Birmingham’s residents deserve a modern, responsive city government built for the 21st century. Over the last eight years, my administration has invested in modernizing how City Hall connects with residents – bringing information and services directly to people where they are, including, for the first time, at their doorsteps. Through the Office of Public Information, we’ve prioritized proactive, two-way communication across all 99 neighborhoods – making our civic infrastructure more accessible, transparent, and people-centered.
Policy Priorities
Increasing public access to data through our OpenData dashboards.
In 2018, our administration fulfilled a core promise – developing the most comprehensive, public OpenData dashboards in our city’s history, reflecting in real time the work the City of Birmingham is doing on behalf of its citizens. OpenData dashboards reflect work across city departments – from planning to law enforcement to public works. We’re committed to making OpenData a one stop shop for geospatial information systems, comprehensive financial reports, capital projects, and more. To accomplish this, we’ll update our datasets frequently with the most recent information, increasing transparency and accountability.
Strategically improving the City’s financial position through responsible financial stewardship.
Over the past eight years, our administration has taken proactive and disciplined steps towards strengthening Birmingham’s financial foundation. By closely monitoring market conditions and working with our financial team, we’ve executed refinancing transactions that lower the cost of borrowing, improve our overall credit profile, and free up resources for critical public services and infrastructure. We’ll continue to pursue responsible financial stewardship that reduces long-term liabilities while protecting essential services.
Creating a Capital Projects dashboard with cross-department status updates.
Birmingham residents deserve to know how every dollar is spent – not just when the ribbon is cut, but at every step of the process. That’s why we’re committed to launching a public-facing Capital Projects Dashboard, providing real-time updates on the progress of major city investments. This dashboard will consolidate information from across departments, making it easier for residents to track the improvements happening in their neighborhoods and hold us accountable for completing them on time and within budget.
Modernizing city facilities for employees and residents.
Our city facilities should reflect the pride we have in our city and the respect we have for the people who use them. That means creating functional, welcoming environments that serve today’s needs – while correcting the legacy of segregation that left behind a duplicative and inequitable footprint. From fire stations and public libraries to recreation centers and public pools, our administration has already begun evaluating facility conditions and repurposing underused assets to service residents more effectively. In our next term, we’ll invest in the modernization of city buildings with a focus on sustainability, accessibility, and strategic investment – replacing outdated infrastructure with high-quality public spaces that eliminate redundancy and contribute to thriving, diverse, and connected communities.
Randall’s Record
- Hired 6 constituent caseworkers under the City of Birmingham Community Resource Services Division.
- Expanded our Office of Public Information for more frequent public briefings and citywide communication.
- Repaired and rebuilt our critical infrastructure, including storm shelters and fire stations.
- Achieved the City of Birmingham’s highest-ever credit rating.
- Rolled out Birmingham’s OpenData portal, where residents can easily access city documents and expenditures.
- Created the Academy of Civic Engagement, where we provide free leadership training for neighborhoods to better understand how they can engage city government.
- Launched Birmingham’s first Public Safety Advisory Committee to ensure citizens can seek independent feedback and review of their cases.
- Ensured every Birmingham city school could safely reopen and equitably recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Improving code enforcement efforts by hiring additional officers.
- Fully funded our pension obligations so city workers can retire with dignity.
