Tag: RANDALL WOODFIN

More often than not, good governance is just the enactment of common sense which, unfortunately, is all too uncommon. 

Campaign finance reports show that since then, Silverstein has donated to at least four democrats, including a 2024 contribution to Kamala Harris.

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The day Governor Kay Ivey signed the bill, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and the Birmingham City Council filed suit on behalf of the City of Birmingham, asking the court to "enjoin, restrain, and otherwise prevent the Defendants (named and/or fictitious) from signing SB330 into law."

Jefferson County Commissioner Lashundra Scales announced on Tuesday that she’s running for Mayor of Birmingham.

Earlier this week, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin unveiled his proposed 2026 budget proposal. The budget proposal is $591 million which is up $9 million from last years budet.

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) reacted to complaints from Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin regarding Senate Bill 330, which restructures the makeup of the Birmingham Water Works Board, and House Bill 445, which regulates the manufacturing, wholesale distribution and retail sale of consumable hemp products containing THC or CBD.

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Interim Police Chief Michael Pickett to Chief of the Birmingham Police Department.

Mayor Randall Woodfin recently took to the Birmingham Reddit webpage where he hosted an "ask me anything" (AMA) style conversation titled, "I am Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham. AMA!"

A Birmingham police officer is concerned the public isn't getting the truth from their mayor. That officer, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, had a dire warning. "Read between the lines, it's definitely not safe in Birmingham."

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's book "Son of Birmingham" was released on January 21. It follows his life from his youth through the present day, ending just before the 2024 presidential election.

Lawmakers intend to add further teeth to proposed legislation mandating every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff, with a special emphasis applied to Birmingham and Montgomery.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) recently filed legislation, at the request of House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter, requiring every county and municipal law enforcement agency to disclose annually how many officers are on staff.

Birmingham interim police chief Micheal Pickett just released a “7-Point Crime Reduction Strategy” that includes the City of Birmingham relying on the same federal partners Woodfin dismissed to help decrease crime.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has threatened to cut the funding of any city not fully cooperating with the Trump administration’s deportation efforts, drawing into question Birmingham’s financial future due to Mayor Randall Woodfin’s recent pronouncements on illegal immigration.

As an alarming trend of homicides and violent crime continues, with 11 murders to date versus seven at this point last year, the deadliest year on record for the city, so is Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin's national book tour interviews.

Just weeks into the new year, Birmingham’s Randall Woodfin is demonstrating that he has no room for questions, comments, or dissenting opinions.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently bashed President Donald Trump’s executive actions in his first days of the administration, calling it the "Alabama-fication" of the U.S. Government.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) took aim at those accusing her of mudslinging in the race to replace Birmingham’s Mayor Randall Woodfin, arguing that she was focused on “facts.”

Earlier this week, the City of Birmingham released the "Birmingham Crime Commission Report," which takes a comprehensive look at the city's rising violent crime and homicide rates.

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) announced on Tuesday she was running to be the next mayor of Birmingham. 

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the appointment of Dr. Andre McShan and Dr. Monique Gardner Witherspoon to the Birmingham Water Works Board this week. 

On Friday, it was announced the city is on track for a record-breaking number of homicides. Meanwhile, on Saturday, the mayor announced that he has written his memoir, "Son of Birmingham," which will be released on Jan. 21, 2025.

Here are 10 steps Woodfin has taken to combat violent crime with no luck yet.

In a continuation of drama in the magic city related to ongoing crime, State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) publicly called on Monday for the resignation of Birmingham Police Chief Scott Thurmond for failing to address the "never ending bloodbath" in her district.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) on Wednesday condemned the “devastating” shooting over the weekend in Birmingham that claimed the lives of four people while criticizing the Democratic policies that have led to a deterioration of law enforcement across the United States.

On Tuesday, Givan told 1819 News that she was disappointed that Woodfin decided to engage in personal attacks while his city was in disarray.