Tuscaloosa Urban Development Director Selected For Statewide Leadership Program

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The City of Tuscaloosa announced Tuesday that its Executive Director of Urban Development Ashley Crites has been selected to participate in Leadership Alabama’s Class IX of the Alabama Leadership Initiative (ALI).

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The city says the statewide program is designed to develop emerging leaders and young professionals.

Crites has worked for the City of Tuscaloosa for more than 13 years, holding several positions focused on development and planning.

As executive director of Urban Development, she oversees public policy analysis, land use implementation and strategic planning for the city.

“It is truly an honor to be selected for the Alabama Leadership Initiative,” Crites said. “I look forward to learning from fellow leaders across the state and bringing new insights and ideas back to the City of Tuscaloosa.”

In addition to her responsibilities with the city, Crites serves as secretary of the Alabama Chapter of the American Planning Association and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners.

Established in 1995, the ALI is a competitive statewide program that brings together emerging leaders from various professional backgrounds.

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