Birmingham Council invests $75k in community-driven career services
The city intends to donate money to support Birmingham Corps’ efforts to train candidates to move into or improve their performance in their chosen fields.
Government
Progress continues on Family Court, juvenile detention project despite change in architect
The Jeffco Commission last week ended its architectural contract and will be hiring a new firm but said most of the work has been done.
JeffCo action brings Daxko to downtown Birmingham
New Bessemer Mayor Louise Alexander also stopped by the commission meeting and said she looks forward to partnering with the county.
Birmingham Council approves increase in transit authority budgetÂ
Most of the increase will go to fixed-route and paratransit services.
Last of Nine Framework Plans Approved
The Birmingham City Council approved the Southern Area Framework Plan on Tuesday.
JeffCo set to provide incentive package for Daxko’s move to downtown Birmingham
Daxko plans to move its headquarters from Homewood to the Gray Construction building on Third Avenue North.
Rezoning for Former Trinity Medical Site Heads to Council After Neighborhood Vote
Redeemer Community Church wants to build a new headquarters on the long-vacant site.
Birmingham Council Greenlights Boys & Girls Club Project on Huffman Road
The council changed zoning on the property to make way for the planned facility.
JeffCo renews resident report app
The County Commission also acknowledged the passing of Department of Community Services Director Frederick Hamilton.
Birmingham Council OKs $610K in Opioid Settlement to Hire Drug Enforcement Staff
The money will boost anti-drug efforts.