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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Birmingham public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Food access expansion via Community Care Development Network
A $345,130 agreement with Community Care Development Network would expand direct food access across ten existing and four new neighborhood sites, plus a freezer, storage building and delivery trucks.
Data centers in Birmingham
The council took up the second reading of an ordinance that would temporarily pause data centers in Birmingham while the city studies the issue. The outcome isn't shown in the record available.
Critical Repair Program info sessions
Nearly $2.4 million in federal grant money will fund urgent repairs to low-income homeowners' houses through four nonprofit partners.
Data center water usage
A resident raised concerns about the water system serving a data center during public comment — a growing issue as large facilities strain local utilities.