About the Mayor

George Patrick Evans is serving his first term as Mayor of the City of Selma. He took office on November 4, 2008 following the August 26, 2008 election.

Mayor Evans is a lifelong resident and native of Selma. He spent his entire professional career as an educator with the Dallas County, Alabama Board of Education. From 1994-2001 he served as Superintendent. From 2002-2006, he served as Chief Academic Officer for the Alabama State Department of Education.

In 2000, Mayor Evans was elected Selma City Council President, a position that he held for two terms until he became Mayor. As a passionate basketball fan, he has been involved in promoting and growing the sport here in Alabama at nearly every level. For his contributions to the game in Alabama he was inducted into the Alabama High School Sports Hall of Fame. 

Mayor Evans is a graduate of St. Mary's College and Livingston State University. He is married to Jeannie, a nurse/educator. They have three sons, Patrick, Duane and Byron and two grandchildren, Patrick Jr. and Kelly.

Professional Resume

• President, Selma City Council, November 2001-November 2008
• Quality Assurance Team Member, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 2007-Present
• Chief Academic Officer, Alabama State Department of Education, August 2002-2006
• Men's Basketball Official/Officiating Coordinator, Southwestern Athletic Conference, 1979-Present
• Superintendent, Dallas County Board of Education, April 1994-June 2001
• Administrative Assistant, Dallas County Board of Education, 1989-1994
• Federal Programs/Title I/Special Ed Coordinator, Dallas County Board of Education, 1980-1989
• Right to Read Coordinator, Dallas County Board of Education, 1979-1980
  Principal (Tipton High School), Dallas County Board of Education, 1971-1979
• Asst. Principal/Coach (Tipton High School), Dallas County Board of Education, 1970-1971
• Teacher (Tipton High School), Dallas County Board of Education, August 1966-1970

Education

• St. Mary's College (Dodge City, KS), Bachelor of Arts, Speech/Physical Education, 1962
• Livingston State University (Livingston, AL), Master of Education, Educational Administration, 1971
• Troy State University (Troy, AL), Certificate, Education Specialist/Educational Administration, 1983
• Bell South Superintendent Leadership Network (Atlanta, GA), 1983
• Holds Rank "A" and "1" Level Principal and Superintendent certificates for grades K-12

Affiliations

• Selma Exchange Club
• Board of Directors, Wachovia Bank
• Trustee, State of Alabama, Department of Archives and History
• Twelve High Club
• Chesterfield Club
• Elder and Clerk of Session, Reformed Presbyterian Church