Birmingham City Council

12/28/2022

Having a really nice time at tonight…

It’s nice having you in Birmingham and 👋

12/27/2022

Per the City Clerk's Office: Due to a lack of quorum, the City Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 27 has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

12/27/2022

Photos from Black Warrior Riverkeeper's post

12/23/2022

Nothing beats a nice warm meal on a freezing cold day 🥶🍗Council President Wardine Alexander - District 7 and Councilor Carol Clarke, BHM District 8 partnered with neighborhood leaders to feed the officers at the Birmingham Police Department’s West Precinct. Thank you to all our men and women who protect and serve our communities, especially during the holiday season🎄

12/22/2022

Happy Holidays, Birmingham!

And thank you to for partnering with for a ‘December to Remember’ this evening!

12/20/2022

Reflecting back on the District 9 Holiday Gathering ❤️
Wishing you and yours a wonderful season of joy!🎄

12/19/2022

Councilor Darrell O’Quinn had the honor of presenting the leadership of the downtown YMCA with a resolution honoring their years of service to residents of all walks of life. On behalf of the entire Birmingham City Council, thank you 🙏

12/19/2022

It’s Monday but we’re flashing back to Saturday’s District 9 turkey and food box giveaway with and !

12/18/2022

Always a wonderful, festive time at the Southwest Holiday Festival with our President Wardine Alexander acting as one of the sponsors 🎄❤️

12/16/2022

This afternoon Councilors Hunter Williams and Clinton Woods teamed up to provide free lunches for the men and women of the Birmingham Police Department’s East Precinct. We’re so grateful for the work they do, especially during the holidays when they’re missing time with their families to keep our community safe. On behalf of the Birmingham City Council, thank you and happy holidays all our law enforcement officials 🍗🥧🥗

12/16/2022

Scroll through the festive events that we have going on this weekend and make plans to join us 🎄❤️➡️➡️➡️

12/16/2022

Here are a few more pictures from yesterday's press conference where President Alexander welcomed the team's coaches to the Magic City!

12/15/2022

Committee of the Whole Meeting 12.15.22

Committee of the Whole Meeting 12.15.22

12/14/2022

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting 12.14.22

Planning and Zoning Committee Meeting 12.14.22

12/14/2022

Photos from Councilor Clinton Woods's post

12/14/2022

Photos from Birmingham Public Library's post

12/14/2022

We had a lot of great presentations yesterday morning at our council meeting! Congratulations to Martha Gaskins Elementary Robotics Team on becoming national champions and thank you to T.Marie King along with the Shuttlesworth documentary producers and Titusville Librarian of the year Reba Williams for joining us.

12/14/2022

Also coming up this weekend…
Join us for EVEN MORE holiday cheer!

12/13/2022

Join District 9 this Saturday!! At the Tuxedo Ballroom for a Holiday Food Hub Giveaway and the District 9 Christmas Gathering immediately after!

We’ll see you there!🎄

12/13/2022

Public Safety Committee Meeting 12.13.22

Public Safety Committee Meeting 12.13.22

12/12/2022

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting 12.12.22

Budget and Finance Committee Meeting 12.12.22

12/12/2022

There’s a reason they say, “it’s the best time of the year…” 🎶

Reflecting on a wonderful weekend with our Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman (D6), Senator Rodger Smitherman, and The Heritage 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway 🎄

Many, many thank you’s to Pastor Green!

12/12/2022

Transportation Committee Meeting 12.12.22

Transportation Committee Meeting 12.12.22

12/11/2022

💯 A CENTURY OF SERVICE.
What a beautiful evening, and what an honor to bring greetings from the City of Birmingham at this evening’s Junior League Centennial Celebration.

The Junior League of Birmingham, Alabama, Ine. is an organization of approximately 2,000 women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Here’s to 100 more years!

12/10/2022

Santa knows who is on the good list this year! President Wardine Alexander spent the afternoon with the Men of Powderly for their annual toy giveaway 🧸
We love supporting the efforts of this wonderful annual outreach❤️

12/10/2022

One thing is for sure, the Five Points West Community knows how to get into the holiday spirit! Councilor Carol Clarke, and Council President Wardine Alexander got to spend this beautiful Saturday morning with friends, neighbors and family as we lit the Five Points West Christmas Tree! Today’s event was dedicated to the late Alma Dennis, a beloved member of our community whom we lost this last week. Mrs. Dennis started this annual holiday tradition and we’re thankful to be able to come together as a community and honor her life and legacy today 💚❤️

12/09/2022

🎄It’s time for the Men of Powderly’s Annual Toy Giveaway! Our President, District 7’s own Wardine Alexander, presented a donation this afternoon to assist with these wonderful efforts.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR MORE DETAILS! (And join the Men of Powderly on Saturday, starting at noon at 2801 Dawson Avenue SW)

12/08/2022

It’s Government Day with Leadership Birmingham!

We loved welcoming the 2022-2023 class to City Hall for a panel with Council President Wardine Alexander (D7), Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman (D6), Councilor Darrell O’Quinn (D5), and Councilor Carol Clarke (D8).

Our Councilors provided information about the “State of the City” — and answered questions from participants. The concept behind Leadership Birmingham is connecting leaders for a stronger community (President Alexander is actually part of this current class!) Learn more at leadershipbirmingham.org

12/07/2022

Groundbreaking for ShadowBrook subdivision highlights efforts to bring more affordable housing…

“This is going to really help the Pratt City neighborhood continue to grow and bring home ownership opportunities to our residents in the area,” Councilor LaTonya A. Tate said. “My colleagues and I on the Council are constantly working on new ways to bring more affordable housing opportunities into our communities. I’ve been really encouraged with the work we’ve seen with similar projects in other districts. This is a big step in the right direction.”

Last week, Councilor LaTonya Tate joined Pratt City residents and National Community Reinvestment Coalition officials for the…

12/07/2022

🚨Happening SATURDAY! You can register for this event on their website at www.rebirthchristian.org/christmas2022

12/06/2022

“Can’t be beat. Won’t be beat.” 🏆
Congratulations to Ramsay 🐏

12/06/2022

Birmingham City Council Meeting 12.6.22

Birmingham City Council Meeting 12.6.22

12/05/2022

Councilors Darrell O’Quinn (D5) and Clinton Woods (D1) spent Saturday helping these mentees get hired!

This is OAA’s ‘Hero’s in the Hood’ program which strives to have a positive impact through mentoring—primarily by persons with the lived experience of having been formerly incarcerated; however, programming also includes exposure to the broader community.

Our Councilors were there to help these young men prepare for a future job interview—including how to dress and the types of questions that they might encounter.

Councilors interviewed and critiqued each participant with support from the OAA team. Participants were also photographed in their interview threads 🧵 so that they will have a professional headshot that can be used for future job applications!

Thank you for having us out for this rewarding experience. We can’t wait to see how far these young men will go!

11/30/2022

Today, Councilor LaTonya A. Tate joined residents and city officials for the groundbreaking of the new Shadowbrook Housing Development!

Earlier this month the Council unanimously approved a redevelopment agreement between the City and NCRC (National Community Reinvestment Coalition) Housing Rehab Fund, in which the City will convey a total of fifty-two lots located in the Pratt City Community for this development of single family affordable, energy-efficient houses!

11/29/2022

Councilor joined ULI Alabama for a unique conversation on Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) and the challenges and opportunities it presents for Birmingham. The attendees had the opportunity to learn more, participate in the conversation, and leave with takeaways on TOD implementation and its future in Birmingham.

11/29/2022

Public Safety Committee Meeting 11.29.22

Public Safety Committee Meeting 11.29.22

11/29/2022

NLC Elects Tacoma, WA Mayor Victoria Woodards New President

NLC Elects Tacoma, WA Mayor Victoria Woodards New President

The National League of Cities (NLC) has elected Mayor Victoria Woodards of Tacoma, WA as its new president. She stepped into her new role at NLC’s 2022 City Summit held last week in Kansas City, MO.

11/29/2022

Birmingham City Council Meeting 11.29.22

Birmingham City Council Meeting 11.29.22

11/28/2022

Budget and Finance Committee 11.28.22

Budget and Finance Committee 11.28.22

11/28/2022

Titusville Library Receives $5,000 Donation from Sen. Rodger Smitherman and Birmingham Council President Pro-Tem Crystal Smitherman

Titusville Library Receives $5,000 Donation from Sen. Rodger Smitherman and Birmingham Council President Pro-Tem Crystal Smitherman

Crystal Smitherman presents check to Titusville Branch Manager Reba Williams. The Titusville Branch Library has received a$5,000 Donatio...