Tag: Randall Woodfin
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.
Third Time’s a Charm as Woodfin Swept Back Into Mayor’s Office
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin was reelected Tuesday with almost 75% of the vote in a nine-candidate race.
Leading Mayoral Candidates Trade Insults in Debate
Incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration was a frequent target in Tuesday’s debate, sponsored by WJLD.
Woodfin Issues Statement After “Glock Switch Ban” Becomes Law
The mayor issued recorded and written statements shortly after Alabama Senate Bill 116 was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey on Mar. 19.
Woodfin Kicks Off Campaign for Third Term as Birmingham Mayor
The incumbent pointed to educational, infrastructure and neighborhood achievements during his tenure and said the city has come too far to turn back now.
Birmingham Mayor Says New Programs and Investments Will Lead to Brighter Days in 2025
Woodfin highlighted successes and plans during his State of the Community Address. Read more.
What Would You Do to Reduce Crime, City Asks Residents in Surveys
Birmingham leaders want to hear the opinions of residents, faith leaders and educators on what the city can do to reduce the number of people dying in violent crimes. Read more.
JeffCo Commissioners Call for Change in Combating Violence as Mayor Woodfin Attends White House Signing
In the wake of a mass shooting that killed four and injured 17 others Saturday night, members of the Jefferson County Commission called for change in combating violence in the metro area. Read more.
Birmingham Residents Cite Street Paving, Blight and the Neglect of Communities Among Budget Concerns
Birmingham residents who attended a budget hearing Monday night expressed concerns about many of the issues they said they bring up every year, including street paving, blight and the neglect of less prosperous communities.
They weren’t debating line-items in a budget proposal for fiscal 2025 because there isn’t one. As Birmingham Council President Darrell O’Quinn explained, for the time being, the spending plan for next year is identical to this year’s budget. City officials are using the $554 million 2024 budget as a stand-in for the coming year to allow staff to catch up on work lost due to what the city called a computer network disruption, which several news organizations have reported as a ransomware attack. Read more.
New Pilot Program Will Offer Housing, Resources to People Leaving Prison
The Birmingham Reentry Alliance will provide wrap-around services to dozens of men and women adjusting to life after prison. Read more.
