Emerging Perspectives: How Newly Appointed Birmingham Water Works Board Members Will Transform the Future

On Thursday, the Alabama Senate modified and approved a contentious bill altering the membership and criteria for the Birmingham Water Works Board. This board, which services five counties, will transition to a regional authority. Senate Bill 330, championed by Sen. Dan Roberts, R-Mountain Brook, faced initial friction among Jefferson County senators. While suburban Republicans endorsed it, citing concerns over elevated rates and economic implications, Birmingham Democrats opposed it, claiming it stripped pivotal assets from the city. Ultimately, Senate passed the bill 30-0, sending it to the House.