Tag: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City School students speak to Democrats and Republicans about cuts...
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Members of the Birmingham City Council traveled to Washington D.C. to lobby against proposed cuts to the federal budget.
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Understanding, mentors needed to curb violence in the city
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
More than 200 Birmingham residents got a chance this week to ask city, state, county and community leaders about issues...
Birmingham City Council passes sanctuary city resolution
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution declaring Birmingham a sanctuary city which would protect citizens regardless...
Construction on Crossplex Village could begin by mid-January
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Construction on the Crossplex Village in Five Points West could begin as soon as mid-January, said Developer Bob Nesbitt of...
$2.58M legal payment violated City Code, say some on Birmingham City...
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
Some Birmingham City Council members said Tuesday they had serious concerns about a $2.58 million legal payment to C.W. Woods...
“Classic Giving Back” project to return for big game
Special to The Times
The Birmingham City Council will once again present its Classic Giving Back project in conjunction with the 75th Annual Magic City...
Birmingham City Council returns to neighborhoods to discuss 2016 budget
By Ariel Worthy
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council heard “loud and clear” what the citizens wanted for their neighborhoods, said President Johnathan Austin, as...
Tragic City: Residents suffer as mayor, council feud
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
Bitterness and standoffs roiling the City Council chambers. Clashes and confrontations on display in the public arena. Potholes proliferating on...
Birmingham inks $61.3 million deal with Trane U.S. Inc. for energy...
By Barnett Wright
The Birmingham Times
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved a $61.3 million agreement with Trane U.S. Inc. to upgrade lighting, air-conditioners, roofs...
