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Robert L. Walker, Jr (born c. 1958) is a sheet metal mechanic for Brown Mechanical.
Walker is a graduate of West End High School and has an associate's degree in paralegal studies from the Southern Junior College of Business. He has served as president of the Wahouma neighborhood association and vice-president of the South East Lake community advisory committee. Along with Gwen Webb, he was one of the leaders of the neighborhood protests against the owners of the Texaco Super Deli on Oporto-Madrid Boulevard in 2008.
Walker unsuccessfully challenged incumbent Maxine Parker to represent District 4 in the 2009 Birmingham City Council election. His platform stressed citizen empowerment and involvement. He hoped to help reduce crime, improve transit service, support neighborhood businesses, and improve schools. He challenged Johnathan Austin for the District 5 seat in the 2013 Birmingham municipal election.
References
- "Birmingham City Council elections: District 4 candidate Robert L. Walker Jr." (August 16, 2009) The Birmingham News
External links
- Robert Walker campaign website