Motion to Adjourn Podcast
The Motion to Adjourn Podcast is an engaging platform that connects the Birmingham, Alabama, residents with the Birmingham City Council through meaningful discussions. In each episode, listeners can expect to hear from a range of voices, including city council members, neighborhood leaders, local business owners, organizations, and council staff, who will share their experiences and expertise and highlight ongoing city projects and initiatives that impact daily life. The Motion to Adjourn Podcast provides listeners with the opportunity to learn more about the City of Birmingham and feel more connected to it. By fostering a sense of community, the Motion to Adjourn podcast encourages active participation in shaping the city's future.
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Motion to Adjourn Podcast
Council Highlights: Feb 17 Edition
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In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on February 17. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected and engaged with what’s happening in our city.
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SPEAKER_01All in favor, let it be known by saying aye.
SPEAKER_02Or in the committee meeting. After the official motion to adjourn, the council's continue work on behalf of the city and its residents. Welcome to the motion to adjourn podcast. I am your host, Anaya Kenyon. I serve as project manager for the Birmingham City Council. On today's agenda, we have highlights from Tuesday's council meeting, upcoming events this month, and we want to take the time to remember Reverend Jesse Jackson. Let's get started. Today we are diving into some of the most significant items that were mentioned during Tuesday's council meeting, starting with item 24. On Tuesday, the Birmingham City Council appointed two new members to the Birmingham Park and Recreation Board. The council will consider another appointee for a vacant seat on the board in the near future. The Birmingham Park and Recreation Board is responsible for operating all city parks in Birmingham, managing over 100 properties that include recreation centers, golf courses, and athletic fields. Its mission is to provide quality leisure services and maintain open park spaces for the community. This Friday, Councillor Crystal Smithman will host the fifth annual You Speak event, a community-centered Black History Month showcase beginning at 12 p.m. at Red Mountain Theater. Presented in partnership with Red Mountain, You Speak will highlight the talents of students from Birmingham City Schools through performances that celebrate Black history and culture. This event is free to the public and will feature dance and choir presentations as well as a student poetry competition. Let's listen to Counselor Smithman as she describes the participants for this year's Youth Speak. Community members who are unable to attend in person can watch the event via live stream on our Birmingham City Council's Facebook page. And for those that can attend, we hope to see you there. On behalf of the Birmingham City Council and the motion to adjourn podcast, our hearts are with the Jackson family as they begin to navigate the loss of the one and only Reverend Jesse Jackson. Council President Alexander describes how influential Jesse Jackson was in her life. Let's take a listen.
SPEAKER_01When I think of Dr. Jesse Jackson, I think of resiliency, I think of advocacy, I think of his wanting to um rid us of social injustice. And again, I'm just have prayers with his family and for those of us who watched him over the years. Um, of course his famous quote was keep hope alive. And I know that he was one of the first men of color that we saw run for the United States presidency. And so during that time, I was very just again very pleased to see him undertake that particular position. And also knowing that he walked the grounds here in the city of Birmingham as a young lieutenant, a young soldier under Martin Luther King. So again, I'm just very saddened to learn of his death, but I do want everyone to keep his family in their prayers.
SPEAKER_02The city of Birmingham would not be what it is today without the leadership of Reverend Jackson. His legacy reminds us that progress is only possible when we stand together and fight for what is just, no matter what the odds may be. Coming up this month, we have You Speak this Friday, February 20th, beginning at 12 p.m. at Red Mound Theater, and District 5 will host their fifth and feast event at Jones Valley Teaching Farm on February 28th, beginning at 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you are a District 5 resident, come and fellowship with the District 5 office and learn more about how you can get involved in your community. Thanks for listening to Motion to Adjourn. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast to learn more about your city and local government. Also, follow us on our socials on Instagram and Facebook at City CouncilBeham. Until next time, stay informed and stay engaged.