District 3 Councilor· 2025-10-28 - 2029-10-01
Josh Vasa
Birmingham
About
Josh Vasa's platform centers on community engagement, emphasizing attentive listening to the residents of District 3. He prioritizes balancing thoughtful neighborhood preservation with proactive planning for Birmingham's future development.
Campaign promises (2)
- transparencyHe plans to carry on a legacy of listening to the constituents of District 3.
- developmentHe is committed to protecting local neighborhoods while planning for Birmingham's future growth.Related votes
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Top issues during term (14)(Parks Rec)
Cultural, educational and community funding agreements
Amounts ranged from $500 to $500,000, drawn from district discretionary funds and the general fund.
Huffman Ball Park accessibility improvements
Adds $30,599.53 in District 1 special project funds, for a total of $1,080,839.97.
Historical Commission appointments
None.
East Lake arts courtyard funding
City allocation not to exceed $22,900.
Central Library elevator repairs
Up to $364,925.77 from the City.
Red Mountain Park funding
Up to $250,000 in city funds toward Red Mountain Park operations.
School athletic court upgrades across 34 campuses
Up to about $4.5 million in city spending on school courts.
CrossPlex Pool HVAC replacement
Up to $1,944,418.50 from surplus funds.
Neighborhood association support funding
Roughly $5,000 per neighborhood annually across picnic, party, and supply allocations, plus targeted grants.
Highland Park Pro Shop HVAC replacement
$36,150, funded entirely by insurance reimbursement rather than new tax revenue.
Village Creek Linear trail funding shuffle
$347,115.69 redirected to the Village Creek Linear trail.
East Side Park redevelopment
Up to $1 million total, with $750,000 federal ARPA funding.
Birmingham Youth Sports League youth programming
Up to $500,000 in city funds.
Library governance and funding
About $25,700 in library purchases plus $6,000 redirected to three neighborhood associations.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Vasa was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Parks Rec.
Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)
No votes found matching Parks Rec.