City of Tuscaloosa
Margaret Jones Desjarlais has an extensive background in community development, program management, and project leadership. Margaret has successfully led various initiatives in the City of Tuscaloosa aimed at improving the quality of life for residents and addressing social, racial, and economic inequities. Margaret has also demonstrated expertise in managing federal programs, construction projects, and volunteer engagement. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations from the University of Alabama, Margaret's career has been marked by a commitment to creating positive impact and promoting equity in their community.
City of Tuscaloosa
The City of Tuscaloosa, home to 100,000+ residents, prestigious colleges and thriving industry, is a data-driven, transparent municipal government. Join the City of Tuscaloosa's team by applying online at https://www.tuscaloosa.com/government/work-with-us Our standard of excellence: to be the most innovative and effectively managed city in the United States. Mayor's Core Beliefs 1. Western Tuscaloosa and other parts of our City who have not benefited from the economic prosperity of Tuscaloosa will again thrive both residentially and commercially. 2. The City of Tuscaloosa will be a customer friendly environment and our work will be open, efficient and effective. 3. Comprehensive Planning and infrastructure investments will be essential to preserving our neighborhoods, promoting economic development and ensuring a high quality of life. 4. All Citizens will be safe in all areas of our City. If trouble arises, whether crime, fire or an act of nature, our response will be swift and effective. 5. All children academically at-risk will have the opportunity for highly effective pre-k programs. 6. The ability to serve our Citizens is a shared responsibility among all departments and employees, which requires that we consistently provide the highest level of performance, dedication and integrity.