Michelle E. Walker (incumbent)

Age: 56

Occu-pation: Served almost one term as District 2 Council member, serves as a notary and retired from Civil Service at Fort Benning.

Education: A 1974 graduate of Columbus High School, attended Columbus Technical College as nursing assistant student, attended Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University) two years studying pre-nursing, and attended Columbus College (now Columbus State University).

Billy Ray Alexander

Age: 62

Occu-pation: Semi-retired from Alexander and Son Home Improve-ment.

Education: Graduated from South Girard High School, received a business certificate from Columbus State University and studied business management at Chattahoochee Valley Community College in Phenix City where he received a certificate.

Gail Norris Head

Age: 64

Occu-pation: Retired educator, serving nearly 37 years as teacher, counselor and principal in Phenix City schools.

Education: A 1966 graduate of Central High School in Phenix City, she received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Auburn University in 1969, a master's degree in elementary education in 1975 and earned guidance and counseling master's certification from Troy University in Phenix City in 1991.

Cecil "Woody" McLemore

Age: 71

Occu-pation: Retired real estate agent.

Educa-tion: Received a high school diploma from Jordan Night School, attended Columbus Technical College for three years to study electronics, and also earned a real estate license.