Category: Government
Woodfin: Birmingham Must Move Beyond ‘Perpetual Promise’ and Plan for Generational Growth
Headed toward his inauguration Tuesday for a third term, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin sat down with BirminghamWatch for a broad conversation touching on infrastructure, tourism, crime and more issues.
Water Works Managers Placed on Leave, 2 CAW Board Members Sue to Block CEO Hiring
The board members allege the process was flawed and they were denied information before the vote.
Water Board Hires CEO in Contentious Vote as Members Protest Secretive Search
Some board members protested the lack of transparency in a search process that publicly produced only one candidate, a former manager the utility had agreed not to rehire.
`Simply Shameful’ Woodfin Says of Stephens’ Stance on JeffCo Maintenance of City Walk
The Jefferson County Commission president says the county has no responsibility at the downtown park.
Birmingham Council Boosts Railroad Park Funding to $1 Million a Year
Officials also applied for a grant to pay for improvements to intersections in Avondale, Crestwood.
Experts Give Differing Opinions on How to Best Stabilize Purdy Dam
The vice chairman of the board over Central Alabama Water said most likely the board will continue work to shore up the dam.
Youth Detention Director Says Goodbye to Jefferson County
Monique Grier will be returning to the Atlanta area for a job working with the disenfranchised.
Birmingham Council Weighs $600K for Park Amid Scrutiny of Homeless Services
Several councilors questioned the effectiveness of the city’s contract with Urban Alchemy.
Woodfin Names New Birmingham Leadership Team Ahead of Nov. 25 Term Start
Key leaders from his current administration will be returning, but some are in new roles.
Silence Is Sour for Applicant as Zoning Request for Storage Facility Dies
Scotty Prince says his dream died for lack of a motion.
