Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin

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Birmingham mayor announces new police Civilian Review Board

Birmingham joins Hunstville, Mobile and Madison in adopting similar civilian review or advisory boards.

April 19, 2021

Mayor Randall Woodfin endorsed by The Collective PAC

The Collective PAC is a D.C political action committee that funds Black candidates for public office.

January 29, 2021

Woodfin speaks on unrest, COVID and neighborhood revitalization in annual speech

"The spirit of Birmingham has been on display over the last 10 months," Woodfin said in his annual address.

January 19, 2021

Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform

“It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said.

December 10, 2020

Alabama state health officer: COVID numbers are “mind-boggling”

“Unfortunately, we have very difficult times ahead,” said Alabama State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris.

December 4, 2020

Buffalo Rock Company to expand operations in Birmingham, invest $75 million

The company has purchased more than 1 million square feet of new warehouse and office space in the city.

November 9, 2020

Birmingham approves $1.3 million contract for real-time crime center technology

Woodfin repeated that facial recognition capabilities will not be used in accordance with the contract.

October 23, 2020

Birmingham’s Ramsay-McCormack building to be redeveloped

Ensley District Developers aims to deconstruct and redevelop the 10-story building built in 1929.

October 2, 2020

Birmingham City Council approves 2021 budget

Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $412 million budget is almost 9 percent lower than the previous budget.

October 1, 2020

Birmingham drops riot charge against comedian

The city of Birmingham on Wednesday dropped a misdemeanor charge of inciting a riot against comedian Jermaine “Funnymaine” Johnson. Johnson was charged in connection with a peaceful protest on May 31 that resulted in destruction of property and an attempt to pull down the Confederate monument. “Thank you to the city of Birmingham — the … Continued

June 17, 2020