2007 Birmingham mayoral election

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The 2007 mayoral election for the city of Birmingham is scheduled for October 2007.

Candidates

Campaign highlights

The six major candidates, three of whom were still undeclared, attended a mayoral forum on July 26 at Parkway Christian Fellowship sponsored by the Parkway East Business District Association. Each participant was given five minutes to introduce themselves and then responded to questions from a three-member panel. Kincaid touted a "scandal-free" administration that has steadily brought the city forward and the development activities of the Main Street Birmingham program. Smitherman said that the mayor's office needed a fresh, "can do" attitude and more aggressive demolition of blighted properties. Cooper proposed a crime reduction plan modeled on initiatives in New York, Baltimore and Atlanta and hoped to make Birmingham police the highest paid in the region. Abbott promised to hire a city manager to update the operations of City Hall and to lead a "customer service" approach to governance. Bell touted his role in making investments in economic development projects and in school renovation and construction. Langford told the audience of over 100 that current leaders make issues "too complicated" and that anything can be done with courage and vision. He pointed to his support for a 1¢ sales tax increase for schools and proposed that Birmingham fund a regional transit system.

References

  • Bryant, Joseph D. (January 29, 2007) "At least five expected to vie for office." Birmingham News.
  • Singleton, William C. III (July 27, 2007) "Mayoral candidates offer visions." Birmingham News.
  • Bryant, Jospeh D. (August 9, 2007) "City inspector running for mayor." Birmingham News.
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