Council District three

Crestwood South, East Avondale, Five Points South, Forest Park/South Avondale, Glen Iris, Highland Park, Redmont Park

District Three Councilor

Valerie A. Abbott

Birmingham City Councilor Valerie A. Abbott is Chair of the Planning and Zoning Committee, and a member of the Budget and Finance and Community Development Committees.

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Biography

With the future of the City of Birmingham at the forefront, Councilor Abbott has been a champion of The Comprehensive Plan. The plan will set out a 20-year policy and strategic framework for the City of Birmingham.

Her seemingly endless schedule of neighborhood meetings and community events is her way of learning about the needs and concerns of citizens throughout Birmingham and ensures that she is knowledgeable when issues affecting various neighborhoods come before the City Council.

Councilor Abbott serves on the boards of the Birmingham Planning Commission, Birmingham Tree Commission, Birmingham Historical Society, the Metropolitan Planning Organization, and has served as Chairman of the Board of the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham.

She has collaborated with her fellow councilors and city staff to revise ordinances regulating noise, smoking, and fences. An avid gardener and nature enthusiast, her pursuit of neighborhood health and revitalization has resulted in two community gardens, including a national award-winning project in East Avondale. She is a proponent of all things green, including Birmingham’s recycling program, which is experiencing a rebirth.

Her credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree from the School of Architecture and Fine Arts at Auburn University and a Masters Degree in Public and Private Management from Birmingham Southern College. As an employee of AT&T Services, Inc. for the past 44 years, Councilor Abbott has deep roots in the community’s business sector as well as within its neighborhoods. The recipient of numerous volunteer awards from groups ranging from the Civitan Club to the Birmingham Tree Commission, Councilor Abbott was named Birmingham’s “Unsung Hero” in 1993.

District Contact Info

For District Information

Contact Councilor Abbott's Office

Call (205) 254-2355E-Mail Us

For Scheduling

Contact Darryl Lee

Call (205) 254-2355E-Mail to Schedule

For District Schools

 MARY BOEHM, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 3

SCHOOLS:

Avondale Elementary

Glen Iris Elementary

Website

Committee Links

District Related Events

Birmingham 365 Events


BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

08-03-2025

Presented by Virginia Samford Theatre at Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jul 26 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jul 27 @ 12:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Fri, Aug 01 @ 12:00 am Sat, Aug 02 @ 12:00 am Sun, Aug 03 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Big River is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and features the music of Country legend Roger Miller. Stacy Alley (Head of the University of...

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Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Big River is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and features the music of Country legend Roger Miller. Stacy Alley (Head of the University of Alabama’s Musical Theatre Program) and Bobby Horton (‘Three on a String’ and Music Director for Ken Burns) will guide us on a fresh and authentic musical journey through Mark Twain’s timeless tale of humanity and redemption. “the musical Big River still has something to say and sing” Philip Brandes, Los Angeles Times

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Tags:   TheatreArt + Stage

SENIOR FIT MORNINGS

07-25-2025

Presented by Railroad Park at Railroad Park, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:00 am

This class focuses on strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. The group exercise setting provides a wonderful opportunity to stay healthy and meet new people while having fun.

This class focuses on strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. The group exercise setting provides a wonderful opportunity to stay healthy and meet new people while having fun.

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Tags:   Outdoor RecreationHealth + Wellness

Mixed Media Explorers | Grades 1–3

07-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:45 am

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is...

[more+]

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

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Tags:   ElementaryArt + Stage

Elementary Fiber Arts | Grades 4–6

07-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:45 am

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is...

[more+]

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

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Tags:   ElementaryArt + Stage

Encanto

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and...

[more+]

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week's camp will allow students to explore what it would be like to live in the magical casita of the Familia Madrigal. Can you control the weather like Pepa? Talk to animals like Antonio? Or, do you see the future like…that guy we don’t talk about? Your child must be able to use the bathroom unassisted.

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Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

Disappearing School

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:30 am

Ages 9-14 Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students put their musical theatre performance skills to the test. Through rehearsals focused on singing, acting, and dancing, students build confidence by rehearsing a short script written...

[more+]

Ages 9-14 Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students put their musical theatre performance skills to the test. Through rehearsals focused on singing, acting, and dancing, students build confidence by rehearsing a short script written specifically for RMT. At the end of the week, they perform in front of a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work. The Garcia sisters are a little unusual – not only are they triplets but they have magical powers. When a wish goes wrong, it transports them to one of the most magical places around: Disappearing School. They must learn about their new powers in order to set their wish right and return home.

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Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

College Prep Intensive

08-01-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jul 28 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Wed, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am Fri, Aug 01 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

For Rising High School Seniors This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a...

[more+]

For Rising High School Seniors This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a schedule for success, and a proposed game plan for their individualized goals. By the end of the second week, students can expect to have a coached, filmed, and edited prescreen package guaranteed to fulfill all requirements of the College Musical Theatre Common Prescreen, as well as prepared and coached material selections for in-person auditions thereafter.

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Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

Wish

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 12:30 pm

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and...

[more+]

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week's camp will allow students to join Asha and her friend the wishing-star as they grant the wishes of Rosas! Your child must be able to use the bathroom unassisted.

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Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

BIG RIVER: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

08-03-2025

Presented by Virginia Samford Theatre at Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 12:00 am Sat, Jul 26 @ 12:00 am Sun, Jul 27 @ 12:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Fri, Aug 01 @ 12:00 am Sat, Aug 02 @ 12:00 am Sun, Aug 03 @ 12:00 am - less dates and times

Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Big River is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and features the music of Country legend Roger Miller. Stacy Alley (Head of the University of...

[more+]

Winner of seven Tony awards, including Best Musical. Big River is based on Mark Twain’s classic 1884 novel, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and features the music of Country legend Roger Miller. Stacy Alley (Head of the University of Alabama’s Musical Theatre Program) and Bobby Horton (‘Three on a String’ and Music Director for Ken Burns) will guide us on a fresh and authentic musical journey through Mark Twain’s timeless tale of humanity and redemption. “the musical Big River still has something to say and sing” Philip Brandes, Los Angeles Times

[less-]
Tags:   TheatreArt + Stage

SENIOR FIT MORNINGS

07-25-2025

Presented by Railroad Park at Railroad Park, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:00 am

This class focuses on strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. The group exercise setting provides a wonderful opportunity to stay healthy and meet new people while having fun.

This class focuses on strength, flexibility, endurance and balance. The group exercise setting provides a wonderful opportunity to stay healthy and meet new people while having fun.

[less-]
Tags:   Outdoor RecreationHealth + Wellness

Mixed Media Explorers | Grades 1–3

07-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:45 am

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is...

[more+]

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

[less-]
Tags:   ElementaryArt + Stage

Elementary Fiber Arts | Grades 4–6

07-25-2025

Presented by Birmingham Museum of Art at Birmingham Museum of Art, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 8:45 am

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is...

[more+]

Education is fundamental to the mission of the Birmingham Museum of Art (BMA). We seek to provide quality art learning opportunities throughout the greater Birmingham area, improving the cultural and social wellbeing of our community. The BMA is excited to bring back our enriching summer art camp series this year to continue to nurture the youth in our area and encourage creativity, exploration, innovation, and imagination. For more information about Summer Camp visit artsbma.org

[less-]
Tags:   ElementaryArt + Stage

Encanto

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and...

[more+]

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week's camp will allow students to explore what it would be like to live in the magical casita of the Familia Madrigal. Can you control the weather like Pepa? Talk to animals like Antonio? Or, do you see the future like…that guy we don’t talk about? Your child must be able to use the bathroom unassisted.

[less-]
Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

Disappearing School

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:30 am

Ages 9-14 Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students put their musical theatre performance skills to the test. Through rehearsals focused on singing, acting, and dancing, students build confidence by rehearsing a short script written...

[more+]

Ages 9-14 Blast Camps are fun, week-long camps in which students put their musical theatre performance skills to the test. Through rehearsals focused on singing, acting, and dancing, students build confidence by rehearsing a short script written specifically for RMT. At the end of the week, they perform in front of a supportive community of family and friends. In preparing for a performance, students learn discipline and memorization skills that they can take with them to their scholastic work. The Garcia sisters are a little unusual – not only are they triplets but they have magical powers. When a wish goes wrong, it transports them to one of the most magical places around: Disappearing School. They must learn about their new powers in order to set their wish right and return home.

[less-]
Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

College Prep Intensive

08-01-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 10:00 am Mon, Jul 28 @ 10:00 am Tue, Jul 29 @ 10:00 am + 3 more dates and times

Wed, Jul 30 @ 10:00 am Thu, Jul 31 @ 10:00 am Fri, Aug 01 @ 10:00 am - less dates and times

For Rising High School Seniors This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a...

[more+]

For Rising High School Seniors This intensive is intended to be a comprehensive approach to the Musical Theatre college application process. Students will receive an in-depth overview of the audition format, including: common practices, a schedule for success, and a proposed game plan for their individualized goals. By the end of the second week, students can expect to have a coached, filmed, and edited prescreen package guaranteed to fulfill all requirements of the College Musical Theatre Common Prescreen, as well as prepared and coached material selections for in-person auditions thereafter.

[less-]
Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps

Wish

07-25-2025

Presented by Red Mountain Theatre at Red Mountain Theatre Art Campus, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Fri, Jul 25 @ 12:30 pm

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and...

[more+]

Ages 4-6 Budding artists let their imaginations run wild while they creatively explore theatrical storytelling. These half-day classes are designed to cultivate inventiveness as students learn the basics of theatre through collaboration and creative play. This week's camp will allow students to join Asha and her friend the wishing-star as they grant the wishes of Rosas! Your child must be able to use the bathroom unassisted.

[less-]
Tags:   TheatreFamily + Camps