Mayor Randall Woodfin

Birmingham Chief of Police Patrick Smith resigns

Smith, a former LAPD police commander, resigned to focus on "personal matters," according to the mayor's office.

John H. Glenn

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January 31, 2022

Birmingham Sister Cities announces new roster of board members

Their appointments began Jan. 1, 2022, and will continue through January 2025.

January 5, 2022

Birmingham mayor appoints Jessica Hughes Bennett to Land Bank Authority

The Auburn University alumna is a member of Design Alabama as well as the American Institute of Architects.

December 22, 2021

Birmingham Mayor Woodfin appoints Abra Barnes to HABD Board

Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed Abra Barnes to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners.

December 15, 2021

Woodfin announces subcommittee co-chairs of transition team for second term

The new term began with Mayor Woodfin’s inauguration on Nov. 23, and the transition team will work for the first 100 days.

December 13, 2021

Birmingham mayor calls on public to help end gun violence

Between Saturday and Monday six men and one women were shot and killed in Birmingham.

Eddie Burkhalter

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December 10, 2021

Birmingham launches initiative to support Black-owned businesses

Mayor Randall Woodfin alongside representatives from Mastercard and Urban Impact announced the creation of the #BuyBlackBham partnership.

John H. Glenn

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November 30, 2021

Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down

The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director.

October 29, 2021

Birmingham mayor appoints chief accountability officer for second term

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has appointed veteran city attorney Melissa Smiley as chief accountability officer.

October 26, 2021