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Council moves forward on Master Solution LLC lobby contract amid questions about mayoral signature

Birmingham City Council · May 9, 2026
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Summary

Council authorized a revised contract and directed the president to sign a lobbying contract with Master Solution LLC after debate over whether the mayor would sign and whether council action conflicted with the mayor–council act; legal staff said general law authorizes council direction.

The city council considered an addendum resolution authorizing the council president to sign a contract with Master Solution LLC and to advance the lobby registration documents, directing the mayor’s office to complete administrative measures. The item drew questions about whether such an action infringed on the mayor’s authority under the mayor–council act because the…

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