Randall Woodfin (born May 29, 1981) is an American lawyer and politician who is the 34th and current mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, after winning the October 3, 2017, runoff against incumbent William A. Bell. [1]

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has released the Birmingham Crime Commission’s 66-page comprehensive blueprint for reducing homicides and gun violence in Birmingham. It outlines key recommendations that align community assets, law enforcement efforts, and national best practices to achieve measurable results. January 6, 2025.

Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s philosophy of “putting people first” has guided his leadership. Revitalization of the city’s 99 neighborhoods is his top priority.

3 days ago · When Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin needed help putting his memoir in writing, he reached out to veteran journalist, speechwriter and city deputy director of communications, Edward T. Bowser. “When he decided, way, way back in 2022 (to write the book, the mayor) was like, ‘You’re the guy who’s already working with me. You have my voice.

Nov 23, 2021 · Mayor Randall L. Woodfin’s philosophy of “putting people first” has guided his leadership. Revitalization of the city’s 99 neighborhoods is his top priority. He is focused on: enhancing education for young people, fostering a climate …

Jan 21, 2025 · Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin really likes music. That’s one of the throughlines in his new memoir Son of Birmingham which is out January 21. In it he touches on his time in office, the influence of his older brother who died at the hands of gun violence, and of course, his favorite tracks. He spoke with WBHM’s Kelsey Shelton.

Jan 14, 2025 · Birmingham city leaders are engaged in a multifaceted approach to address its most pressing challenge of reducing homicides, Mayor Randall Woodfin said this afternoon. But the answer is not...

Nov 23, 2024 · Woodfin, who has served as mayor since 2017, announced on Saturday that he had written a memoir, “Son of Birmingham,” that will be published through Diversion Books on Jan. 21.

Jan 7, 2025 · The race for the Birmingham Mayor’s office is already heating up as an incumbent mayor Randall Woodfin launches early offense against an early vocal critic and challenger.

2 days ago · As part of our commitment to the truth and holding our elected officials accountable, WVTM 13 Anchor Guy Rawlings sat down with Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin to address the challenges and solutions that face his commitment to making Birmingham safer.Watch the full sit-down interview with WVTM 13 Guy Rawlings in the video player below.A fair assessment?Birmingham is the fourth-most dangerous ...