Birmingham Creates Office of Resilience and Sustainability, Names National Leader to Direct  

birminghamal.gov    Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin recently named Sherry-Lea Bloodworth Botop the Chief Resilience and Sustainability Officer for the City of Birmingham. This is a new role for the City and makes clear the intent to accelerate climate-centric solutions, say city officials. “Sherry-Lea is a proven strategist in addressing social, economic, and physical challenges in communities on a local, national and global level,” Woodfin said. “Not only does she bring her 15 years of expertise, but she also brings a heart of compassion and commitment to making our community a better place.” The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and Sustainability, led by Bloodworth Botop, will develop a comprehensive framework to enable our community to become more resilient to acute shocks such as natural disasters, infrastructure failures or economic shifts and stresses such as systemic inequality, lack of affordable housing or accessible public transportation. This framework will provide guidance that will enhance public safety, strengthen emergency response systems, and ensure the security of all residents. “Recognizing the rich diversity of Birmingham, this plan will view actions through the lens of social equity, cultural preservation and economic empowerment,” she said. “It seeks to address systemic disparities, uplift marginalized communities and ensure that all residents—regardless...