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Kenneth Cox, described as a respected community leader, nationally recognized coach and dedicated public servant, is announcing his candidacy to serve on the Hoover City Council. With a long history of community and civic leadership, Cox says he aims to bring his extensive experience and passion for serving others to the council to elevate the quality of life in Hoover.
Kenneth Cox says he has spent over two decades shaping young lives as a coach, administrator and mentor, most notably as the Head Cross Country and Track and Field Coach at Birmingham-Southern College, where he led teams to seven NCAA Division III national titles and earned induction into the BSC Sports Hall of Fame in 2024. As associate athletic director, he championed student-athlete success, building programs that aligned with institutional and community goals. His leadership extends nationally as the former president of the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association, where he shaped policies to advance the sport.
As a Hoover resident, Kenneth serves as vice chair of Leadership Hoover, Resource Development chair for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama, and he is a board member of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Foundation and Downtown Redevelopment Authority. Additionally, Kenneth serves as Senior Games manager for the 2025 World Police and Fire Games.
“I’m running for Hoover City Council to build a stronger, more connected community where every voice is heard,” said Cox. “Hoover deserves leadership that prioritizes opportunity, safety, and growth for all its residents. I’ve spent my life bringing people together and delivering results; now, I’m ready to serve our city with that same dedication and vision.”
Dr. Cox holds an Executive MBA from Faulkner University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy from Trinity International University of Ambassadors. He is a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, and the 100 Black Men of America – Metro Birmingham Chapter. A native of North Carolina, Kenneth resides in Hoover with his wife, Dr. Leesha Ellis-Cox, and their three children, Bailey, Khloe and Evan. They are members of The Worship Center Christian Church where Kenneth serves as a deacon.
The municipal election for Hoover City Council is on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Kenneth will announce which place he intends to qualify for in the coming weeks.
