District 9 Councilor (President Pro Tem)· 2025-10-28 - 2029-10-01
LaTonya A. Tate
Birmingham
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Top issues during term (20)(Public Safety)
Demolition of unsafe buildings citywide
Demolition and abatement costs are typically assessed as liens against the properties.
Youth and young adult homelessness services
Combined contracts of up to $127,250 in city funds.
Weeds nuisance abatement — 190 properties
Owners who don't clean up face abatement costs assessed as special liens on their properties.
Neighborhood nuisance and inoperable vehicle abatements
Costs are assessed to the property or vehicle owners, not the general taxpayer.
Micro shelters for unhoused residents extended
Up to $70,000 in city funds through June 30, 2027.
Alcohol license applications citywide
No direct cost to the City; the licenses support local business operations and events.
Neighborhood blight abatement across the city
Liens on owners range from about $5,400 to $24,700 per property.
Weed abatement of 304 properties
Property owners will owe the City for cleanup costs; residents benefit from cleared lots at no cost unless they own a listed parcel.
Drone fine near entertainment events
OffenderWatch offender notification system
Up to $29,999.97 over three years from professional fees funds.
Opioid abatement youth prevention program
Up to $600,000 for a 12-month term through the Opioid Abatement Program.
Central Library elevator emergency
Roughly $379,000 total across the two library repair contracts.
Weed nuisance declarations on 154 properties
Joint park patrol agreement with Mountain Brook
Veterans Memorial Park joint patrol agreement
Jail repair and city facility emergencies
Roughly $1.99 million combined across the three emergency items.
Birmingham City Jail public safety concerns
Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program renewal
No city money — Jefferson County covers up to $1,154,574 through June 2027.
Emergency electrical upgrade at Fire Station #20
$25,766.43 in emergency spending.
AED purchase and monitoring for city facilities
Up to $1,094,184 from the city budget.
Decisions during term (0)
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Voting record (0)(Public Safety)
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