Johnnie Sankey was sworn in on Tuesday as the new District 3 member of the Montgomery City Council.
Sankey was elected in the October 13 special municipal runoff election, defeating Greg Crawford. She fills the District 3 seat previously held by Marche Johnson. The seat became vacant after the Montgomery City Council voted unanimously in June to vacate Johnson from the District 3 seat for not residing in the district.
A Montgomery native and graduate of Alabama State University, Sankey brings decades of experience in business ownership, healthcare and real estate to her new role. Her professional background includes operating childcare and healthcare businesses, as well as working in the real estate industry.
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Following the swearing-in ceremony, Sankey expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve and emphasized her commitment to working collaboratively with her fellow council members.
“I am looking forward to the work that we have ahead of us, and I mean when I say we, that means we collectively,” Sankey said. “I’m looking forward to working with the council ...