Mayor Woodfin unveils $591 million proposed budget focusing on paving, public safety, youth and unhoused services

Mayor Randall Woodfin presented a proposed $591,000,000 fiscal 2025–26 operating budget to the Birmingham City Council on Tuesday, May 20, saying it builds on recent investments in street resurfacing and public safety.

The mayor framed the proposal around four shared priorities — neighborhood revitalization, public safety, youth investments and services for the unhoused — and listed specific spending: $21.8 million for neighborhood revitalization (including $15 million for street paving); $6 million for rolling stock for public safety plus additional police vehicle funding; $1.5 million for community violence intervention; and an increase in homelessness services. Woodfin also told the council the city will contribute $40,000,000 for the municipal pension fund.

Why it matters: the package mixes one-time capital transfers, ongoing operating commitments and personnel costs. The mayor and councilors said the proposal is intended to maintain momentum on visible infrastructure and public-safety priorities while also expanding non-police violence-reduction programs and boosting employee pay and benefits.

Key figures and program highlights - Total proposed budget: $591,000,000, presented May 20. - Neighborhood revitalization (total): $21,800,000, including $15,000,000 for street paving; $3,000,000 for weed abatement; $2,000,000 for demolition; $1,000,000 for sidewalks; $500,000 for traffic calming; $300,000 for recycling. The mayor noted the city has…