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Mayor Woodfin’s Operating Budget Passes Vote of City Council

BIRMINGHAM – Mayor Randall Woodfin’s proposed operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020 was passed by the City Council Tuesday, July 23, 2019 on a 7-1 vote. The $451 million operating […]

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Public Works announces new bulk trash pick-up schedule for November 2019

To better serve Birmingham residents, Public Works has issued a new bulk trash, boxes, furniture, brush and limbs pick-up schedule for November 2019. Please note: household garbage pick-up will not […]

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Fire Station 27 environmental report released, city announces next steps

BIRMINGHAM – A comprehensive study for the presence of airborne mold and spores, asbestos and nuisance dust conducted at Fire Station 27 has been completed and the city has announced […]

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Officer Cullen Stafford continues to recover following downtown shootout

Officer Cullen Stafford is continuing to recover from multiple surgeries after being injured in a downtown Birmingham shooting, Police Chief Patrick Smith said Thursday, July 18, in a joint news […]

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New Birmingham Police Department academy graduates and newly-promoted sergeants and lieutenant will be honored on July 19 at Bill Harris Arena

July 16, 2019 Mayor Randall L. Woodfin announced today that several Birmingham Police Department officers will be honored on Friday, July 19 during a promotional ceremony at 10 a.m. at Bill Harris Arena. Eleven officers […]

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Birmingham will be one of several Alabama cities to participate in the no sales tax, back-to-school shopping weekend, July 19-21.

Birmingham will be one of several Alabama cities to participate in the no sales tax, back-to-school shopping weekend, July 19-21. Several items, including clothing, supplies and computers that meet certain […]

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Birmingham teacher offers summer camp to help boost students’ writing and public speaking skills

Denise Miller is working to make a difference in the way students express themselves. Through her Writing for Winners Academy Summer Camp, she focuses on creating stronger and more effective […]

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Mayor Woodfin secures successful passage of amendment to help reduce food deserts in Birmingham

On Tuesday, July 9, the Mayor’s Office was successful in getting an amendment approved to help reduce food deserts and improve residents’ access to healthy foods. The city’s Department of Innovation […]

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Mayor Woodfin announces city partnership with non-profits to promote conflict resolution

BIRMINGHAM – Mayor Randall Woodfin announced Tuesday, July 9 that the City of Birmingham will be extending its efforts to encourage conflict resolution among youth in Birmingham. The Mayor’s Office […]

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