Montgomery County Commission · District 2
Initiatives
Three projects that turn District 2's employers, partners and public land into opportunity for the people who live here.
01 · Workforce
Status: Proposed — led by the Montgomery County Commission
A career pipeline from K–12 through Trenholm State Community College and into high-demand jobs in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, IT and the skilled trades.
Dual enrollment and industry certifications while students are still in high school
Internships, apprenticeships and job shadowing with local employers
Transportation, meals, stipends and career counseling so cost isn't the barrier
Career fairs, parent workshops and an industry advisory board
Partners: Montgomery County Commission (lead), Trenholm State Community College, Montgomery Public Schools, the State Legislature, and the Mayor of Montgomery.
20% more students in dual enrollment or career-tech programs
60% of participants earning an industry-recognized credential before graduation
70% of completers working in their field within six months
Budget: about $735,000 a year, from workforce grants, industry partners and foundations.
02 · Health
Status: Planned launch 2027, in partnership with UAB
Live HealthSmart Alabama is a UAB Grand Challenge working to make healthy living simpler in communities where chronic disease hits hardest. Commissioner Moore-Zeigler is working to bring it to District 2, building on UAB's work in Birmingham neighborhoods and its first expansion to Selma.
Fresh, affordable food closer to home, like UAB's Mobile Market.
Screenings and connections to care.
Safe places to walk and move, including the new Elton N. Dean Sr. Park trail.
Health classes and resources for families.
03 · Recreation
Status: Trail construction under contract (awarded February 2026); expansion planning underway
Commissioner Moore-Zeigler moved the ALDOT funding agreements for the park's new off-road trail and multi-use path in 2024. Design was completed and construction awarded in February 2026. The trail is the first step toward a bigger, better park for District 2 families.
Employers, nonprofits and churches: reach out to the District 2 office.