of sisterhood.
[less-]Tags: Art + Stage
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
12-05-2024
12-15-2024
Presented by Homewood Theatre at Homewood Theatre, HomewoodFri, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm Sun, Dec 15 @ 2:30 pm - less dates and times
Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
December 5-15, 2024
This is going to be good one... we have worked with the Truman Capote Literary Trust and obtained performance rights to perform an original version of thie Christmas Classic. Taken...
[more+]Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory
December 5-15, 2024
This is going to be good one... we have worked with the Truman Capote Literary Trust and obtained performance rights to perform an original version of thie Christmas Classic. Taken directly from the Truman Capote short story, this will be a version you have never seen. It takes the short story and brings it to life for a special Christmas present for all of us.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Great for Families, Music, Theatre, Art + Stage
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix
12-08-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamRock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix: 2pm to 8pm at The Nick
Rock ‘n’ Roll Rent Party Benefit for Chris Hendrix: 2pm to 8pm at The Nick
[less-]Tags: Music
The Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
12-08-2024
12-08-2024
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamThe Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
The Catastrophes, Owl Key & The Atomic Kids
[less-]Tags: Music
Once Upon a Storytime: Frozen Fun
12-09-2024
12-09-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Explore all kinds of fantastical worlds with Miss Cheyenne’s storytime as we sing and dance through different faerie tales. This month’s theme will be Snow Queen/Frozen fairy tale!
(Preschool) Explore all kinds of fantastical worlds with Miss Cheyenne’s storytime as we sing and dance through different faerie tales. This month’s theme will be Snow Queen/Frozen fairy tale!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
12-02-2024
12-30-2024
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodMon, Dec 30 @ 2:00 pm - less dates and times
Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Public Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness...
[more+]Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Public Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness welcome. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Health + Wellness
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
11-25-2024
02-10-2025
Presented by The Nick at The Nick, BirminghamMon, Dec 30 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 06 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 13 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 20 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Jan 27 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Feb 03 @ 7:00 pm Mon, Feb 10 @ 7:00 pm - less dates and times
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
Birmingham Bandstand (Open Mic) at the Nick
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