Motion to Adjourn Podcast
The Motion to Adjourn Podcast is an engaging platform that connects Birmingham residents with the Birmingham City Council through meaningful conversations. Each episode features a variety of voices—including council members, neighborhood leaders, local business owners, community organizations, and city staff—who share their experiences, expertise, and insights on ongoing city projects and initiatives that impact daily life.
The podcast offers listeners an opportunity to learn more about the City of Birmingham, stay informed, and feel more connected to their community.
By fostering dialogue and a sense of shared purpose, Motion to Adjourn encourages residents to actively participate in shaping the city’s future.
Looking for a more accessible version of the podcast? You can find it here: https://www.birminghamal.gov/government/city-council/newsroom/motion-adjourn-podcast
Episodes
27 episodes
Council Highlights: August 18 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on August 18. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connecte...
Your City Budget, Simplified
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the August 11th Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, Council President Wardine Alexander and Councilor Clinton Woods, Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, sit down to...
Council Highlights: August 4 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on August 4. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected...
Building a Healthier Birmingham
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the July 28th Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, Councilor Darrell O’Quinn sits down with Art Franklin of the Omega Psi Phi Alpha Phi Chapter for a powerful conversation ...
Council Highlights: July 21 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on July 21. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected ...
Breaking Barriers, Building Safety
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the July 14th Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, enjoy a compelling conversation featuring Council President Pro Tem LaTonya Tate, along with distinguished guests Deborah...
Council Highlights: July 7 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on July 7. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected a...
Growing Together
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the June 30th Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, enjoy a thoughtful conversation with Councilor Crystal Smitherman and guest Jacqueline Jackson as they dive into the Dist...
Council Highlights: June 23 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on June 23. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected ...
Fest Flow
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the June 16th Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, get ready for sunshine and good times as Councilor Josh Vasa sits down to break down everything you need to know about Su...
Council Highlights: June 9 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on June 9. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected a...
Ready, Set, Fish!
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the June 2nd Birmingham City Council meeting. Then, get hooked as Councilor Hunter Williams joins us to share the fun, thrills, and big catches coming to the Annual East Lake...
Council Highlights: May 26 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on May 26. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected a...
Council Highlights: May 19 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on May 19. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected a...
Council Highlights: May 12 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on May 12. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected a...
Girl, Speak Up & Speak Out
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the May 5th Birmingham City Council meeting. Councilor Crystal Smitherman sits down with guest Camisha Rivers, hairstylist, entrepreneur, and founder of Bloom by Natural Reme...
Council Highlights: April 28 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 28. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected...
Home for All: A Door to Dignity
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the April 21 Birmingham City Council meeting. Councilor Darrell O’Quinn sits down with Dr. Meghan Venable- Thomas to discuss the Home for All initiative, a dignity‑centered p...
Council Highlights: April 14 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on April 14. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected...
Green Power, Greater Impact
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the April 7 Birmingham City Council meeting. Councilor Clinton Woods sits down to discuss the release of the audiobook Green Power: The Successful Way of A.G. Gaston, which g...
Council Highlights: March 31 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on March 31. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected...
NLC: The Key Moments
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the March 24 Birmingham City Council meeting. Councilor Crystal Smitherman and Councilor Josh Vasa sit down to recap the 2026 NLC Congressional City conference. Plus, we shar...
ACIPCO Expansion in Focus
In this episode, we break down the key decisions and discussions from the March 10 Birmingham City Council meeting. Council President Pro‑Tem LaTonya Tate sits down with Coreata Houser, Director of the City’s Department of Innovation and Econom...
Council Highlights: March 3 Edition
In this episode of Council Highlights, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on March 3. From important updates to upcoming community events, get the information you need to stay connected ...
New Voices, Big Ideas
In this episode, we recap the key decisions and discussions from the Birmingham City Council meeting on February 24. Council President Wardine Alexander sits down with our newest council members—Sonja Smith, Brian Gunn, and Josh Vasa—for a live...