Government

Steven Waits serves as the Place 5 Council Member and President Pro Tempore for the City of Oxford. He is employed by Enhabit Home Health and Hospice and has been a dedicated member of the Oxford City Council since 2004.

Throughout his tenure, Waits believes his greatest accomplishments in service to Oxford residents include the construction of new school facilities, enhancing public safety through the establishment of a full-time fire department, improving police facilities and staffing at the East Alabama Metro Crime Center, and enriching quality of life through the Oxford Performing Arts Center, Choccolocco Park, and upgrades to existing city facilities. Looking ahead, he sees public safety, support for the school system, and responsible financial stewardship as the most important priorities for Oxford’s continued success.

A 1991 graduate of Oxford High School, Waits earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Jacksonville State University.

He has been actively involved in various civic and nonprofit organizations, including the Jacksonville State University Annual Fund Board, Oxford Baseball for Youth, and the Oxford Parks and Recreation Board.

Waits is married to Kala, a proud father to Jared (Courtney) and Carlee (Hunter), and a grandfather to three grandchildren. He is a member of Edgewood Church.