Budget surplus to fund investments in neighborhoods, personnel and facilities

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s investment priorities have received final, unanimous approval from the Birmingham City Council to provide city employees with a 5% cost of living adjustment, increase personnel for Birmingham Fire and Rescue Services, improve and build key venues and support neighborhoods, libraries, parks and recreation centers through an $81 million budget surplus.

“I want to thank members of the council for working with me to achieve this major investment in our community,” Mayor Woodfin said. “Our responsible budgeting process which saw savings while also a significant boost in tax revenue provided the city with an $81 million surplus. Our priority is to invest in our greatest strengths – our neighborhoods, our employees and our facilities.”

For a full breakdown of the plans for how surplus funds will be used, see coverage by Bham Now, visit our official newsroom or watch the full press conference by clicking the buttons below.

WVTM covers how Page Pals can change the trajectory of our youths' lives

WVTM President and General Manager Susana Schuler shares a moment of clarity while hearing Mayor Woodfin give the State of the City Address.

Schuler recalls, "During last week’s State of the City address at the Birmingham Kiwanis meeting, Mayor Randall Woodfin said the best way our business community can help affect positive change in the city is to engage young people by 3rd grade in developing strong academic skills especially reading proficiency.

As a business leader, that’s not the answer I was expecting but it empowered me by knowing I as an individual can make a difference."

Click the button below to watch or read more about how an investment in our 3rd-grade scholars through Page Pals can change the trajectory of their lives.

Cornell Wesley recognized as 40 Under 40 in economic development

Cornell Wesley, director of Innovation and Economic Opportunity for the City of Birmingham, has been announced as a recipient of the 2023 Economic Development 40 Under 40 Award, the biennial award recognizing rising stars under 40 years old in the economic development industry.  

The awards program is hosted by Development Counsellors International (DCI), a New York-based integrated marketing firm that works with economic development and travel organizations around the globe, and Jorgenson Consulting, a leading national executive search firm serving organizations in non-profit, economic, and community development industries.

We are extremely proud to have leadership in Birmingham whose service is being recognized nationally. Click the button below to learn more about Wesley's honor.