Birmingham District 3 plans neighborhood meetings and honors community initiatives

The Birmingham City Council convened on April 1, 2025, to discuss various community initiatives and updates. The meeting began with a focus on neighborhood support, highlighting a new program aimed at assisting residents. Attendees were encouraged to join a waitlist for assistance by calling (404) 464-5950 or visiting the program's website.

Council members expressed gratitude for the successful hosting of the NCAA women's tournament, with particular commendation for Chief Mitchell and the Birmingham Police Department for their efforts in ensuring a smooth event. Despite some concerns about local awareness of the tournament, the overall sentiment was one of pride in the city's capabilities to host significant events.

Councilor Abbott announced the upcoming planning and zoning meeting scheduled for April 9 at 3:30 PM, noting a vacancy on the design review committee for a building trade practitioner. Resumes are due by April 17, and residents were reminded to report neighborhood issues through the 311 service or the MyVM 311 app, which allows for detailed reporting.

Councilor Moore provided updates on neighborhood association meetings, including those in Brownsville Heights and Collegeville, scheduled for the following Monday. He also noted the cancellation of the community development committee meeting due to a lack of submissions and reminded residents of the park and recreation board meeting at Legion Field the next day at 9 AM. The council is actively seeking lifeguards to ensure pool openings this summer.

In closing, Councilor Moore congratulated a local couple on their recent marriage and acknowledged the birthday of the director of community development, Dr. Megan Venable Thomas. The meeting underscored the council's commitment to community engagement and support, with several initiatives aimed at enhancing local involvement and services.