Following a public hearing on Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council voted unanimously to revoke the business license of the USA Economy Lodge hotel (located at the 7900 block of Hwy 78), citing a pattern of criminal activity.
During the public hearing, Birmingham Police officers detailed a litany of calls and…
Following the situation that unfolded this past week with several trains blocking intersections for prolonged periods of time, Council President Wardine Alexander along with President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman met virtually with representatives with Norfolk Southern (NS) to discuss the issue.
Also on the call were Transportation Committee Chair…
During Tuesday’s meeting, President Wardine Alexander announced the new Council committee assignments. No committees will be meeting this week as the Councilors work on restructuring their respective meetings and times. Here is a list of the the new Council Committee Assignments:
ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
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Residents throughout Districts 6 and 7 have been experiencing an increased number of trains blocking intersections in recent weeks.
Council President Wardine Alexander and President Pro Tem Crystal Smitherman have brought this issue to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration to help seek a solution from federal regulators.
According to…
As of today, Council President Pro Tem Wardine Alexander has officially been awarded the $75,000 E Pluribus Unum (UNUM) Fellows Grant and her office is beyond excited to announce that funding will go towards creating a workforce development pipeline between Lawson State Community College (LSCC) and Buffalo Rock that will…
The Birmingham City Council has partnered with NFL FLAG Football, the Housing Authority Birmingham District (HABD), and the Birmingham Park Board for a youth flag football weekend at Legion Field beginning Friday, August 27th.
The weekend activities will start with an NFL FLAG In-Schools Day, where alongside the Atlanta…
The following is a statement from District 1 Councilor Clinton Woods:
Yesterday I learned that the state historic landmark that was installed in Kelly Ingram Park to honor the contributions of my grandfather, Bishop Calvin Woods, has been destroyed. I am extremely angry and disappointed. …
Birmingham City Councilor Crystal Smitherman will be hosting the annual District 6 Job Fair on Friday, June 11 at the Memorial Park Recreation Center from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Her office has partnered with some of the areas largest employers who will be looking to fill positions. Companies like…
The Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (HABD) is gearing up for its Annual Summer Youth Program and is pleased to have the support of Birmingham City Councilor Steven Hoyt. …
As a way to incentivize all residents to get a COVID-19 vaccine, Council President William Parker will be presenting a multipronged vaccine sweepstakes plan at Tuesday’s Council meeting.
The $13 million plan would be funded entirely through the $141 million Birmingham received from the American Rescue Plan Act.
President Parker’s…
