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.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Alabama House passes bill to reshape the Birmingham Water Works Board
SB330 will shift Birmingham Water Works control to a state board, sparking controversy over local governance.
Mayor Woodfin criticizes Trump Executive Order eliminating federal DEI programs
The move is reminiscent of Alabama Senate Bill 129, the law signed last year that effectively outlawed all DEI programs at public universities.
Birmingham mayor pushes for voter decision on gun permit laws
Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.