Commissioner Violet Edwards is a successful businesswoman and public official with a proven record of
leadership, fiscal responsibility, community development, and accountability. She was elected to office
in 2020, becoming the first Black woman to serve on the commission in its 212-year history.
Edwards is the architect of resolutions that have impacted veteran appreciation, county redistricting, neighborhood safety, and job opportunities. In 2023, she launched a $1.2M project to add sidewalks and upgrade handicap-accessible ramps in her district.
Under Violet’s leadership, the center has seen a 30% growth in membership and has reached self-sufficiency financially. Successful partnerships with Alabama A&M and Huntsville Hospital have allowed the center to expand its fitness programming and health screenings. In partnership with TARCOG, the center runs the most extensive nutrition program in North Alabama for seniors 60 and older.
