2023 APS ELECTION
Erika Mitchell
Position: District 5
Incumbent: Yes
Biography
Erika Mitchell was first elected in 2017. In Nov. 2021, she beat Raynard Johnson with 72.5% of the vote and in 2017 with 63% of vote. Mitchell works as the vice president of business development for ChanceLight Education, which contracts with public school districts and other educational institutions to provide special education programs.
Background & Experience
- Managing Partner, Sports Unlimited Enterprise, LLC
- Event Coordinator/ Community Relations, NFL Players Association (2014-2017)
- Communications/ Secretary Officer- NFL Alumni Association
- Associated with the Miss Africa U.S.A., Miss Latina U.S., and Miss Latin American Del Mundo pageants
Campaign finance
- Total cash on hand: $3.46
- Largest contributors:
- The Kendall Law Firm
Education
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration from DeVry
- Undergraduate: Alabama State University
Policy Stances
- Student Well-being
- Literacy
- Equity
- School Safety
- Student, Family and Community Engagement
- Building School and Community Partnerships
- Building Global Opportunities
Candidate Interview
This candidate did not respond to the questionnaire.
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