Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed named president of African American Mayors Association

Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed will soon be sworn in as president of the African American Mayors Association.

The Mayor’s Office tells Action 8 News that Reed will be sworn into office on Friday.

Reed, who is currently the organization’s 1st vice president, will lead the organization through the 2024 presidential elections and the start of the 119th Congress.

“I am honored to accept the challenge of representing the unique needs and interests of our communities, big and small, to the White House, Congress, and others over the next year,” said Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. “I am committed to harnessing the collective strengths of our members nationwide to drive meaningful policy changes. We will work together to address critical issues such as public safety, economic development, and health equity to ensure that our regions not only thrive but also offer a higher quality of life.”

As president, Mayor Reed says his focus will be on improving public safety outcomes, reskilling workers and building capital and capacity for minority-owned businesses, increasing collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, and building support for equitable infrastructure investments and sustainable city initiatives.

In addition to serving as the new AAMA president, Mayor Reed is a member of the U.S. Conference of Mayors Board of Trustees.