SENATOR BEN BROOKS (R) 35th District (Mobile)

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Senator Ben Brooks is serving his second term in the Alabama Senate.

He was born August 11, 1958, in Mobile. Senator Brooks received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of South Alabama in 1980, and his Juris Doctor (law degree) from the University of Alabama in 1983.

He is a practicing attorney in Mobile, and was appointed by Governor Bob Riley to serve on the Alabama Law Institute. He has served for a number of years as a Special Judge of the Mobile County District Court.

Senator Brooks served on the Mobile City Council from 2001 to 2006, and was Chairman of the Mobile City Council Finance Committee from 2001 to 2006.

Senator Brooks has been married to Kathy since 1982, and they have 3 children. Senator Brooks is a Republican and a Christian.

Committees:

• Banking and Insurance (Vice Chairperson)
• Confirmations
• Energy and Natural Resources (Co-Chairperson)
• Judiciary (Co-Chairperson)
• Local Legislation No. 3 (Chairperson)
• Rules
• Veterans and Military Affairs