Mrs. Earnest is a nine year resident of Leeds, but a twenty-six year resident of Alabama and the Birmingham area.  She is the immediate past president of the Oliver Crossing Homeowners Association where she served for two years. 

A regular participant of the Leeds City Council meetings, Mrs. Earnest is well versed in the city’s business affairs.  Mrs. Earnest is married to Larry Earnest, Customer Service Manager of the Leeds Chick Fil A and has two adult children, Brent Earnest and Kayla Galloway.  Her greatest pride is being “Gran” to three wonderful grandsons. 

Charlotte had a twenty-five year career as a Purchasing Manager in the banking and healthcare industry.  She received many commendations for her outstanding service to the Institute for Supply Management, Alabama.  Since 2005, Mrs. Earnest has been serving as a Family Service Counselor with Ridout’s Trussville Chapel, Trussville, Al.

Mrs. Earnest and her husband are active members of Ridgecrest Baptist Church. 

Mrs. Earnest states that the primary reasons for entering the race for council is her extreme interest in the progress of Leeds in economic development, fiscal responsibility, teamwork as a council and being a strong advocate for District Four needs.  She would like to thank the scores of supporters who have encouraged her in this decision.