Getting things done

Our work this term

These are some of our most impactful accomplishments achieved during my second term, demonstrating a persistent commitment to infrastructure improvement, public safety, economic development, social support, and community advancement.

$8 Million Housing Repair Investment

Expanded the LandBank Authority and directed $8 million toward housing repairs to prevent displacement and maintain community ties.

$15.8 Million Police Recruitment & Retention Plan

Approved a comprehensive plan to recruit and retain officers, ensuring adequate law enforcement presence and responsiveness.

Guaranteed Income for Single Mothers (Embrace Mothers Initiative)

110 single mothers received $375 per month for a year to help with childcare, bills, and essentials—enabling them to pursue education, employment, and family goals.

Crime & Mental Health Intervention Initiatives

  • Key Investments:

  • $8M/year for gun violence prevention, re-entry programs, and mental health services.

  • $2.4M RESTORE program for at-risk youth.

  • $4.2M federal grant for Real Time Crime Center.

  • Mental health curriculum and counseling partnerships in schools and the community.

Future Forward Small Business Grant Program

Partnered with the Penny Foundation to award grants to eight District 6 businesses, promoting entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Homeless Services: HEART & Home For All Programs

Launched the HEART team for direct engagement and emergency services and approved nearly $2.7 million for the Home For All pilot, creating up to 75 micro-shelters with counseling and recovery services.

STEM Education & Academic Support

Established a STEM lab at Washington K-8, partnered with Better Basics to deliver math and science support, and created programs like YouthSpeak and back-to-school giveaways.

Infrastructure Improvements

Annually approved funds for key infrastructure upgrades:

  • $15M for street paving

  • $1M for sidewalks

  • $500K for traffic calming

  • Additional funds for weed abatement, demolition, and recreation center renovations

$10.3 Million Economic Development Incentives

Supported and approved economic incentives to attract and support development initiatives in District 6 and the wider community.

More accomplishments

Educational Initiatives

  • Partnered with UAB CORD to bring science and math tutors and additional resources to Washington K-8 and Hemphill Elementary

  • Gave away school supplies at Washington K-8 and Hemphill Elementary Schools

  • MLK Project 2020: Clean D6 Schools with CMS (Christian Service Mission) and Dawson Memorial Baptist Church

Housing

  • 2019-2021: Partnering with Navigate to demolish and plan housing for the North Titusville Community (demolishing 5th Court apartments behind Titusville Library)

  • 2020-2021: 2nd Phase of The Villas At Titusville

Beautification (Demolition, Parks)

  • Demolishing the Center St apartments by the railroad tracks in South Titusville

  • Partnering with Park and Recreation and West End Arlington Neighborhood Association to renovate and install new equipment at Woodward Park (construction starts in 2021)

  • Partnering with the Neighborhood Associations, 95.7 and 98.7 and 94.9 radio stations, and Rotaract Club of Birmingham to host community clean-ups throughout the district

Environment

  • Lead Councilor for City Wide Recycling Pilot Program

COVID19 Testing Sites and Vaccination

  • Partnering with UAB to bring COVID testing sites to District 6

  • Partnering with Cahaba Medical to bring mass vaccination site at Greater Shiloh to West side of Birmingham

Census 2020 Initiative

  • Member of Census Committee

Capital Projects

  • Repaired and paved Green Springs Avenue Bridge

  • Repaired the sidewalks in Graymont and Smithfield

  • Center Street Scape Project (Graymont area)-bike lanes, improved sidewalks, additional and brighter lighting

  • Sixth Ave Viaduct Project (led by Councilor Smitherman and supported by Mayor Woodfin)

  • 5th Court Apartments Demolition

  • Center Street Apartments Demolition

Advocate for Birmingham On-Demand

  • Providing services to District 6 Constituents