Category: Government
Birmingham Approves $1 Million in Emergency Food Aid for SNAP Recipients
As the government shutdown halts SNAP funding, the Birmingham City Council partners with United Way to provide relief for thousands of local residents struggling to put food on the table.
Northern Beltline Is More Than a Pipe Dream, JeffCo Commissioners Told
Transportation exec details benefits of Northern Beltline.
Woodfin Announces Emergency Food Relief Effort as SNAP Suspension Looms
The mayor said he will ask the Birmingham City Council to commit $1 million to help feed Birmingham families.
CAW Reaches $2.4 Million Settlement Over Lawyer’s Firing
The water works agrees in the settlement to honor Mark Parnell’s contract.
Birmingham Council OKs $265K Lease for Space on Former Ramsay-McCormack Site in Ensley
The space could include a police substation and city services.
Alexander, Tate Take the Helm as New Birmingham Council Sworn In
Three new members and two new leaders were seated Tuesday.
Water Works Board Members Say They’ve Been Left Out of CEO Search
The board members appointed by city officials say they have not been looped into conversations about candidates for the $650,000+ post.
Stings and Bites: JeffCo Commissioners Exchange Classic Quips in Bessemer Meeting
They also OK’d a tax abatement to lure an industrial supplier.
Birmingham City Council Passes Long-Awaited Tree Ordinance in Valerie Abbott’s Name
On her final day in office, Birmingham Councilor Abbott sees passage of “Abbott’s Law,” which grants the Tree Commission real authority to manage and protect the city’s greenery.
Judge Dismisses Challenge to Womack’s School Board Win
He said the lawsuit was filed too late to be considered.
