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Mayor Bell announces Hurricane Harvey drive; visiting Japanese scholar praises Birmingham's neighborhood programs

Birmingham City Council · May 7, 2026
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Mayor William Bell announced a citywide donation drive to support Hurricane Harvey relief and introduced Dr. Soichiro Mayama, a visiting scholar who commended Birmingham's neighborhood participation programs and the city's role in NUSA awards.

Mayor William Bell told the council the city will collect relief items for residents affected by Hurricane Harvey, asking citizens to donate bottled water, canned goods, cleaning supplies and canned pet food at collection sites from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning tomorrow through Sunday.

“Starting tomorrow, the city of Birmingham will be collecting items for relief in the Houston…

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