Meeting Airs Fears About Injustice to Immigrants
The League of Women Voters of Greater Birmingham hosted an Immigrant Justice Meet-Up & Info Session on Thursday to talk about threats to immigrants and how they can respond.
Government
BWWB Board Revamp Passes Legislature
Local officials cry foul as bill to reduce Birmingham’s appointments to the board passes; legislators say it’s needed because of longstanding billing, pricing and management issues.
City Leaders Call on Public To Stop Bill That Would Change BWWB
Members of the Birmingham City Council and Mayor Randall Woodfin say the bill would dilute the city’s influence over the water works but do nothing to improve water quality.
Birmingham Mayor Says Proposed Pension Increase Would Take $18M Bite From Budget
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin told the City Council that the pension board’s recent passage of $400 monthly pension benefits was not factored into the budget.
Family and Colleagues Memorialize Juvenile Detention Officer Lost to Domestic Violence
Mickese J. Bostic was remembered as light-hearted and big-hearted during his memorial on April 26.
Ethics Commission Won’t Pursue Complaint Against BWWB Chair
The Ethics Commission said there is no evidence to support allegations that BWWB Chairwoman Tereshia Huffman had violated the ethics law. Lawmakers also revised a bill to revamp the BWWB, adding two members.
One If by Land: JeffCo Recognizes Two Lights for Tomorrow Day
The day commemorates the anniversary of the April 18, 1775, ride of Paul Revere, William Dawes and other riders warning that British troops were coming.
‘Domestic Violence Is Community Violence,’ One Place Exec Tells JeffCo Commissioners
One Place serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
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.