Birmingham City Council

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.

Wesley Walter

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October 25, 2024

Birmingham City Council approves funding for senior housing

Birmingham will convert the Graymont School into affordable senior housing while commemorating its historic value to the city

Mary Claire Wooten

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July 31, 2024

Birmingham City Council passes Gaza ceasefire resolution

More than 100 U.S. cities have taken a stance on this international issue.

July 18, 2024

Opinion

Birmingham can solve its own problems if Montgomery steps back

In both municipal government and urban planning, we need fewer “one-size-fits-all plans” and more people willing to try whatever works.

Chance Phillips

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May 17, 2024

Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools

"This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

John H. Glenn

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November 25, 2022

Birmingham council approves $1 million financial literacy program

The program's pilot phase will begin in October at six Birmingham schools.

John H. Glenn

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September 28, 2022

Birmingham approves ordinance that will support businesses retention and growth

RISE, which stands for Retention Incentives for Success and Expansion, establishes two funds with the purpose to provide resources for area businesses.

March 30, 2022

Woodfin to bring proposed pay raise for city employees before Birmingham City Council

Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.

John H. Glenn

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March 28, 2022