Keep Chris England
Chris England knows what it means to serve.
Chris learned about the law and politics at an early age from his father, John England, who served as a Justice on the Alabama Supreme Court. The England family is a shining example of service and leadership to the Tuscaloosa community.
For twenty years, Chris has had an open door responding to and solving constituent concerns and questions. Chris is a Member of the Judiciary, Ethics, and Public Safety and Homeland Security Committees, and he is Vice-Chair of the Tuscaloosa County Legislative Delegation.
About Chris
Chris England was born and raised in Tuscaloosa and is a graduate of both Howard University and the University of Alabama School of Law. After graduating from Law School, he went to work for the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney. In 2004, he left the District Attorney’s Office to begin working in the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Tuscaloosa where he currently serves as an Associate City Attorney. His passion for public service was shaped by the example set by his father, former Alabama Supreme Court Justice John England.
Chris has dedicated his career to fighting for West Alabama families through public service, legal advocacy, and community leadership. He was first elected to represent Alabama House District 70 in 2006, a position he has held for the last twenty years. He also served as the chair of the Alabama Democratic Party from 2019 until 2022.
Chris and his wife, Shea, have three children.
Working for Us
Accomplishments
- Led the fight to not only keep Bryce Hospital open but also keep it in Tuscaloosa.
- Sponsored Act 2010-271 which allowed the City of Tuscaloosa to hold a referendum to determine Sunday alcohol sales.
- One of the sponsors of Act 2015-202 which led to the creation of the Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission. To date, the TCRIC has invested millions of dollars into infrastructure projects throughout Tuscaloosa County which include improving Highway 69 South, McWrights Ferry Road Extension, Jack Warner Parkway, and McFarland Boulevard throughout Tuscaloosa County.
- Sponsored Act 2011-661 that created the Tuscaloosa Diversion Program that gives first-time criminal defendants a chance to keep a conviction off their record.
- Sponsored Act 2016-340 requiring law enforcement to get a warrant before installing tracking devices for investigations.
- House sponsor of Act 2017-131 which ended Judicial Override in Alabama.
Community Leader
- Member, Local Indigent Defense Board
- Member, Local SAFE Center Board
- Executive Committee for the Alabama Law Institute
- Member, Blackburn Institute Board of Directors
- Member, Tuscaloosa County Road Improvement Commission
Legislative Leader
- Member, Contract Review Permanent Legislative Oversight Committee
- Member, Ethics and Campaign Finance Committee
- Ranking Minority Member, Judiciary Committee
- Member, Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy
- Member, Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee
- Vice Chair, Tuscaloosa County Legislative Delegation
- Member, Governor’s Study Group on Criminal Justice Policy
- Member, Joint Legislative Prison Committee
- Member, Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment
“For twenty years, this community has trusted me to represent them in Montgomery, and it’s an honor to represent the community that has supported me all of my life.“
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Contact
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For legislative issues or questions/concerns as a resident of House District 70, email cjengland1@gmail.com.
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