Beatrice Collins has been working behind the scenes at the City Council and now is making a run to represent Birmingham’s ...

Getting parents involved in the education process and preparing students for life after school are two topics frequently addressed by the candidates.

Justin Smith (Source: Smith campaign) Justin Smith Residence: Ensley Political experience: Worked on Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and Randall Woodfin’s mayoral campaign in 2017.

Brian Gunn (Source: Gunn campaign) Brian Gunn Residence: Birmingham (District 4 native) Professional experience: Engagement manager for the Rochester, New York-based nonprofit Measures for Justice, ...

Smitherman said community service is the most important thing for her and she works to improve the quality of life for ...

Marilyn James-Johnson,. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Marilyn James-Johnson Age: 57 Residence: Birmingham (North Titusville) Political experience: None Professional experience: VA Hospital of ...

Brian K. Rice Age: 45 Residence: Birmingham (Ensley) Political experience: None Professional experience: Construction manager, Defense Department in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 2002-07; business development ...

Kamau Afrika Age: 68 Residence: Birmingham (Smithfield) Political experience: East Thomas Neighborhood Association, president, 1998-2000. Has run a series of unsuccessful campaigns: for the Birmingham ...

Incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration was a frequent target in Tuesday’s debate, sponsored by WJLD.

Marilyn James-Johnson, visiting Kelly Ingram Park, is running for mayor of Birmingham in the 2025 municipal election. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom ...