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Transcript of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s statement on BJCTA leadership

Recent changes and actions surrounding the BJCTA leadership and its board have raised serious concerns. There have been four board chairs in the last five months. There have been five […]

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Mayor Randall Woodfin announces Re-Entry Task Force to help lower recidivism rate

Mayor Randall Woodfin today announced establishment of the Re-Entry Task Force, an initiative that will help formerly incarcerated persons reacclimate themselves to their communities and looks to lower the recidivism […]

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Read the transcript of Mayor Randall Woodfin’s $436 million budget proposal

Mayor Randall Woodfin on Wednesday outlined his proposed $436 million budget, a plan he says “falls in line with our core values and commitment to neighborhood revitalization.” Read the full […]

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All-Hazards Awareness Week to feature free workshops, resources on coping with severe weather

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The City of Birmingham’s Department of Planning, Engineering and Permits Floodplain Management and Disaster Mitigation Services Program will host All-Hazards Awareness Week, April 23 -27 to inform residents […]

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The City of Birmingham Celebrates Small Business Week

In honor of National Small Business Celebration Week, the City of Birmingham is highlighting several successful small businesses during special ribbon cutting ceremonies, April 30 – May 4. “The Woodfin […]

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Finalists for Birmingham police chief are from Birmingham, Dallas and Los Angeles

BIRMINGHAM, AL – Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin will interview three candidates for Birmingham police chief this week. They are: Malik Aziz is currently a division commander with the Dallas Police Department. He […]

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Blank Space Bham seeks volunteers for a mural painting in Woodlawn on Saturday, April 21

BIRMINGHAM, AL –  Blank Space Bham, a group that aims to reclaim public space and foster community through the power of art, is inviting volunteers to help paint a mural on […]

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City of Birmingham apologizes for early morning calls

Several Birmingham residents received a phone call this morning about next week being Birmingham All Hazards Week. That phone call went out at 5 a.m. instead of 5 p.m. We […]

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Winners Announced for “My Birmingham. My Mayor. And Me’’ Art Contest

Earlier this year, Birmingham Mayor Randall L. Woodfin challenged Birmingham City Schools’ students, children of City of Birmingham employees and students attending other schools in Birmingham to reflect on what […]

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Mayor will interview finalists for police chief

The City of Birmingham has narrowed the executive search for a police chief to three candidates. Those candidates are scheduled to meet Mayor Randall L. Woodfin for individual interviews between […]

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