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Council District Seven
East Brownville, Garden Highlands, Germania Park, Grasselli Heights, Green Acres, Hillman, Hillman Park, Industrial Center, Jones Valley, Oxmoor Valley, Powderly, Riley Travellick, Roosevelt City, Tarpley City, West Brownville, West Goldwire
Councilor Wardine T. Alexander
Birmingham City Councilor Wardine Towers Alexander is Chair of the Administration & Governmental Affairs Committee and a member of the Budget and Finance and Workforce Development Committees.
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Biography
She is a Birmingham native and proud product of the Birmingham City Schools, where she graduated from Wenonah High School. She attended the University of Alabama and has a B. S. Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She has a son Gregory, a granddaughter MaKenzie, and is a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
A board-certified Medical Technologist, with a specialty in blood banking, Councilor Alexander retired after a long career in clinical laboratory medicine. She is a past president of the Alabama State Association of Blood Banks and volunteers and serves the community through her affiliation with the National Pan-Hellenic Council and her membership in Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and the Tri-County (AL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated.
Councilor Alexander represented District 7 on the Board of Education for Birmingham City Schools from 2013-2017, serving two terms as Board President. She strongly believes in public education and that all students should be college or career ready upon graduation. During her tenure on the Board of Education, the Birmingham City Schools received Advanced full accreditation for all district schools, increased the number of Pre-K classrooms, and offered Dual Enrollment for all eligible students. Her community service has included Vice President on the One Roof Board of Directors, Trustee of the Birmingham Public Library and board membership on the Trinity Baptist Church Community Development Center, Incorporated.
She was appointed to the Birmingham City Council on October 30, 2018 to represent District 7. Her top priorities for the district centers around sustainable programs that will improve public safety, economic opportunity, and the ultimate enhancement of the quality of life for all residents along with effective workforce development and community revitalization programs. She believes that with improved collaboration among the residents, major community/business stakeholders, the Council, and the Mayor, effective change can be brought to District 7 and the City.
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District Contact Info
For District Schools
WALTER WILSON, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 7
SCHOOLS:
Arrington Elementary
Oxmoor Valley Elementary
West End Academy
Green Acres Middle
Jones Valley Middle
Wenonah High
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District Related NEWS
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Storypalooza
04-02-2025
04-30-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Barks and Books
04-02-2025
04-30-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Pre-Teens, Elementary
Stay and Play
04-10-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Zoom
04-24-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodLearn how to use basic Zoom functions, including setting up an account, joining and hosting meetings, and more. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Learn how to use basic Zoom functions, including setting up an account, joining and hosting meetings, and more. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Classes + Workshop
Teen Theatre Thursdays
04-10-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(6th-12th Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(6th-12th Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Big Ideas Book Club – Topic: Emotional Intelligence
04-24-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodEach month explore a different personal growth topic and share how the ideas impact our lives and work. April book selection: Optimal by Daniel Goleman. This title is available on Hoopla! Bring your favorite related podcasts, Ted...
[more+]Each month explore a different personal growth topic and share how the ideas impact our lives and work. April book selection: Optimal by Daniel Goleman. This title is available on Hoopla! Bring your favorite related podcasts, Ted Talks, books, articles, etc. to share.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Toddler Jams! with Fiddlesticks
04-25-2025
04-25-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Bring your toddler for a musical morning filled with singing and dancing by Miss Maggie from Fiddlesticks!
(Preschool) Bring your toddler for a musical morning filled with singing and dancing by Miss Maggie from Fiddlesticks!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Teen Art Camp
04-11-2025
04-25-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(4th-12th Grade) Young artists are welcome to join us and Kane Bourgeois for art classes. Learn some basics, some tips and tricks, and have fun doing it! All supplies provided, but you are more than welcome to bring any sketchbook or drawing...
[more+](4th-12th Grade) Young artists are welcome to join us and Kane Bourgeois for art classes. Learn some basics, some tips and tricks, and have fun doing it! All supplies provided, but you are more than welcome to bring any sketchbook or drawing supplies you may use, or a digital drawing interface. Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Crafts + Makers, Family + Camps, For Teens, Libraries, Art + Stage
Storypalooza
04-02-2025
04-30-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Barks and Books
04-02-2025
04-30-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Pre-Teens, Elementary
Stay and Play
04-10-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
(Preschool) Fire up your imagination and tinker around with friends for some Loose Parts Play after Miss Erika’s fun-filled storytime!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Zoom
04-24-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodLearn how to use basic Zoom functions, including setting up an account, joining and hosting meetings, and more. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
Learn how to use basic Zoom functions, including setting up an account, joining and hosting meetings, and more. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Classes + Workshop
Teen Theatre Thursdays
04-10-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(6th-12th Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(6th-12th Grade) This bi-monthly program will focus on teaching performing arts to aspiring teen thespians with assistance from the Red Mountain Theatre. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Big Ideas Book Club – Topic: Emotional Intelligence
04-24-2025
04-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, HomewoodEach month explore a different personal growth topic and share how the ideas impact our lives and work. April book selection: Optimal by Daniel Goleman. This title is available on Hoopla! Bring your favorite related podcasts, Ted...
[more+]Each month explore a different personal growth topic and share how the ideas impact our lives and work. April book selection: Optimal by Daniel Goleman. This title is available on Hoopla! Bring your favorite related podcasts, Ted Talks, books, articles, etc. to share.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Toddler Jams! with Fiddlesticks
04-25-2025
04-25-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(Preschool) Bring your toddler for a musical morning filled with singing and dancing by Miss Maggie from Fiddlesticks!
(Preschool) Bring your toddler for a musical morning filled with singing and dancing by Miss Maggie from Fiddlesticks!
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Pre-K, Family + Camps
Teen Art Camp
04-11-2025
04-25-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood(4th-12th Grade) Young artists are welcome to join us and Kane Bourgeois for art classes. Learn some basics, some tips and tricks, and have fun doing it! All supplies provided, but you are more than welcome to bring any sketchbook or drawing...
[more+](4th-12th Grade) Young artists are welcome to join us and Kane Bourgeois for art classes. Learn some basics, some tips and tricks, and have fun doing it! All supplies provided, but you are more than welcome to bring any sketchbook or drawing supplies you may use, or a digital drawing interface. Register for each session online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
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