The SPLC Action Fund has endorsed Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in his bid for reelection, citing his record on economic development, public safety reform, and community investment.
“Growing up in Birmingham and consistently choosing to work as a public servant in so many different roles has enabled Mayor Woodfin to understand the city’s challenges in a very personal way,” said Madison Hollon, program manager of political campaigns for the SPLC Action Fund.
“His approach to public safety, for example, centers around understanding how youth become involved in criminal activities and offering alternatives that can redirect their focus to the kinds of education and skills-development programs that build more prosperous communities,” Hollon said. “The SPLC Action Fund enthusiastically supports Mayor Woodfin’s bid for reelection and looks forward to watching how he continues to center his constituents’ needs in his plans to revitalize all 99 of Birmingham’s neighborhoods during his next term.”
A native of Birmingham, Woodfin previously worked in the Mayor’s Office Division of Youth Services, served as an assistant city attorney, and was president of the Birmingham Board of Education before becoming mayor.
During his tenure, Woodfin has focused on creating pathways to economic prosperity for all residents through investments in infrastructure, education, and housing, while also working to improve public safety through criminal justice reform, mental health support for youth, and violence reduction programs, the SPLC Action Fund said.
The 2025 municipal elections are set for Tuesday, August 26.
