COMMISSIONER VIOLET EDWARDS
District 6
  

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REPRESENTS

Primarily North Central Urban District that includes Alabama A&M. Primarily Governors Drive and University Drive, north on Rideout Road to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Highway, Bob Wade Lane to the north and then south along the Alabama A&M University ridge to Meridian Street to Holmes Avenue.

The Commission adopted new district boundaries at the January 19, 2022 Commission Meeting.  These new boundaries of the six Madison County Commission districts will go into effect beginning in November 2024 and will be used for the election of members of the Commission in the 2024 primary and general elections.

BIOGRAPHY

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. Under her direction, the commission established The People's Patch, a 25-acre community farm on the campus of Alabama A&M University. She also oversees the operations of the Robert "Bob" Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center.

Violet's commitment to community service is a driving force in her life. She grew up in the small town of Cordova, Alabama, and settled in Huntsville in 2002. She holds a bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Prior to her election, Commissioner Edwards built a successful career in radio and TV news. Still, in 2008, she left the newsroom out of a desire to play an active part in serving the community and building opportunities for the people of Madison County. Her work in the community, for organizations like Christmas Charities Year-Round and the North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, ignited a passion in Commissioner Edwards to impact things at the public policy level, and in 2019, she sought a seat on the commission.

During her first term as county commissioner, Violet's tenacity and dedication have forged great opportunities for her constituents. This includes partnerships with Calhoun Community College and Drake State and transportation support for D6 students' extracurricular activities. She has also led county-wide initiatives honoring veterans and the establishment of a 25-acre urban community farm to address fresh food scarcity in the district. Commissioner Edwards is deeply committed to representing District 6 with integrity and principle, always putting the needs of her constituents first.

Violet is married to Anthony Edwards of Selma, Alabama; together, they have three beautiful children.

 CURRENT SERVICE & LEADERSHIP

Leadership Alabama, Class XXXIV, 2024-25 Class
Leadership Greater Huntsville, Board Administration Chair
Girls Inc., Board Member
Calhoun Community College Co-Op Advisory Board - Member
Huntsville City Schools Fine Arts Magnet Taskforce

Past SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP

• President, North Alabama Coalition for the Homeless
• Chartering President, Madison County Chapter of Mocha Moms Inc. November
• Basketball Coach, YMCA of North Alabama
• Member, United Way Executive Directors Association | 2008-2011
• Alumna, Leadership Greater Huntsville – Connect Class 14; Flagship Class 36
• Alumna, United Way of Madison County - Leadership Social Services Class 4
• Local Coordinator, Council on International Educational Exchange
• 2nd Vice-President, Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama, Inc.
• Staff Advisor, UAH Ladies in Action

Affiliations

• Association of County Commissions Alabama - Minority Steering Committee
• Madison County Democratic Executive Committee – District 6
• Alabama State Democratic Executive Committee – District 53
• Huntsville Metro Black Chamber of Commerce

HONORS AND AWARDS

• Alumni of Achievement Award - The University of Alabama in Huntsville
• Community Hero Award – Oakwood University
•Building Bridges Award - National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, Alabama Chapter
• Trailblazer Award - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Alabama
•Women Initiative Pillar Award - National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Huntsville Chapter
• Young Professional of the Year Finalist, Chamber of Commerce of HSV/Madison County
• Alabama Black Achievers Award in Non-profit
• Employee of the Year, WAAY- TV 31
• Best Spot News, Alabama Associated Press
• Best Feature Honorable Mention, Arkansas Associated Press

DISTRICT 6

		3210 Hi-Lo Circle, Suite B, Huntsville, AL 35811
		(256) 532-1505
		dist6@madisoncountyal.gov

District Six is divided into different trash pick up sections for cost-effective collection. Please click on the first letter of your street name below to determine your pick up week.

To find out when your regularly scheduled garbage pick up day is click on the first letter of your street name:

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M

N | O | P | Q & R | S | T | U & V |W, Y & Z 

District 6 is multi-jurisdictional, for City of Huntsville residents household garbage and trash pickup is handled by the City of Huntsville.

If you have any questions please email us at dist6@madisoncountyal.gov or call 256-532-1505. 
 

Harrison Senior Wellness & Advocacy Center

		6156 Pulaski Pike, Huntsville, AL 35810
		(256) 519-2040
		Deitrick Smart, Director  dsmart@madisoncountyal.gov