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Randall Woodfin promises free college to high school graduates

Associated Press August 28, 2019

The mayor of Alabama’s largest city is promising to help students there attend the state’s public colleges “tuition free,” but many details of the plan are yet to come. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin posted a video Wednesday describing his so-called “Birmingham Promise.” He created a stir Tuesday when he tweeted that in 2020, Birmingham high school graduates could attend in-state public colleges “tuition free.” Woodfin says the program is aimed at covering funding gaps after students apply for financial aid. He adds Birmingham will contribute $10 million over five years and private donors would provide additional funds. Woodfin likened the program to a moon shot, adding “fundraising won’t

Will Lochamy: Lol’ing at Randall Woodfin’s idea to rename the Birmingham Crossplex after Larry Langford

Will Lochamy February 25, 2019

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is pushing to have the Birmingham Crossplex named after Larry Langford and people are lol’ing. I’ve sided with this mayor on almost everything during his short tenure, but I’m torn on this one. I know that Langford was crooked, but I also feel like his wild, unrealistic visions for Birmingham played a large role in kicking off the renaissance that our city has experienced. Maybe we didn’t get a beluga whale or a dome stadium, but he gave us this chip on our shoulder. He made us think we could be a city worthy of having the things that other cities had. Plus, naming

Game on for the mayors: Randall Woodfin bets on Birmingham Iron in wager with Memphis mayor

Elizabeth Patton February 8, 2019

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is publicly announcing his support of the Magic City’s new Alliance of American Football (AAF) team, the Birmingham Iron. Woodfin took to Twitter on Friday in support of the team ahead of their first game against the Memphis Express on Sunday while simultaneously proposing a friendly wager with Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland. “Hey @MayorMemphis. Up for a challenge? If the @aafiron picks up a W this Sunday, the @aafexpress gets lunch for the A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club. Y’all win and the Iron donates to the @MSouthFoodBank. #ForgeOn #BeatMemphis,” Woodfin tweeted. Hey @MayorMemphis. Up for a challenge? If the @aafiron picks up a

Terri Sewell, Randall Woodfin weigh-in on Birmingham indictments surrounding EPA clean-up site

Elizabeth Patton November 15, 2018

A Jefferson County grand jury on Tuesday indicted the Southeast regional administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and a former Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Commissioner for violating state ethics laws in his work to stop the listing of North Birmingham’s Superfund site on the EPA’s National Priorities List (NPL). The North Birmingham 35th Avenue Superfund Site consists of contaminated soil from industrial pollution. Alabama 7th District U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell believes the indictment is “a step in the right direction.” “This week’s indictment is a step in the right direction for residents of North Birmingham who were the victim of corruption and hazardous pollution,” Sewell said in

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin endorses local candidates

Elizabeth Patton November 5, 2018

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has been busy the past few days making endorsements in local races ahead of Tuesday’s election. Woodfin first took to social media on Saturday where he endorsed Danny Carr for Jefferson County District Attorney. On Sunday he endorsed Felicia Stewart for State House District 46 as well as Mark Pettway for Jefferson County Sheriff. He continued his endorsements Monday morning adding Alli Summerford for State House District 48 to his endorsements list. All of the candidates Woodfin has endorsed are Democrats. Woodfin’s local endorsements thus far: Alli Summerford “Alli’s vision for Alabama is one that so many of us share: well-paying jobs, a 21st century education

B’ham Mayor Randall Woodfin responds to clash with City Council over funds for homeless shelter

Elizabeth Patton October 25, 2018

Two days after Tuesday’s Birmingham City Council meeting, Mayor Randall Woodfin is speaking out about his disappointment over the behavior exhibited at the meeting. On Tuesday, the Firehouse Shelter — a Birmingham, Ala.-based homeless shelter — was hoping to secure a $1 million capital investment, over five years, from the city to help build a new a shelter. But the city council voted against funding the new shelter. “The behavior exhibited during Tuesday’s city council meeting was beyond disappointing,” Woodfin posted on Facebook Thursday morning. “Playing politics with a serious issue like homelessness is unconscionable, especially as temperatures are quickly falling. Making false allegations about a group of people who

The Root 100 names Randall Woodfin one of 2018’s most influential African Americans

Elizabeth Patton September 26, 2018

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin has been listed as one of the most influential African Americans in America by The Root 100. The annual list, ranks innovators, leaders, public figures and game changers ages 25 to 45 who are breaking down barriers and paving the way for the next generation. The Magic City mayor took home the no.32 spot for 2018. “This year’s list of honorees is a reminder of the beauty and brilliance of blackness, at a time when the political and cultural landscape has grown even more hostile to the idea of black achievement,” wrote The Root 100. The list described the 37-year old Woodfin is “a shining example

New band uniforms are more than a fashion statement: (Sorta) supporting Randall Woodfin’s latest proposal

Apryl Marie Fogel September 26, 2018

It’s not a secret, I’m not the biggest Randall Woodfin fan. I could stand for him injecting more substance and less flash into his day-to-day activities: concentrating on say tackling crime rather than smiling for magazine covers, or working on bringing our ever fragmented city together instead of focusing on his political future and that of his party with the launching his own PAC. Those complaints aside, I’d be remiss not to acknowledge my support of one of his latest proposals: new band uniforms for Birmingham’s public high schools with a catch – of course. I wish rather than using tax payer money, which is better suited for

Randall Woodfin wants to buy band uniforms for all 7 Birmingham city high schools

Elizabeth Patton September 24, 2018

Nearly two weeks after news broke that Mountain Brook High School band donated their old uniforms to Birmingham’s Woodlawn High School, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin took to social media to announce that now he wants to buy band uniforms for all seven Birmingham city high schools. “I 100 percent support Birmingham City Schools, particularly our bands. I was a drummer from fourth grade until eighth grade – I walked in their shoes and I understand their commitment to excellence,” Woodfin said in a post accompanying the Monday afternoon video. “Let’s continue to invest in our students.“ According to the video, Woodfin is making a recommendation to the Birmingham City Council that

Dear Mayor Randall Woodfin, Birmingham needs you to focus

Apryl Marie Fogel September 11, 2018

“A deadly week, September homicides could foreshadow record year in Birmingham.” That is the headline that blared from Birmingham Watch I came across this morning. The article speaks to the fact in September alone, there have been six homicides in the Magic City. This puts us on-track to have our most violent year in 20 years. Think about that? Think about how far we’ve come in other areas of growth and development only to face the staggering reality of lives lost to violent crime. With the installation of Patrick Smith, Birmingham’s new police chief in early July, there was much hope that putting additional officers on the road

Randall Woodfin ready to play political king-maker, launches PAC for progressive Democrats

Elizabeth Patton September 10, 2018

Not even a full year into his first term at City Hall and Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin is ready to play political king-maker. In an op-ed published Monday on AL.com, Woodfin announced the launch of his new Political Action Committee (PAC), which aims to “elect the next generation of progressive Democratic leadership in Alabama.” “NextGen Alabama seeks to modify this antiquated approach to Democratic campaigning by focusing on movement building and longevity. We must meet voters in their communities, on their doorsteps and in their churches. That is the only way Democrats will be able to flip conservative states in the South,” Woodfin wrote. Registered with the Secretary of

Randall Woodfin responds to Bimingham weekend shootings: ‘we must double down’

Staff Writer September 6, 2018

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin released a statement on Monday regarding several acts of violence against teenagers in Birmingham over the Labor day weekend. “We as a city must wrap our arms around our children,” Woodfin said in the statement. “We must double down on conflict resolution efforts for our youth. If they won’t come to us, we must go to them. Relationships matter. We must all take responsibility for being the source of wisdom, guidance, restraint and compassion that our children need. Accountability is what will heal our city.” 16-year old William Edwards, a junior at Woodlawn High School, and captain of the school’s football team was shot and killed

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