President of Tuscaloosa NAACP Vying for City Council Seat

The president of the Tuscaloosa Chapter of the NAACP has officially entered the race for a seat on the city council.

Lisa Young has led the Tuscaloosa NAACP since 2021 and is running to represent District 6, which includes a large swath of neighborhoods between Hargrove Road and Veterans Memorial Parkway. The district also boasts Bowers and Snow Hinton Parks and is home to Woodland Forrest Elementary School, Eastwood Middle and Paul W. Bryant High School.

It is currently represented by incumbent John Faile, who is seeking re-election for a second term.

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"I proudly announce my candidacy for the District 6 seat on the Tuscaloosa City Council," Young said in a press release. "With deep roots in the community and a passion for service, I am committed to fostering unity, growth, and opportunities for all residents of District 6. As a lifelong resident of Tuscaloosa, I have seen the strengths and challenges our community faces firsthand."

As a lifelong local, Young said she understands the area and is well-equipped for elected office.

"I was educated in the Tuscaloosa City School System, earned degrees from Shelton State Community College and The University of Alabama, and have dedicated my career to improving educational opportunities as an employee of both The University of Alabama and Athens State University," Young said. "My leadership experiences and dedication to public service have prepared me to be a strong and effective advocate for District 6. I am a 2024 graduate of the Chamber of Commerce of West Alabama’s Leadership Tuscaloosa program as well as The University of Alabama’s Leadership U."

Young is extremely active in the community and provided a list of her current board memberships and leadership positions.

• President, Tuscaloosa County Branch NAACP
• President, The University of Alabama Professional Staff Assembly
• President, Central High School Booster’s Club
• Political Coordinator, Tuscaloosa Chapter of the Alabama Democratic Conference
• Member, Tuscaloosa County Democratic Executive Committee
• Member, The University of Alabama Black Faculty & Staff Association
• Member, Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
• Member, Junior League of Tuscaloosa
• Member, Benjamin Barnes Branch YMCA Advisory Committee
• Member, Shelton State Community College Business Office Management & Technology Advisory Committee

"As a mother of three and grandmother of seven, I am committed to ensuring that our city provides opportunities for our young people and aging population," Young said. "We must address District 6’s eroding infrastructure, strengthen our educational system, and reduce crime and youth violence in a way that, while holding parents accountable, provides them with the resources they need. Families should be able to seek help without fear of judgment or punitive consequences."

"My vision for Tuscaloosa is one where the city thrives from within by retaining the talent produced by its colleges and universities and ensuring that city employees and residents alike are valued," she concluded. "I believe in working collaboratively with community stakeholders to build a safer, stronger, and more vibrant future for District 6 and the city as a whole. I want to lead District 6 toward a brighter future where we all work together to make our city the best it can be. Together, we can achieve it."

Tuscaloosa's municipal elections will be held on March 4, 2025. Check out our coverage hub for those races here.

Almost all other Alabama municipalities including Northport will host their own elections later in the year, on August 26, 2025.

For updates on those races and more, stay connected to the Tuscaloosa Thread.