Mayor Randall L. Woodfin

Education

City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools partner for literacy, host town hall

Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children in achieving grade-level literacy.

August 19, 2022

Southern Research breaks ground on new biotech center, campus renovations

The new center is expected to create 150 new jobs at Southern Research and to double the institution’s annual economic impact to $300 million a year.

May 18, 2022

Selected mothers for the Birmingham’s guaranteed income program are being notified

Through this program, 110 Birmingham residents will receive $375 a month for a 12-month period via random drawing.

March 15, 2022

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks during a livestreamed press conference.

Mayor Woodfin announces public information officer for second term

Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran communicator Marie Sutton as public information officer for the city of Birmingham.

November 22, 2021

Birmingham mayor announces co-chairs of transition team for second term

Woodfin has announced co-chairs for the transition team that will help frame his second term as mayor.

November 15, 2021

Mayor Woodfin, Eddie Stivers III update new development at Palisades Property

“I want to thank Eddie Stivers for his vision and commitment to help in building Birmingham’s economy."

July 17, 2021

Birmingham Promise announces $7 million in corporate gifts

The gifts include the largest private donation to Birmingham Promise to date.

May 26, 2021

Birmingham Public Safety Task Force to release report in November

The mayor’s office created the task force in July for a broader assessment of public safety in Birmingham.

October 12, 2020