Birmingham Mayor's 1st 100 Days: Child-First Approach

0:00I'm Cory with the story, bringing you the latest from Birmingham News today. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfinn just marked 100 days into his third term. He's made it clear that every decision at City Hall now revolves around helping the city's kids from newborns to young adults starting careers. This focus comes from his guiding plan called Cradle to Career, which tracks progress based on how it affects young people. Earlier this month that is inauguration, he highlighted the trust voters showed with 75% support back in August. Residents seem optimistic about this child's first approach. As the mayor stressed that kids aren't just on the agenda, they are the agenda. It's a shift aimed at building a stronger future for Birmingham families. In these first 100 days, the city saw big wins like a 75% drop in homicides compared to last year. They also secured a $2 million grant to turn the Western corridor into a logistics and manufacturing center.

1:00Meanwhile, $15 million went toward resurfacing streets, with more projects in the works to keep momentum going. Officials say these steps honor voter confidence and set the stage for lasting change. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode, Headphones and a pillow, Simple Idea, Surprisingly Addictive, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com