Birmingham City Council approves legislative priorities for 2026 session
Birmingham is asking lawmakers for expanded authority to combat blight, penalize neglectful property owners and support community development.
Birmingham City Council
Birmingham commits $1M toward emergency relief for SNAP families
Mayor Woodfin proposed $1 million in emergency aid and a citywide food drive to help the 23,000 Birmingham residents losing SNAP benefits.
Sonja Smith’s campaign for Birmingham City Council surges before runoff
Sonja Smith's campaign garnered endorsements from nearly every major elected official and robust fundraising ahead of the runoff election.
October 6, 2025
Birmingham City Council candidate Brian Gunn to host community events ahead of runoff
Gunn's campaign has been focused on grassroots mobilization, reportedly knocking on more than 7,000 doors and making over 5,000 phone calls.
Brian Gunn endorsed by leading youth organizations
Brian Gunn received endorsements from three major youth-focused Democratic organizations.
July 9, 2025
Joe May launches campaign for Birmingham City Council, District 8
Joe May, an educator and urban farmer, launched his campaign with a community-centered kickoff.
June 19, 2025
April Myers Williams announces candidacy for Birmingham City Council
Myers Williams previously served on the Birmingham City Schools Board representing District 8.
June 16, 2025
Alabama cities could raise their local minimum wage under proposed law
Rep. Neil Rafferty introduced HB291 to repeal the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act.
Brian Gunn announces candidacy for Birmingham City Council
The campaign will officially launch at Woodlawn Theatre on Feb. 25, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.
February 19, 2025
Birmingham City Council OKs possible Kia, Hyundai lawsuits
The move is in response to security flaws seen in certain Hyundai and Kia models manufactured from 2011 to 2022.