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.

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

Smitherman said community service is the most important thing for her and she works to improve the quality of life for District 6 residents.

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, ...

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 ...

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David Russell is running for mayor in the Aug. 26, 2025, Birmingham municipal election. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Your support helps us grow and sustain a newsroom for the City Built to Change ...