Montae’l, at the age of 21, has been elected as the youngest serving alderman (city council member) for his hometown of Holly Grove, Arkansas.
Montae’l previously served his city of Holly Grove as an intern in 2019 when he worked with the mayor to receive a $50,000.00 grant to build a new park for the youth in his community. Later, he served as the City Project Liaison, communicating the projects taking place within the city to the constituents, and even worked in the city’s water department. He also co-hosted a city voter registration and census booster rally. According to Arkansas state law, as officers and officials of their city, members of the city council enact ordinances and bylaws concerning municipal affairs that are consistent with state law in order to promote the health, safety, and welfare of their constituents and the general public. They also assist the mayor with management and regulation of city finances, salaries for city officials, fire and police department governance, costs of city utility services, etc.
Montae’l is a senior English/Pre-Law major and a true servant-leader – having served as the 89th SGA President. He is also a member of the Tougaloo College Pre-Alumni Council and serves as the 2022-2023 UNCF National Pre-Alumni Council (NPAC) Southwest Regional Director.