Cynthia Almond
Cynthia Almond | |
|---|---|
| President of the Alabama Public Service Commission | |
| Assumed office June 16, 2025 | |
| Governor | Kay Ivey |
| Preceded by | Twinkle Andress Cavanaugh |
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
| In office October 20, 2021 – June 16, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Poole |
| Succeeded by | Norman Crow |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 or 1965 (age 60–61) Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Vanderbilt University University of Alabama (BA, JD) |
Cynthia Lee Almond (born 1964/1965 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama)[1][2] is an American attorney and politician serving as the president of the Alabama Public Service Commission. She previously served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district.
Early life and education
Almond was born in Tuscaloosa Alabama and is the daughter of Jimmy Lee, a former Alabama State Legislator.[3] Almond began undergrad at Vanderbilt University, and she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and Spanish from the University of Alabama and a Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law.[4][5]
Career
Almond has operated an independent law firm since 2008. From 2005 to 2021, she served as a member of the Tuscaloosa City Council from the first district.[6] Almond later worked as a dean of the University of Alabama School of Law. She was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2021, succeeding Bill Poole.[7][8][9]
In 2023, Almond was the sole Republican "nay" for an anti-ESG bill that passed in a 74-27 vote.[10]
On June 6, 2025, Almond was appointed as the Alabama Public Service Commission president by Kay Ivey.[11]
References
- ^ "Cynthia Almond becomes first woman in Legislature to represent Tuscaloosa".
- ^ alabama.gov
- ^ Morton, Jason. "'It was an honor:' Almond reflects on 16 years of service on the Tuscaloosa City Council". The Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2025-09-11.
- ^ "Cynthia Almond". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Cynthia Lee Almond".
- ^ "Cynthia Almond's Biography". Vote Smart. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Morton, Jason. "Cynthia Almond announces bid to seek District 63 House seat held by Rep. Bill Poole". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Morton, Jason. "Cynthia Almond becomes first woman in Legislature to represent Tuscaloosa". Tuscaloosa News. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ "Cynthia Almond sworn in to Alabama House of Representatives after being sole candidate for House 63 seat". CBS 42. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
- ^ Monger, Craig (May 31, 2023). "Alabama House passes anti-ESG legislation — No Democratic debate, one Republican 'no' vote; Heads to Ivey for signature". 1819 News. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
- ^ "Governor Ivey Taps Cynthia Lee Almond to Serve as Public Service Commission President". Office of the Alabama Governor. 6 June 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2025.