Alaina Bookman
Violence Prevention Reporter at AL.com
Reporter at Report For America
UT Austin Alumna Report for America Corps Member @Report4America Violence Prevention Reporter @aldotcom | [email protected] Solutions Journalism Fellow @soljourno
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4 days ago |
al.com | Alaina Bookman
After nearly two decades, the Alabaster city council seat for Ward 1 is empty and longtime community advocate Mike Myers hopes to fill it. Sophie Martin, who held the Ward 1 seat for 17-years, is not seeking re-election. And the competition is heating up as Myers is running against Angel Evans, a seamstress, and Gerry J. Bivins, a pastor and business owner, according to the city of Alabaster. Myers said he can help the city continue to progress. “Ward 1 and our city have made tremendous progress.
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1 week ago |
al.com | Alaina Bookman
The competition for the Birmingham city council District 8 seat is heating up as a third candidate enters the race. Joe May, an educator and urban farmer, is kicking off his campaign on Juneteenth at Holy Family Parish Hall in Ensley from 3 to 5 p.m. He said the event will emphasize his campaign’s commitment to justice, sustainability and community empowerment.
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1 week ago |
al.com | Alaina Bookman
JJ Thomas, a business owner and longtime community volunteer is running for Homewood City Council for Ward 2. Thomas’ campaign platform focuses on improving financial management, public safety, infrastructure, city communications and development that preserves the neighborhood character of Homewood. “Next year, Homewood turns 100 years old. It’s a milestone worth celebrating and a moment to ask: what kind of city do we want to be for the next hundred years?” Thomas said in a statement.
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1 week ago |
al.com | Alaina Bookman
Tiffany McIntyre, a West Homewood native and longtime community volunteer, has launched her campaign for Homewood city council, Ward 1. Her campaign focuses on strong schools, safe neighborhoods and leadership that centers families when making decisions. McIntyre’s campaign promises to focus on preserving Homewood’s small-town character while helping the city manage growth responsibly.
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1 week ago |
al.com | Alaina Bookman
Justin Smith, a 23-year-old activist, has announced his candidacy for Birmingham city council, District 8. But as he campaigns for the seat in his hometown, Smith is also facing larceny charges in Boston.
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