Birmingham mayor touts carrot and stick approach to crime, takes commission report to the public
The Birmingham Crime Commission, launched several months ago to address the city’s homicide crisis – specifically gun-related murders – rolled out an initial report calling for a multifaceted crime-fighting strategy focusing on both immediate and long-term solutions, on Jan. 6.
Family of Birmingham’s first 2025 homicide victim reacts to crime commission’s report
Mayor Randall Woodfin released Monday morning the Birmingham Crime Commission’s 66-page report aimed at providing a strategy to reduce gun violence in the city.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin provides update with Crime Commission
Mayor Randall Woodfin joined the Birmingham Crime Commission to address the city's rising violence Monday morning. It comes as the city sees a deadly start to the new year -- with already two homicides in Birmingham.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin launches campaign for third term with series of messages to supporters
The race for the Birmingham Mayor’s office is already heating up as an incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin launches early offense against an early vocal critic and challenger.
Mayor Randall Woodfin releases Birmingham Crime Commission report regarding gun violence
Mayor Randall Woodfin releases Birmingham Crime Commission report regarding gun violence
Longtime Birmingham activist aims to bring revolutionary change as mayor
Kamau Afrika said his theme of inner-city investment and development run counter to the well-financed corporate interests who ...
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Woodfin to run for a third term as mayor
Woodfin was widely expected to make another run following electoral victories in 2017 and 2021. This year’s contest will take ...
Urban Alchemy launches $1.7M program in Birmingham to respond to unhoused residents in crisis
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin announced the launch of the HEART program on Tuesday, a new program focused on serving ...
Birmingham looks to become ‘safest city in America’: Crime report charts ‘road map’ after deadliest year
The Birmingham Crime Commission, launched several months ago to address the city’s homicide crisis – specifically gun-related ...