On Tuesday, Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) filled two committee vacancies by appointing State Reps. Chad Robertson (R-Heflin) and Marcus Paramore (R-Troy) to influential posts.
Ledbetter appointed Robertson to the House Judiciary Committee, a spot previously held by Cynthia Lee Almond, who resigned in June to become President of the Alabama Public Service Commission.
“Alabama is a state that takes the rule of law seriously, and the House Judiciary Committee plays an integral role in advancing policies that equip our courts to hold criminals accountable while also safeguarding the rights of law-abiding citizens,” Speaker Ledbetter said.
“During his time in the House, Rep. Robertson has proven himself as a member who is capable of developing solutions to complex issues. I believe he will be a great addition to an already strong committee and look forward to working with him in this new capacity.”
Rep. Robertson was elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022 and previously served as the executive director of the Cleburne County Chamber of Commerce. He holds positions on the Constitution, Campaigns and Elections Committee, Economic Development and Tourism Committee, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee, and the Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy.
“I am honored that Speaker Ledbetter has entrusted me to serve in this vitally important role,” Robertson said.
“Simply put, every decision made by this committee has the power to protect communities, support law enforcement, and ensure Alabama remains a state where citizens can have full faith in our legal system. I look forward to getting to work and making a meaningful difference for the people of Alabama.”
Ledbetter also appointed State Rep. Marcus Paramore to the House Ways and Means Education Committee, filling a vacancy left by Debbie Wood, who resigned from the House in July.
“Rep. Paramore is fully bought in to the idea that Alabama’s future rests heavily on our combined ability to provide school systems, teachers, and students with the best possible opportunity to succeed,” Ledbetter added.
“Due in part to the work of this committee, Alabama has emerged as one of America’s most rapidly improving states for public education, and I believe Rep. Paramore’s appointment will help ensure that momentum continues. Great things are ahead for Alabama’s students, and I look forward to working with Rep. Paramore in his new role to develop legislation that helps unlock their full potential.”
Prior to being elected to the Alabama House of Representatives in 2022, Rep. Paramore served as president of the Troy City Council and worked in higher education at Troy University.
“It is a great honor to be appointed to serve on this committee and to have an opportunity to work with some incredible leaders to advance education in the state of Alabama,” Paramore said.
“Alabama’s students are our most valuable resource, and I am committed to leveraging my role to ensure that every possible effort is made to place them on a path to success. During his time leading the Alabama House of Representatives, Speaker Ledbetter has been an incredibly strong advocate for Alabama’s students, and I look forward to working with him deliver the results they deserve.”
Grayson Everett is the editor in chief of Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on X @Grayson270.
