Birmingham Proposes New Law: Property Owners Pay for Blight

0:00The latest headlines, weather and stories right here on Birmingham News today. Birmingham City leaders spend millions of taxpayer dollars every year cleaning up abandoned and blighted properties. Mayor Randall Woodfin announced a new state law proposal this week to make property owners foot the bill instead. The plan legislation has support from city and state officials during the current session. It would hand Birmingham stronger tools to tackle neglected lots and force owners to handle basic upkeep. Residents in tough neighborhoods call the fix long overdue. Folks like Chris Evans from the airport Highlands area say the blight has spread pulling funds away from road repairs and home upgrades. Shifting responsibility to owners could boost property values and lift quality of life around blighted spots. Neighbors hope it ends the cycle of city cleanups on private land. The bill is now before lawmakers with more updates expected as the session rolls on. The Daily News Now is powered by a sponsor, link in the description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to,

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