Mayor's Office
Mayor's Office
Carletta Davis
Mayor of Prichard
Mayor Carletta Davis serves as the Mayor of the City of Prichard with a clear
mission—to build a government that listens, acts, and delivers results for its citizens.
Her leadership is grounded in accountability, equity, and a strong belief that Prichard’s
progress begins with community partnership.
Mayor Davis brings decades of experience in financial management, civic leadership,
and community advocacy to City Hall. She is known for turning challenges into
opportunities and transforming community concerns into policy action.
Her administration focuses on restoring public trust, improving city services, and creating a
foundation for long-term economic growth.
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A Lifelong Advocate for Community and Justice
Mayor Davis’s path to leadership began not in politics, but in service. When her
community in Eight Mile, Alabama, was impacted by a serious mercaptan
contamination, she founded the We Matter Community Association to represent
residents’ health and environmental concerns.
Her work led to stronger public
accountability and better protections for working-class neighborhoods.
Her leadership expanded statewide after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, when she
built coalitions across five Gulf Coast states to make sure minority and economically
disadvantaged communities were included in recovery efforts. Her advocacy resulted in targeted cleanup projects, equitable settlement funding, and new partnerships that supported long-term restoration of Alabama’s coastal areas.
These early efforts shaped her approach to government—practical, people-centered,
and focused on results that improve everyday life.
Professional Experience and Financial Expertise
Before becoming Mayor, Davis built a successful career in the housing and finance industries. As a Fannie Mae Underwriter and licensed mortgage professional, she helped hundreds of families navigate the home-buying process and secure financial
stability.
Her experience also includes leadership roles with the Birmingham Board of Realtors,
Birmingham Economic Roundtable, and Birmingham Loft District Committee,
where she supported initiatives to grow small businesses, expand affordable housing, and revitalize urban areas.
Through her credit counseling and first-time homebuyer courses, she provided practical tools for financial literacy—empowering residents to build wealth, strengthen neighborhoods, and invest in their futures.
This foundation in fiscal responsibility now drives her approach to city budgeting and economic policy: every initiative must add measurable value to the people of Prichard.
Commitment to Environmental and Public Health
Environmental justice remains a key pillar of Mayor Davis’s leadership. She has served
as: Board Member, Mobile Baykeeper, where she worked to hold polluters
accountable and protect regional waterways. State Environmental Justice Chair, Alabama NAACP, where she fought to reduce emissions and improve environmental protections for low-income
communities.
Member, Alabama Rivers Alliance and Anthropocene Alliance, collaborating on
water quality and sustainability projects that strengthen climate resilience.
Her environmental advocacy reflects a broader philosophy—that protecting Prichard’s
health, air, and water is essential to the city’s economic and social well-being.
Faith, Service, and Civic Engagement
Mayor Davis’s public service is deeply rooted in faith and community. She has long been active in Revelation Church Ministries and Mt. Hebron Church Ministries, leading outreach programs that address food insecurity, youth development, and family
support.
She also plays a strong role in civic and political engagement as a member of the State and County Democratic Committees and the Alabama Democratic Conference,
where she advocates for equitable policies and fair representation at all levels of
government.
This mix of faith-based outreach and civic leadership reflects her hands-on
approach—she meets people where they are and builds change from the ground up.
Recognition and Impact
Mayor Davis’s leadership has earned recognition across Alabama and beyond:
United Way Award for Community Partners – Honoring her efforts to uplift
neighborhoods through collaborative partnerships.
Top Leader, Black Leaders Worldwide (2024) – Recognizing her strategic and
results-oriented approach to public service and social equity.
Her track record of consistent, meaningful results has built a reputation for leadership
that listens, acts, and follows through.
Vision for Prichard
Mayor Davis envisions a stronger, cleaner, and more connected Prichard—a city
where every neighborhood feels heard, every child has opportunity, and every family
can thrive.
Her priorities include:
- Responsive City Government – Expanding direct communication through the Prichard Customer Service Desk and transparent public reporting.
- Economic Development – Attracting new employers and supporting small business growth within city limits.
- Neighborhood Revitalization – Repairing infrastructure, improving housing conditions, and restoring public pride in every district.
- Public Safety and Clean Streets – Strengthening partnerships between residents, police, and public works to keep communities safe and well- maintained.
- Youth Empowerment – Partnering with schools, churches, and nonprofits to invest in the next generation.
- Environmental Responsibility – Continuing her work for cleaner air, safer water, and sustainable development practices.
Her message to citizens is clear: “Prichard’s best days are ahead when we work together—with honesty, accountability, and shared purpose.”
Mayor Carletta Davis,
Mayor City of Prichard, AL
Mayoral Staff
TJ Pettway
Senior Advisor and Director of Civic and Cultural Affairs
Walter Knight
Chief of Police
Jerrica Petway
Executive Assistant
Julia Samuels
Chief of Staff
Matthew King
Deputy Chief of Strategy
Josh Briskman
City Attorney
Rodrick Shoots
Fire Chief
Dr. Shaun Porter
Chief of Strategy
