Annie M. Mickens
Councilwoman, Ward 5

Service on City Council: 1986 to Present
Goal:To serve the citizens of Petersburg. Assist in enabling the city staff, employees and council provide the most effective and efficient city services, facilities, programs and positive growth possible for the City of Petersburg. Major areas of focus are education, neighborhood revitalization and youth services.
Outlook:Petersburg is in the process of continuing economic recovery and stability. Progress is being made continuously to improve the area's need to provide an excellent quality of life for all our citizens.
Education
  • Graduate of Virginia State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mathematics and a
  • Masters Degree in Mathematics Education
Full-time Occupation
Teacher and Department Chairperson at Petersburg High School, Mathematics Department (1972 - present)
Personal
Married with two children
Member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Petersburg, VA
Native of Nelson County, Virginia
Outside Interests
  • Reading
  • Church activities
  • High School Sports
  • Sewing
  • Music
  • Star Trek TV shows/movies
Organizational Membership
  • National/Virginia/Petersburg Education Associations
  • Petersburg Democratic Committee
  • Petersburg Police Athletic League Board
  • Citizens’ Review Board Oversight Committee
  • City Audit Committee
  • VML Human Development & Education Policy Committee