City of Birmingham Mayor's Office

What's happening around the world is important. What's happening in our nation is important. What's happening in Alabama is important. What's happening in Jefferson County is important. What's happening in the City of Birmingham is important. But, is anything more important to you than what is happening in your own neighborhood? The house to the left of you. The house to the right of you. I am pre-occupied with problem-solving for our residents no matter what else is happening in the world. We are piloting a new solution for Birmingham's #EastLake neighborhood. It's called 'Safe Streets' and it's about more than just rooting out violent crime, illegal dumping, and prostitution. It's also about seeding hope. And, it's about supporting residents who seek to restore pride where they reside. And, yeah, it's about reducing #gunviolence. Take a look. #puttingpeoplefirst https://lnkd.in/gG5gMdbQ

We live in a nation led by people with strong opinions on every side of the aisle. I'm not even sure there is an aisle these days. But, there is always room for leaders to find common ground for the sake of the people they serve. I found some common ground on adding more jobs in the fastest growing part of Alabama's economy with Governor Ivey, Senator Katie Britt, and Congresswoman Terri Sewell. Birmingham is uniquely positioned to secure Alabama's economic future through #biotech. #alabama #nationalsecurity #cities #bipartisan #innovation #birminghamalabama #puttingpeoplefirst https://lnkd.in/gDqWwnfb

In the newest episode of 99 Voices, Laney DeJonge shares how the community is getting down and dirty to preserve Alabama's native plants and nature. Learn more how volunteers from across the city and the support from Lea Ann Macknally of Macknally Land Design have led to native plants in the medians of Highland Park. #puttingpeoplefirst https://lnkd.in/gytrVxSM

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport - BHM recently unveiled a new air cargo facility in #birmingham. Among its uses, the 53,000-square-foot site will be home to international cargo flights from Stuttgart, Germany via global logistics company Kuehne+Nagel. The Birmingham Times reports, "This new partnership at BHM signals a growing trend of using secondary markets to move air cargo in the United States. Smaller airports that have the infrastructure in place and the warehousing capacity to offer are capitalizing on an industry need to get cargo out to customers faster, cheaper, and on a more predictable schedule than is possible at larger, more congested airports." #puttingpeoplefirst Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gT2T7zBY

"America was not built on fear, America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand." - Harry S. Truman

City of Birmingham Department of Youth Services Kids & Jobs summer intern William Horton gives us a glimpse of how his time with the Office of the City Attorney is shaping his view of what's possible for his future. #puttingpeoplefirst Great leadership from Joseph Abrams. https://lnkd.in/gh-yPy7S

From July 5 - 10, 2024, Birmingham will be home to the world’s largest celebration of life - the 2024 Transplant Games of America. Thousands of people from all 50 states and abroad will travel to The Magic City to unite, honor the families who have given the gift of life and raise awareness of organ, eye, and tissue donation and transplantation. The 2024 Transplant Games will bring together thousands of transplant recipients; living donors; donor families; caregivers; individuals on waiting lists; donation and transplant professionals; supporters; volunteers; and spectators for a truly unique and inspiring week.  https://lnkd.in/gB3_jmtb

Neighborhood revitalization doesn't stop at roadwork and removing blight. It also means creating hope for communities by strengthening our work force. Here's a few of the innovative programs and partnerships that are focusing on job training and entrepreneurship in our neighborhoods. #puttingpeoplefirst https://lnkd.in/g9q2S6Sw

#Birmingham is establishing itself as a tech leader in our region, and we're very excited about the conversations and innovations that will stem from #SlossTech2024. Birmingham is a city of builders and all creators are welcome. Sloss Tech. Great job, Deontée Gordon! #puttingpeoplefirst

I told y'all we would put this project in motion soon. The Family Fun Center at CrossPlex took a huge step forward this week with approval of its design. -Skating Rink -Bowling Alley -Bounce zone -Event Space for rent -Video gaming -Table games -E/A Sports area -Food Court Take a look. #puttingpeoplefirst https://lnkd.in/gvaYJvCm