Patrick McLendon, CTO and Director of Information Services at City of Birmingham Government, was named as a winner of AlabamaCIO’s 2020 CIO of the Year ORBIE Awards. AlabamaCIO recognized chief […]
Public safety and general government services will not be reduced as city works through $63 million shortfall
As we continue to work through a $63 million shortfall for the budget currently before the City Council, we want to assure the public that basic city services such as […]
Eat in the Streets moves to downtown Birmingham on Aug. 21 and 22
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA — Aug. 20, 2020 — The next location for the City of Birmingham’s “Eat in the Streets” program will be in the 100 and 200 blocks of 20th Street North in […]
State to provide free Internet access to eligible K-12 students this fall
Governor Kay Ivey recently committed $100 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding to deliver free internet access to eligible K-12 students in their homes this […]
Mayor Woodfin appoints DeJuana Thompson to HABD Board
August 20, 2020 – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has announced the appointment of DeJuana Thompson to the Housing Authority of Birmingham District’s Board of Commissioners. Her appointment is effective immediately […]
Alabama’s GuideSafe exposure notification app launches statewide
GuideSafe COVID-19 notification app, integrating Google and Apple’s ENS technology, now available for download among general public BIRMINGHAM (Aug. 17, 2020) – GuideSafe – a platform developed by a team of […]
‘Eat in the Streets’ program to continue with two-day block party in downtown Birmingham
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — In a continuation of the City of Birmingham’s “Eat in the Streets” program, the 100 and 200 blocks of 20th Street North in downtown Birmingham will be […]
City of Birmingham to begin construction Monday to ease flooding at 6th Avenue South viaduct
August 19, 2020 – The City of Birmingham will begin construction to ease flooding underneath the 6th Avenue South CSX viaduct on Monday, August 24, 2020. The project will also […]
Proposed 2021 budget includes reductions due to COVID-19, continues commitment to neighborhood revitalization
August 18, 2020 – Mayor Randall L. Woodfin presented a 2021 Operating Budget proposal to the Birmingham City Council today, and it supports basic services and continues key initiatives while addressing […]
The World Games 2022 Specialty License Plates Now Available
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 4, 2020) – The World Games 2022 is giving local fans the chance to show their support on the road to Birmingham. Residents of Alabama can now […]
