Richard Franklin
Birmingham City Council - District 9
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About the Office
The City Legislature is the municipality's governing body, responsible for voting on ordinances and policies, and often is in charge of hiring a city manager.
Term Length
4 years
Election Date
Aug 26, 2025
About Me
Party
nonpartisan
Occupation
Teachers Union President
Fun Fact
I use to be the City Of Birmingham Swim Team Coach .
Past Experience
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My Top Issues
Invest in crime prevention
SUPPORT AND PARTNER WITH EXISTING MENTORING PROGRAMS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY.
• CREATE A YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD TO ENGAGE YOUNG LEADERS AND PROVIDE POSITIVE OUTLETS FOR YOUTH.
• WORK ALONGSIDE THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL TO PUSH FOR STRICTER BAIL RELEASE LEGISLATION FOR VIOLENT CRIMES, INCLUDING MURDER CASES.
Private/public community revitalization efforts
Richard's vision for revitalizing our neighborhoods involves upgrading roads, preserving public spaces, and guaranteeing access to essential services, ultimately creating a clean, vibrant community that we can proudly call home.
Neighborhood watch programs
Richard IS DEDICATED TO AUGMENTING PUBLIC SAFETY BY FOSTERING COLLABORATIONS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, INVESTING IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INITIATIVES, AND PROVIDING YOUTH WITH POSITIVE OUTLETS. A SAFER DISTRICT 9 TRANSLATES TO AN ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL.
Minority-owned businesses
SUPPORTING LOCAL BUSINESSES AND ATTRACTING NEW OPPORTUNITIES ARE KEY TO BUILDING A THRIVING DISTRICT 9. Richard WILL FOCUS ON CREATING JOBS AND FOSTERING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ENSURE EVERY RESIDENT HAS A CHANCE TO SUCCEED.
Who I'm Running Against
LaTonya A. Tate (Independent)
She is the incumbent for district 9 and is chair of public safety during our most deadliest year
John Hillard (Independent)
John Hillard is the former council person for district 9 and his family has been in politics for 40 years
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