Thomas Casez

Thomas Casez is a software engineer and community leader currently serving as the co-lead for Advance Huntsville, a local chapter of the Center for New Liberalism. A native of the Huntsville area, Casez was raised in Madison and graduated from James Clemens High School. Before entering the political arena, he built a professional career in technology, working as a software engineer and a contractor for National Geographic. He is currently a candidate for the Huntsville City Council, representing District 2, where he advocates for sustainable growth, housing affordability, and government transparency.

Casez's political involvement began in 2021 while living in the Atlanta area, where he was active with the Cobb County Democratic Party. In 2022, he ran for the Georgia House of Representatives to represent District 40, though he was unsuccessful in the Democratic primary. Since returning to North Alabama, he has focused on local civic engagement, succeeding Cathy Reisenwitz in leadership at Advance Huntsville in early 2025. His policy platform emphasizes protecting residents from rising energy costs, improving workforce development in the "Rocket City," and ensuring that Huntsville's rapid expansion benefits all families through thoughtful infrastructure and urban planning.