Announcement
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Ronnie Dixon announced he is seeking election to the Jefferson County Board of Education, Place 1, succeeding longtime board member and current board Vice- President, Jennifer Parsons. Under Parsons’ leadership, great strides were taken to improve Jefferson County Schools, including appointing Dr. Craig Pouncey as Superintendent.
“I am excited to run for election in Place 1 and committed to building on the strong foundation laid by Ms. Parsons, ” Dixon said.
Dixon owned a local telecommunications business for more than 30 years, and is currently employed by the city of Clay as City Manager. In addition to his city management responsibilities, Dixon serves as Executive Director of the Clay Pinson Chamber of Commerce which hosts and manages the annual Alabama Butterbean Festival, which donates proceeds to the Pinson Education Foundation and Pinson Valley High School Booster Clubs.
“Mayor Charles Webster and the Clay City Council have made it a priority to have a meaningful and relevant relationship with the Jefferson County Board of Education and Dr. Pouncey. My goal is to help other local municipalities strengthen their relationships with the Board of Education so we can all work together for the betterment of our school system,” Dixon said.
Dixon serves as a Reserve Deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Jefferson County Constable, District 51. He also acts as a substitute transportation driver for Jefferson County Schools. Dixon is involved in various statewide and local organizations including:
- Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 1
- Alabama Constables Association
- Alabama Municipal Clerks Association
- Alabama City/County Managers Association
- Alabama Municipal Revenue Officers Association
Dixon stated, “I recognize that I am blessed with a great support system of family, friends, and colleagues. Some ask me why I want to run for election when I’m already involved in many other organizations. My answer is simply that I love our children and they deserve our full attention and our best efforts to provide them with a superior education. I believe that I can help make that happen.”
Dixon, a Southern Baptist Deacon, resides in Jefferson County with his wife of 39 years, Kathy. They have 2 married daughters, and two grandchildren ages 5 and 1. In his spare time, Dixon enjoys football, golf, traveling, and speaking to schools about his duties as a Reserve Deputy for the Sheriff’s Office.