‘Our hand’s being forced:’ 2 new members named to Birmingham’s controversial Water Works Board

Birmingham Officials Make Water Board Appointments but Maintain Opposition to Restructuring the Board - BirminghamWatch

Birmingham Water Works Board office. (Photo by Olivia McMurrey) The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday voted to put Jefferson County Commissioner Sheila Tyson on the new regional board governing the Birmingham Water Works Board, which was restructured under a state law approved last week. However, council members were clear that they still oppose changes to the utility brought on by the legislation, which they call an unconstitutional power grab…

‘Our hand’s being forced:’ 2 new members named to Birmingham’s controversial Water Works Board

All 7 new members of the Water Works Board have been named.

Birmingham Water Works Board sees new appointments amid legal battle

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Mayor Randall L. Woodfin has appointed Jarvis Patton, Sr. to the Birmingham Water Works Board, effective immediately. Patton, a seasoned exec