Birmingham City Council

09/27/2023

Planning and Zoning committee 9.27.23

09/27/2023

Here for Community. Here for Change. Here for Good.

Yesterday's groundbreaking ceremony for the Northeast YMCA was a joyous occasion. Witnessing the vision for the Roebuck community come to life fills us with hope. We are so excited for the new programs and opportunities that will shape a brighter future for generations to come! 🌟 #

09/27/2023

Last night, Council President Wardine Alexander, Councilor Darrell O'Quinn and Councilor Clinton Woods had the honor of taking part in UAB's International City/County Management Association chapter. They spoke with students about the importance of local government and how they can be difference makers in their communities!

09/27/2023

👋Hey to our friends at TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY and Moorehouse College -- make this FREE concert experience part of your weekend in Birmingham before the game! It would be the perfect way to kickoff your time in the Magic City!

09/26/2023

Public Safety 9.26.23

09/26/2023

Birmingham City Council Meeting 9.26.23

09/26/2023

We had a great discussions last night during the District 9 State of the District Meeting with Councilor LaTonya Tate. We will be holding another one on Wednesday, at 6:00 pm at the Birmingham CrossPlex so mark your calendars now!

09/26/2023

PRESS RELEASE: Partnership to bring FREE Blues Concert to Rickwood Field before closure for renovations - https://mailchi.mp/birminghamal/press-release-partnership-to-bring-free-blues-concert-to-rickwood-field-before-renovations-closure

09/25/2023

Budget and Finance 9.25.23

09/25/2023

Transportation Committee 9.25.23

09/25/2023

HUGE NEWS for Birmingham and the residents of Harris Homes Councilor Darrell O'Quinn

The City of Birmingham has been awarded an $8 million federal Consolidated Rail and Infrastructure Safety and Improvements (CRISI) Grant…

09/23/2023

FYI for Monday! See you there, D9!

09/22/2023

2 LOCATIONS, 2X THE IMPACT!

Makes plans to join us for a cleanup in District 7 bright and early this Saturday morning 😎☀️

09/22/2023

Day 2 at the Congressional Black Caucus was a whirlwind of achievement! From insightful workshops to President Alexander's panel on LPR & Situational Awareness Cameras, and ProTem Crystal Smitherman's incredible recognition with the Young Gifted & Green 40 under 40 Award from Black Millennials for Flint. 🌟

09/22/2023

Thank you to for last night’s wonderfully informative Homeownership Workshop in District 6!

has partnered with the organization for a series of Financial Wellness workshops (we’ve already had one last month about credit and money management!)
Stay tuned for more opportunities coming to a neighborhood near you!

09/21/2023

Starting in an hour ⏰

JOIN US 👋

09/20/2023

The councilors hit the ground running this morning meeting with Congresswoman Sewell, Senator Britt and federal lobbyists to discuss workforce development, high speed rail connection opportunities, low-income housing in the City of Birmingham.

09/20/2023

We are so proud and excited to have our Pro Tem be honored as a 2023 Young, Gifted, and Green Awardee—presented by during Congressional Black Caucus ALC in Washington D.C.

09/19/2023

Housing Policy Committee Meeting 9.19.23

09/19/2023

"I’m a firm believer that having access to information is a sacred human right, especially in the world we are living in now. Knowledge helps us grow. Knowledge helps us improve our circumstances and our surroundings. Without it, we’re stuck in the mud.

I think a lot of times it’s easy for us to take for granted that we have access to WiFi, but there are certain people in the City – roughly 35,000 households -- who don’t have access at all. This is one of the main reasons why it was crucial to utilize a portion of my office’s American Rescue Plan Act dollars to increase Internet access for approximately 1,000 homes in Collegeville. This is made possible through an ongoing partnership with Open Broadband, Woodlawn United, and Microsoft Airband. We’re starting in Collegeville but we’re not going to stop there." Read Councilor JT Moore's full article here:

For those who qualify for the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, monthly payments will only be $10 for high-speed Internet.

09/19/2023

This week we’re talking HOMEOWNERSHIP 🏠

Make plans to join us on Thursday at West End Library 🕠

09/19/2023

Birmingham City Council Meeting 9.19.23

09/19/2023

Our Man of Change✨⚡️

Councilor J.T. Moore says being honored as a local ‘Man of Change’ over the weekend was a very humbling experience.

It’s all part of the Men of Change exhibit that is on display right now through early December over at the Birmingham Public Library’s Central location.

Created by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) “Men of Change” highlights revolutionary men who have altered or influenced history and culture. The BCRI is hosting the exhibit in collaboration with the library—and if you haven’t seen it yet—you are missing out! Luckily, you’ve still got plenty of time to drop by this space of inspiration.

09/18/2023

Aisha Taylor is 2023 Gee Emerging Retailer of the year. She is the owner of Bridge+Root which is located in historic downtown Birminghams district 5. Councilor Darrell O’Quinn was there for the announcement and to help celebrate the occasion.

09/18/2023

Education Committee Meeting 9.18.23

09/18/2023

So Birmingham…did you miss out on the fun last night at City Walk? There are MORE FREE CONCERTS coming SOON! 👀👀👀

For instance—do you love the Blues? What about Rickwood Field? Mark your calendar for a FREE concert happening there on October 7th 🎶✨

09/18/2023

Did we have a nice time at last night’s 🎶 Safe Summer Concert Series?

Take a look and see…⚡️

09/18/2023

🐏 Happy Ramsay Reunion Week!🐏

We kicked it off with Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman (class of 2011)who spoke at the Ramsay High School Alumni Association’s Worship Service this morning at Bryant Chapel A.M.E. Church 💙

09/17/2023

🎶 TONIGHT AT CITY WALK 🎶

09/17/2023

Earlier today, our Council President Wardine Alexander (D7) joined the Riley-Travellick Community, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Riley, and the family, friends, and loved ones of the late Rev. Clarence R. Smith and his wife, Shirley T. Smith for a street dedication ceremony in his honor.

We were thrilled to be part of the unveiling of this new sign and prayer walk honoring Rev. Smith—who was pastor of Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Riley from 1968-1992.

Thank you to everyone who made this lovely afternoon possible.

09/16/2023

More images from today’s commemoration…

09/16/2023

2023 Forging Justice Commemoration Week: On September 15, 1963 a bomb tore through Birmingham’s 16th Street Baptist Church, killing four little girls: Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley, and Carole Denise McNair.

This morning, the city of Birmingham was honored to welcome and receive a special keynote by the first African American female U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson—as well as music by the Carlton Reese Memorial and Miles College choirs; words from Wales Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething.

As we commemorate the 60th anniversary of this horrible and tragic event, we pause to honor their memory—and reflect on the way that day shaped our nation.

09/15/2023

Early Morning First Tee Golf at Sun Valley Elementary was a blast!⛳️Students from the Miles College Golf Team came to teach Sun Valley Elementary the fundamentals of the game. Thank you to the First Tee organization for all of the work that you do!

09/15/2023

Sixty Years Commemoration of Church Bombing

09/15/2023

Last night was special. Councilors Darrell O’Quinn and Carol Clarke took part in an evening of remembrance and reflection at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church as part of the Ballard House Project’s commemoration.

This was a moment to reflect on Birmingham’s living history. Some people tend to think of that history – that was captured in black and white images – as being in the distant past. Ancient history.

But to this day, even gathered with us last night, are people who risked their lives for the pursuit of justice and equality. And in doing so, helped change the world. Their courage can never be overstated nor forgotten.

09/14/2023

A busy, fun weekend ahead! We hope you’ll make plans to join us! 🎶🍃🧹

09/12/2023

DID YOU KNOW: Council President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman has been selected as one of the elected city council delegates to attend “Local Government 2030: Action for the Future, a National Convening of Practitioners and Elected Officials” on January 26-27, 2024.

The group will convene at the Phoenix Campus of Arizona State University and will discuss best practices and share ideas about local government operations. The group of delegates are all under the age of 40.

As the youngest member of the Birmingham City Council, President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman has a unique perspective of the importance of getting young people involved in local politics.

During her time with Local Government 2030, Councilor Smitherman hopes to share ideas with local officials about ways to address food insecurity, improvements to aging infrastructure, flood mitigation and environmental issues.

09/12/2023

Special called Utilities and Technology Committee Meeting 9.12.23

09/12/2023

Public Safety Committee Meeting 9.12.23

09/12/2023

🚨BREAKING NEWS 🚨The Birmingham City Council has voted unanimously to update the City’s Parking and Towing Ordinances to help alleviate some of the concerns from residents and visitors to the city. The key changes include, but are not limited to increasing insurance requirements for operators; clarifying proof of payment to help drivers with dispute options; additional payment options — the use of mobile and web payment systems; and perhaps most importantly, improved requirements for uniform signage on parking lots across the city. This is a developing story and more information will be made available