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Randall Woodfin announces Education, Workforce and Business Committees

Elizabeth Patton October 31, 2017

Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin announced the creation of two committees that will focus on the priorities of his incoming administration during a Monday morning press conference at the Alabama Workforce Training Center. Perry Ward, President of Lawson State Community College, and Fred McCallum, former AT&T president will lead the Education and Workforce Committee. This committee will develop plans to align and expand education and workforce programs to ensure the Magic City is preparing its young people with the skills and education they need for the high-wage, high-demand jobs of the future. Woodfin reiterated one of his campaign themes that the city needs to make “sure we give our children options. And

Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin announces creation of three citizen-led committees

Elizabeth Patton October 24, 2017

Birmingham Mayor-elect Randall Woodfin doesn’t assume office until Nov. 28, but he’s already hard at work on behalf of the Magic City. On Monday, he announced the creation of of three citizen-led committees he believes will play a key role in bringing the city to “its full potential.” The Neighborhood Revitalization and Public Safety Committee — co-chaired by BLOC Global managing partner Herschell Hamilton and Birmingham Police Detective Ralph Patterson — will focus on the creation of more affordable housing, public safety, small business development and improving city transportation. The Transparency and Efficient Government Committee — co-chaired by Birmingham-Southern lecturer Daniel Coleman and business-owner Annie Allen— will be tasked

Randall Woodfin wins Birmingham mayoral runoff, defeats William Bell

Elizabeth Patton October 3, 2017

Step aside William Bell, there’s a new mayor in town. On Tuesday, progressive challenger Randall Woodfin handily bested Bimingham’s seven-year incumbent mayor, Bell, in the city’s contentious runoff mayoral race. Woodfin — a city attorney and member of the Birmingham Board of Education — took home 24,910 votes, 58 percent, over Bell’s 17,353, 41 percent. Bell, who has held a public office in Birmingham longer than Woodfin has even been alive — 40 years — conceded the race around 10 p.m. “Birmingham, this is our moment,” Woodfin told a roaring crowd during his acceptance speech at Haven in Lakeview. “For the last year and six weeks we have been on

With friends like Randall Woodfin the Birmingham workforce doesn’t need enemies

Apryl Marie Fogel September 30, 2017

The run-off election for Birmingham mayor has been a brutal one. Alabama Today has covered stories on both candidates. Interestingly I’ve noticed a trend, when we or anyone covers or questions, Randall Woodfin, he and his supporters cry “fake news.” I’ve seen Woodfin supporters claim he’s the victim of media bias or “fake news” more often in the last month than Donald Trump has in his lifetime. What’s not “fake news” is Woodfin’s comments on Birmingham’s bid to land the second Amazon HQ. A project that could bring up to 50,000 jobs and spur infrastructure growth and investments in transit, education and housing prices. While mayors all around the

Randall Woodfin’s secret partnership with convicted thieves raises major ethical questions.

Staff Writer September 21, 2017

Mayoral Candidate Randall Woodfin has spent the last year promoting his personal and professional resume in his quest to become mayor. He has promoted every detail from his high school days to working with the Botanical Garden and everything in between. So why did he leave out that for the last seven years he has been a leading board member of a company that entitles him to a share of 25 percent of that company’s profits? According to Secretary of State records, on November 29, 2011 Woodfin became a board member of a new company named Caldwell Holdings. According to these documents, he, as said board member, would

Supporters of Birmingham mayoral candidate Randall Woodfin speak up

Staff Writer September 13, 2017

With only three weeks to go until the runoff election in the Birmingham mayoral race, it’s safe to say — it’s become a slugfest. This is far from surprising to anyone who has even casually followed the bitter race between incumbent Mayor William Bell and attorney and former Birmingham school board president Randall Woodfin in the past two weeks since the Aug. 22 primary. Supporters of both candidates have actively taken blows at one another attempting to discredit their opponent. Last week, supporters of Bell — two students and a member of the Birmingham school board — posted two Facebook videos in an effort to a light on their personal

Students, parents and school board member speak out against Randall Woodfin

Staff Writer September 12, 2017

A lot has been said about experience in the race for Birmingham Mayor. In two new videos, students and a member of the Birmingham school board shine a light on their personal experiences with Randall Woodfin speaking about his time and actions serving as President of the Birmingham school board. While the hard facts speak for themselves, information like the Alabama State Board of Education noting the number for failing schools tripled while he was President and three different superintendents were hired and fired over the same period, these post go beyond facts and figures though and point to the personal side of Woodfin’s tenure. It all started last Monday

Birmingham mayoral race heads to a runoff: William Bell vs Randall Woodfin

Elizabeth Patton August 22, 2017

In a result few imagined possible a year ago, progressive Randall Woodfin took first place on Tuesday in the Birmginham mayoral election, forcing a runoff on Oct. 3 with incumbent mayor William Bell. Woodfin, an attorney and former Birmingham school board president, won 41 percent of the vote compared to 37 percent for Bell. To outright win, a candidate needed to earn 50 plus one percent of the vote. Bell has been in office since January 2010.

Birmingham bans use of chokeholds by police

Associated Press July 15, 2020

Mayor Randall Woodfin also issued new guidelines that say city police now have a duty to intervene anytime they see a fellow officer using excessive force.

Birmingham imposes curfew after night of violence, looting

Kim Chandler, Associated Press June 2, 2020

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin appealed for calm in a city known for civil rights demonstrations that turned violent in the 1960s when segregationist officials used dogs and fire hoses on protesters.

Birmingham to vote on ‘shelter in place’ directive

Kim Chandler, Associated Press March 24, 2020

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recommended the order be voted on Tuesday by the city council.

Kelvin Datcher, Frank Woodson competing in Dem runoff for House District 52

Alandra Rocha - Alabama Reflector July 10, 2024

Democratic voters in House District 52 will choose between two nominees Tuesday, each offering distinct approaches to voter concerns. Kelvin Datcher, Birmingham’s deputy director of community development, will face Frank Woodson, a nonprofit executive and former manager at United Parcel Service (UPS), for the district’s Democratic nomination, which includes a section of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and parts of Fairfield and Homewood. They advanced to the runoff after a primary earlier this month. Datcher, who finished first in the six-candidate primary with 38% of the vote, said that while addressing issues in education, crime, housing and career development are important, voters in the district want to

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