Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

Economy

Birmingham approves data center ordinance, facing public’s criticism

Residents packed the city council chamber urging revisions and additional safeguards, while councillors said delaying action could give existing facilities room to expand unchecked.

June 10, 2026

Cory Booker joins Alabama Democrats at voting rights, redistricting town hall

At the Birmingham event, speakers cast Alabama’s redistricting fight as a test of voting rights and Democratic resolve.

May 6, 2026

Birmingham awards $200,000 in microgrants for violence prevention, youth intervention programs

The money will back neighborhood groups offering mentoring, workforce help and family support to court-involved and high-risk Birmingham youth.

April 29, 2026

Birmingham begins implementation of Home For All micro-shelter initiative

The $2.4 million pilot program offers unhoused men temporary units and wraparound services to assist their transition to permanent housing.

April 7, 2026

Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Birmingham’s 2026 legislative priorities

The mayor added that Birmingham's legislative delegation has shown strong bipartisan support for the policies.

March 17, 2026

Pete Buttigieg to visit Birmingham for town hall with Mayor Randall Woodfin

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will join Mayor Randall Woodfin at the Carver Theatre to discuss infrastructure and economic opportunity on Monday.

March 9, 2026

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.

October 31, 2025

Randall Woodfin endorses Barbara Drummond for Mobile mayor

The Birmingham mayor's endorsement could help Drummond maintain her grassroots campaign's momentum as she faces an opponent who has both outraised and outspent her.

September 3, 2025

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin easily wins re-election

Unofficial results showed incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin received almost three-quarters of the over thirty thousand votes cast on Tuesday.

August 27, 2025

Alabama Big 10 Mayors release statement on need to fix state’s internet sales tax system

Mayors from across Alabama met to discuss the state's "flawed" online sales tax system, which they say strains budgets and hurts local businesses.

July 29, 2025