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Residents urge action on unsolved homicide and persistent drainage problems during public comment

Birmingham City Council · May 7, 2026
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Summary

Multiple residents told the council about a cold homicide investigation and long-running neighborhood drainage problems; the mayor's staff and public-works representatives pledged follow-up, inspections and on-site meetings after the meeting.

A series of public commenters used the council’s public-comment period to press city officials for help on violent crime and infrastructure problems.

Angela Cheatham identified herself and said her son was murdered Aug. 16 of the prior year; she said repeated calls and emails to police detectives and city staff had gone unanswered and asked the council and mayor’s office for help…

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