Portia Shepherd is running for mayor of Uniontown, Alabama. A community advocate with deep roots in the town, Shepherd currently serves as executive director of BlackBelt Women Rising, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting environmental justice and providing culturally sensitive support services to individuals in crisis. Among its many projects, the organization has worked on Alabama’s initiative to address longstanding issues with the drinking water and wastewater systems in the community. Shepherd also serves as an advisor on the Uniontown Park and Recreation Board, overseeing sports and recreational activities for youth.
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