Cynthia Lee Almond is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district. She assumed office on October 20, 2021.
Cynthia Almond | |
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| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| Assumed office October 20, 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Poole |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Alabama (BA, JD) |
Education
editAlmond earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Spanish from the University of Alabama and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.[1]
Career
editAlmond has operated an independent law firm since 2008. From 2005 to 2021, she served as a member of the Tuscaloosa City Council from the first district.[2] Almond later worked as a dean of the University of Alabama School of Law. She was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2021, succeeding Bill Poole.[3][4][5]
In 2023, Almond was the sole Republican "nay" for an anti-ESG bill that passed in a 74-27 vote.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Cynthia Almond". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Cynthia Almond's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Morton, Jason. "Cynthia Almond announces bid to seek District 63 House seat held by Rep. Bill Poole". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Morton, Jason. "Cynthia Almond becomes first woman in Legislature to represent Tuscaloosa". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Cynthia Almond sworn in to Alabama House of Representatives after being sole candidate for House 63 seat". CBS 42. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Monger, Craig (May 31, 2023). "Alabama House passes anti-ESG legislation — No Democratic debate, one Republican 'no' vote; Heads to Ivey for signature". 1819 News. Retrieved May 31, 2023.