Root 100 names Mayor Woodfin one of the most influential African Americans
Read Time 1 MinutesBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has been listed as one of the most influential African Americans by The Root 100.
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BJCTA, others could lose out in Birmingham’s proposed 2019 budget
Read Time 2 MinutesOn Tuesday, Mayor Randall Woodfin outlined the city’s fiscal 2019 budget to the Birmingham City Council and public. What organizations are missing out on the proposed $436 million?
Birmingham mayor releases ‘The Woodfin Way’
Read Time 2 MinutesBirmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin’s community progress report highlighted recommendations from more than 800 Birmingham residents. He calls the report “The Woodfin Way”.
It’s totally OK that Mayor Woodfin tweets, Birmingham
Read Time 2 MinutesYes, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin tweeted to Delta Air Lines this week and somehow made national headlines. Now, let’s get fired up about some other current, civic-related news, like bike lanes for everyone and technical classes for…
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin adds media personalities to team
Read Time 2 MinutesI bet you know these two, Birmingham! Mayor Randall Woodfin tapped Rick Journey and Chanda Temple to lead his public information efforts.
Birmingham’s new mayor announces leadership team
Read Time 2 MinutesThis group will advise Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin, listen to citizens and share ideas. Who are they?
Birmingham still waiting to approve 2018 budget
Read Time 2 MinutesLooks like Birmingham’s budget will be approved … sometime? What’s taking the city council so long?
For Birmingham to thrive, Woodfin says it’s all about education and economic development
Read Time 2 MinutesYou’ve heard Mayor-elect Woodfin throw around these terms this election year: education and economic development. What does Birmingham’s new mayor have in mind?
Before taking office, Woodfin organizes Birmingham community via committees
Read Time 2 MinutesAt his most-recent press conference on Monday, Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin chose local movers and shakers to head citizen-led committees that address “city services.” Bold move or pomp and circumstance? Only time will tell.
Meet the two people leading Mayor-Elect Woodfin’s transition into office
Read Time 2 MinutesBirmingham’s Mayor-Elect Randall Woodfin takes office November 28. To kick things off, Woodfin tapped two Birmingham heavyweights to lead his transition team. Who are they?
Five things you need to know about Birmingham and Amazon
Read Time 2 MinutesOur outgoing mayor is for it, and our incoming mayor is ready for the possibilities. Who else is involved with Birmingham’s bid to attract Amazon’s new headquarters to the Magic City?
More than 100 cities are vying for Amazon’s attention. How does Birmingham stack up?
Read Time 2 MinutesWell, for starters, we’ve been ranked number one.
Birmingham votes in new mayor, new council members and new school board members
Read Time 2 MinutesYour voices have been heard, Birmingham. You voted for change and received it. There are new faces on the city council, the school board and in the mayor’s office.
Randall Woodfin is the new mayor of Birmingham
Read Time 2 MinutesUPDATE: Randall Woodfin has been declared the winner of Birmingham’s mayoral race, beating incumbent William Bell. Please stay tuned for updates. PREVIOUSLY:Â Birmingham divided by mayoral runoff, but is it enough to increase voter turnout?
Birmingham runoffs for mayor, city council and school board only one week away
Read Time 2 MinutesOn Tuesday, Birmingham voters head to the polls in a city-wide election runoff. Mayor, city council and school board seats are up for grabs. Incumbent William Bell and former Birmingham School Board President Randall Woodfin will face…