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District 6 Councilor· 2025-10-28 - 2029-10-01

Crystal N. Smitherman

Birmingham

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Term ending Oct 1, 2029.

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Jan 2026[86]

Demolition of unsafe buildings citywide

Demolition and abatement costs are typically assessed as liens against the properties.

high↓Apr 2026[42]

Pratt-Ensley Framework Plan rezoning

high↑Sep 2026[35]

Youth and young adult homelessness services

Combined contracts of up to $127,250 in city funds.

high→Jan 2026[33]

Cultural, educational and community funding agreements

Amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, drawn from district discretionary funds and the general fund.

medium→Jan 2026[32]

Weeds nuisance abatement — 190 properties

Owners who don't clean up face abatement costs assessed as special liens on their properties.

high→Aug 2026[30]

Box culvert emergency repair on 66th Street South

Up to $119,200 for emergency culvert and roadway repair.

medium↑Feb 2026[28]

Neighborhood nuisance and inoperable vehicle abatements

Costs are assessed to the property or vehicle owners, not the general taxpayer.

medium↑Apr 2026[23]

Pine Knoll Vista drainage project

$221,292.50 contract funded through a DOT appropriation.

high↑Apr 2026[23]

Opiate settlement funds for Neighborhood Revitalization

$609,699.33 in settlement money, not general taxpayer dollars.

high↑Apr 2026[21]

Traffic calming speed cushions for West End Manor area

$14,304.64 redirected from the West End Manor Neighborhood Association account.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Woodcrest Road South closure

Not specified.

high→Sep 2026[20]

Zoning amendment on Affordable Housing Density Bonus

medium↓Jan 2026[19]

Alcohol license applications citywide

No direct cost to the City; the licenses support local business operations and events.

high↑May 2026[19]

Micro shelters for unhoused residents extended

Up to $70,000 in city funds through June 30, 2027.

medium↑Sep 2026[15]

Emergency sinkhole repair on Roberts Industrial Drive

Up to $32,950 from DOT funding.

high↑Sep 2026[15]

Boys & Girls Club rezoning at 1259 Huffman Road

high↓Sep 2026[15]

Parkside hotel tax rebates

A 10-year property tax abatement (school taxes excluded) plus a state lodging tax rebate supporting the hotel project — no net cost figure was published.

medium↑Mar 2026[13]

Magic City Classic city contract

Up to $2 million of city money for event goods and services.

high↑May 2026[12]

$11 million purchase of 2001 Park Place North

$11 million purchase price plus up to $15 million in public building warrants.

high↑Jan 2026[11]

Neighborhood blight abatement across the city

Liens on owners range from about $5,400 to $24,700 per property.

Decisions during term (629)

Recorded while Smitherman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes8-0Jul 28, 2026

Resolution 1527-26 — Commending Shannon Malcolm, 2026 Fair Housing Champion

approvedVoted yes8-0Jul 21, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions 1487-26 through 1525-26)

approvedVoted yes7-0Jul 21, 2026

Resolution No. 1526-26 — Public hearing set on 1240 22nd Street South rezoning

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Alpha United, Inc., for the transfer of an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at Alpha Food Mart 3, 1101 Bankhead Highway West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, and the hearing of all…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Ghotra, LLC, for the transfer of an Off Premise Beer and Wine License to be used at Med Center Food Mart, 1240 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, Alabama 35233, and the hearing of all interested…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Saltline Hospitality, LLC, for the transfer of a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at Ocean, 1218 20th Street South, Birmingham, Alabama 35205, and the hearing of all interested parties.

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Crayton Solutions, LLC, for a Restaurant Retail Liquor License to be used at SZND Bayou, 432 8th Avenue West, Birmingham, Alabama 35204, and the hearing of all interested parties.

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution granting an Operating Authority Permit with one (1) Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience to Professional Driver Service, LLC, 1360 Kensington Boulevard, Calera, Alabama 35040, to be used in the operation of a…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Nikolas Wiley for a Towing Service License to be used at New Towing, 3029 Summit Ridge Drive, Adamsville, Alabama 35005, to operate one (1) wrecker on the streets of Birmingham.

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution relative to the application of Raod Alzouhiri for a Towing Service License to be used at RMZ Body Shop, LLC, 2521 Chandabrook Circle, Pelham, Alabama 35124, to operate one (1) wrecker on the streets of Birmingham.

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement of the nuisances existing on the following properties and the costs of such abatement to be assessed against and constitute a lien upon such properties, and the hearing of all interested parties

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

approved7-0Jul 21, 2026

A Resolution authorizing the abatement and removal of the following inoperable motor vehicle as a public nuisance existing on the following property and the costs of removal to be assessed against the registered owner of the vehicle, and…

Voting record (252)

240 yes11 no1 abstained

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Voted yesJul 28, 2026

unanimous consent be granted to adopt said ordinance

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

its adoption

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

unanimous consent be granted to adopt said resolution

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

its adoption

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

said resolution be adopted

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

their adoption

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

said ordinance be adopted

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

Resolution 1527-26 — Commending Shannon Malcolm, 2026 Fair Housing Champion

Voted yesJul 28, 2026

its adoption

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Adoption of Consent Agenda (Resolutions 1487-26 through 1525-26)

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

adoption [of the resolutions and ordinances introduced as consent agenda matters]

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

its adoption [of RESOLUTION NO. 1526-26]

Voted yesJul 21, 2026

Resolution No. 1526-26 — Public hearing set on 1240 22nd Street South rezoning

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

adoption [of the resolutions and ordinances introduced as consent agenda matters]

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

its adoption [RESOLUTION NO. 1486-26]

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

that unanimous consent be granted to adopt said ordinance

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Adoption of consent agenda (Resolutions 1434-26 through 1482-26 and Ordinance 26-104)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

its adoption [RESOLUTION NO. 1483-26]

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

that said ordinance be adopted

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

its adoption [RESOLUTION NO. 1484-26]

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

its adoption [RESOLUTION NO. 1485-26]

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-105 — Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program agreement

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Resolution No. 1483-26 — FEMA Village Creek Stormwater Park grant application

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Resolution No. 1484-26 — Zoning Board of Adjustment appointment

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Resolution No. 1485-26 — Design Review Committee reappointments

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Resolution No. 1486-26 — Public hearing set for 5900 Avenue M rezoning

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

that unanimous consent be granted to adopt said ordinance

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

that said ordinance be adopted

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

adoption [of the resolutions and ordinances introduced as consent agenda matters]

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

its adoption [of RESOLUTION NO. 1430-26]

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

its adoption [of RESOLUTION NO. 1431-26]

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

its adoption [of RESOLUTION NO. 1432-26]

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

that unanimous consent be granted to adopt said ordinance

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

that said ordinance be adopted

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Nuisance abatement and lien assessment (Res. 1370-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Thornton Enterprises forgivable loan (Res. 1371-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

CDBG Critical Repair agreement with HouseProud Atlanta (Res. 1372-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Demolition of unsafe structures (Res. 1373-26 through 1412-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Montclair Road at Ramsey Park drainage contract (Res. 1413-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-102 — Baldwin Properties legal description amendment

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Birmingham Planning Commission appointments (Res. 1430-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Regional Planning Commission appointment (Res. 1431-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Public hearing set for Southern Area rezoning (Res. 1432-26)

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Ordinance No. 26-103 — protective security for elected officials

Voted yesJul 7, 2026

Consent agenda purchasing resolutions (Res. 1414-26 through 1429-26)

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

that unanimous consent be granted for immediate consideration to adopt said ordinance

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

adoption [of the resolutions and ordinances introduced as consent agenda matters]

Voted yesJun 30, 2026

that said ordinance be adopted

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

unanimous consent be granted to adopt said resolution

Voted yesJun 23, 2026

unanimous consent be granted to adopt said ordinance