Ben Short is a dedicated public servant who has been a part of the Trussville community since 2003. He began his career with the Trussville Police Department in 2011, gaining valuable experience as a police officer, detective, and public information officer. He also served as Trussville’s representative to the Jefferson County Metro Area Crime Center. In 2020, Ben was elected to the Trussville City Council, where he continues to advocate for the needs of the community. Ben holds degrees in Criminal Justice, Public Relations, and Forensic Psychology. Recently, he completed coursework through the University of North Alabama and the Alabama Planning Institute to become a certified Alabama Planning and Zoning Official, fulfilling his role as the council liaison to the Planning and Zoning Board. Ben also serves on the Design Review Committee, the Finance Committee and is the liaison to the newly formed Active Transportation committee.

As a city employee, before joining the city council, Ben developed a deep understanding of local governance and law enforcement. After his election, he took on a role as an investigator with the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office, where he assisted local agencies with complex domestic violence and sexual assault investigations. Ben has served on the grant management teams for various Department of Justice projects and has extensive experience working with local, state, and federal agencies. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and frequently volunteers his time to teach criminal justice professionals across Alabama. Additionally, Ben volunteers on the Board of Directors for the Trussville Children’s Theater and previously served as the President of the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) for Jefferson County.

Ben and his wife Amanda are proud small business owners, having launched Trussville To Go in 2018. Through their business, they initiated the Trussville To Go Scholarship, providing support to local students and engaging in various philanthropic efforts to give back to the community.

Married for 16 years, Ben and Amanda are the proud parents of two children, Stella, age 9, and Kristofer, age 3. The Short family attends church at Faith Community Fellowship in Trussville. Their commitment to family and community drives Ben's desire to enhance the quality of life in Trussville as he campaigns for mayor, focusing on city planning, controlled growth, and public safety.