State Rep. Juandalynn Givan Announces Run for Birmingham Mayor and How She Plans to Unseat Woodfin

By Barnett Wright | 
The Birmingham Times Standing outside of Birmingham City Hall with a poster of nearly 150 homicide victims lost to violence in 2024, State Rep. Juandalynn Givan announced that she would run for mayor of Birmingham in this year’s City elections. “2024 was not a year that made many of us proud here in the Magic City,” said Givan, during a New Year’s Day morning press conference. “In fact, it was the deadliest year since 1933 for the City of Birmingham. That year, much like this one, was marked by a climate of fear, segregation, and economic hardship. I refuse to let that be our Birmingham today. It’s time for change. It’s time for us to rise and reclaim our city.” The lawmaker said her campaign would revolve around the slogan “Birmingham, It’s Time” and built on three priorities: people, protection, and progress. Those priorities would “focus on the needs of our people, ensure the protection of our communities, and drive sustainable progress for the Magic City,” she said. “It’s time to address our challenges head-on and implement solutions that will move us forward. Birmingham, it’s time.” So far, Givan is the first person to announce plans...