Promises of Transparency Face Scrutiny at Central Alabama Water 10 Months After Overhaul
CAW critics say the board holds too tightly to information and leaves some board members and the public out of decision making.
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CAW Revises Bylaws
Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change the South. Donate today to help Birmingham stay informed. The board over Central Alabama Water approved a revised version of its bylaws during its March 6 meeting. Most of the revisions are minor wording changes but several are substantive. The
Birmingham Council to Pay $200K for Lighting on I-20/Bush Boulevard in Ensley
The council also agreed to contract for a brownfield study and host three sporting events.
Local Politics Can Make National Change, Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Says at Birmingham Town Hall
Pete Buttigieg and Mayor Randall Woodfin answered questions during a town hall at the Carver Theatre.
Attorney Says Water Board Should Have Voted on New Employee Handbook
More than 30 people have been fired under the new employee regulations.
Birmingham Council Backs Cradle-to-Career Pipeline With Funding for Child Care, Jackson-Olin Apprenticeships
Councilors approved putting three programs under the Reinvest Birmingham initiative.
Birmingham Council Enacts Temporary Ban on Large Data Centers
The city will take 180 days to evaluate its zoning regulations for the facilities.
Nobody’s Perfect: JeffCo Pushes for Improvements as Leaders Consider Employment Extensions
The commission on Thursday will be considering extending contracts for three top administrators.
City Backs Off Land Purchase for Park for the Unhoused
The city is questioning the planned location downtown off First Avenue North near Innovation Depot.
Council Buys Land for Urban Park Dedicated to Unhoused Individuals
The park, on First Avenue North, could open about the start of summer.