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Putting Experience
to Work

About John
Originally from Southeast Alabama, John attended Auburn University and graduated with both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering. He works for a defense contractor where he supervises multi-million dollar budgets. His focus supports the company’s efforts in leading, managing, and growing its land systems’ directed energy and manufacturing portfolio of programs.

“It doesn’t matter if we’re talking about my 8-5 job, or about my role as Council President, it’s never about just one person or neighborhood. The success Madison has enjoyed is a direct result of collaboration. I’m running for re-election because I believe there is still more work to do and I am the right leader to continue the job,” Seifert said.

John and his wife, Heather, moved to Madison twenty-three years ago and reside in the Western portion of the city. Heather works in education for Madison City Schools (MCS). They have one son who is a sophomore at Bob Jones High School and are members at Asbury Church in Madison. 
 
“One of the things I’m most proud of is the implementation of the first growth policy in the city’s history. Growth is important, but managing that growth well is just as vital,” Seifert said. Utilizing this policy and the newly adopted master comprehensive plan, we can continue to grow responsibly and proactively invest our city’s resources to be ready for projected infrastructure needs and catch up in other areas, relieving current congestion. Upon re-election, Seifert plans to support completion of active roundabout projects in his district and others, either active or planned, throughout the city, to help further enhance and ease traffic flow. 

Seifert also supports the city continuing to invest sales tax resources into Madison City Schools (MCS) to ensure the sustainability of the district. “Our worst-kept secret in Madison is the incredible successes of our school district. There is no question that MCS is the model for districts all across the Tennessee Valley and through the state of Alabama. Sustaining and elevating the success we have seen there will be a key priority for me,” he noted. ​

His Experience

John was first elected to the council in 2016; he was then re-elected in 2020 without an opponent. â€‹Last year, he was elected Council President. In this role, he synthesizes the other six councilors’ ideas and proposals, sets the agenda for each council meeting, and calls special meetings, as necessary. â€‹

 

John’s proudest achievements from his two terms include the completion of the roundabout at Gillespie and Balch. The project is so successful that other parts of the city are stealing the concept for their intersections. Likewise, John is proud of the millions of city dollars invested in green spaces and sidewalks over the last eight years. Here's a closer look at his record with the council:

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