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Woodfin is calling for a local vote on gun permits to address rising homicides, urging lawmakers to empower Birmingham residents.
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Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin stories
Local news
The 19-member advisory commission is tasked with developing strategies to reduce homicides.
Public safety
The Birmingham VIP2 has seen high rates of success and low rates of incarceration and retaliation among its clients since 2023.
Local news
The city of Birmingham will use these funds to purchase additional cameras and install them in high-crime areas.
Legislature
Recently recognized as the “Crime Stopper of the Year,” Rep. Treadaway will sit on a new committee on urban crime.
Local news
Mayor Randall Woodfin last year pardoned more than 15,000 people convicted of minor marijuana crimes between 1990 and 2020.
Local news
Woodfin will bring the proposal to a committee Monday, with full approval from the council possible as soon as Tuesday.
State
Saturday’s showcase included models from Ford, Chevy, Kia, BMW, Tesla, Nissan, Jaguar, Volkswagen and Rivian.
Local news
Before the crowd Tuesday, Woodfin pledged continued focus on city public safety and touted accomplishments from the previous term.
National
President Biden will sign the legislation into law Monday at the White House.