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By SCOTT MIMMS | Special to the Selma Times-Journal

SELMA – Following a runoff win, Brittney S. Houser has expressed excitement about representing District 4 on the Selma City Schools Board of Education, for which she will be sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Houser defeated longtime Incumbent Tanya Miles in a runoff on Tuesday, Sept. 23, earning 565 of the total 981 votes, or 57.59 percent, over Miles’ 416 votes, or 42.41 percent.

Houser expressed appreciation to her constituents for putting their trust in her, not only in the general election but also in the resulting runoff.

“I am deeply humbled and honored to have been elected to serve as your representative for Selma City School Board District 4,” she said. “To the residents of Wards 6 and 7, and to every supporter across our city, thank you for believing in me, for your prayers, your encouragement, and your votes.”

Houser indicated that her priorities while serving on the board will include bringing more diversity to the board, and building relationships with parents while increasing their engagement in the school system.

“I’m excited about getting the parents involved, being more transparent with them, keeping them in the loop and being more honest,” she said, adding, “I look forward to listening to you, working with you, and fighting for the best interests of our students, teachers and families. This is only the beginning, and I am ready to get to work.”

Houser is the founder of Girl Level Up Inc., through which she empowers girls through mentorship, leadership, financial literacy and emotional wellness, instilling confidence and opening doors to opportunity.

Houser earned her master’s in human resource management from Troy University, a Juris Master’s in employment law from Texas A&M University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama. She has a 5-year-old daughter, Dream Houser.

“This victory is not just mine—it belongs to all of us who believe in the power of education, accountability and opportunity for every student in Selma,” Houser said. “Together, we have the chance to bring fresh leadership, transparency and a renewed commitment to ensuring that our children have the tools they need to rise, lead and succeed.”