‘Domestic Violence Is Community Violence,’ One Place Exec Tells JeffCo Commissioners
One Place serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Government
City Officials Host Second Annual Budget Town Hall
Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined spending in the city’s 2024-2025 budget during town hall.
City Leaders, Residents Voice Opposition to Bill Revamping BWWB as It Heads to the Senate Floor
The Senate could vote as early as Thursday on a bill to restructure the Birmingham Water Works Board and dilute the city's influence.
Birmingham Council Votes to Spend $14.5M Converting 4th Ave N Into Two-Way Street
Officials say the change will help businesses in the area.
JeffCo Receives ‘Clean’ Audit of Federal Funds Spending
Cal Markert applauded vigorously when auditors declared that Jefferson County will not have to deal with federal funds doled out because of the pandemic much longer.
Birmingham To Discuss City Budget in Wednesday Town Hall
City officials will talk about how they draft the budget during meeting at Boutwell Auditorium.
Givan To Hold Town Hall on Bill to Change BWWB Membership
The town hall will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Parker High.
Birmingham Councilors Pan New BWWB Public Comments Policy
Councilors said the Water Works Board’s new policy was too restrictive in that it gives residents only a 24-hour window to register to speak during a meeting and limits their comments to two minutes.
Birmingham Council Adds $250K to Early Childhood Education Program
The council approved additional money for the Small Magic program, which aims to increase kindergarten readiness by analyzing how much adults talk to a child each day. It also OK’d applying for a grant to increase Birmingport’s ability to move cargo.
Birmingham Officials Outline ARPA Spending
A new 23-page report details the spending of more than $141 million on nearly 200 city projects.