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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Workforce development for underserved residents
Birmingham Corps would get up to $75,000 to offer free career coaching and job-placement services to underserved residents.
Sale of 11 acres in Daniel Payne Industrial Park
The city is considering selling about 11 acres to Scannell Properties for roughly $495,000, to be developed into a 50,000-square-foot office and warehouse facility — new jobs and investment in the industrial park.
Thornton Enterprises job retention loan
The city is lending up to $100,000 — forgivable if goals are met — to help Thornton Enterprises add 10 jobs and improve its facilities.
SWAC Football Games at Legion Field
The city will host two SWAC college football games at Legion Field in 2026 and 2027, kicking off August 26, 2026, with up to $225,000 in city incentives. The city expects an economic boost and community buzz from the games.
Funding for film industry and domestic violence services
Consent items included a one-year, $160,000 deal with Create Birmingham to attract film productions and support the local creative economy, plus funding for One Place Metro Alabama Family Justice Center's services for domestic violence victims and children.