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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
District Seven Councilor
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.
LEARN MORE ABOUT COUNCILOR WARDINE ALEXANDER’S INVOLVEMENT WITH NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES.
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 Events
Current Month
Birmingham 365 Events
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
07-07-2025
07-28-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm
Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness are welcome. Register...
[more+]Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness are welcome. Register online.
[less-]Tags: Health + Wellness, Libraries, Get Healthy
Art on a Roll!
07-14-2025
07-14-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm
(Rising K-Grade 5) Learn various methods of art with Miss Cristina by rolling dice in this immersive art activity. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(Rising K-Grade 5) Learn various methods of art with Miss Cristina by rolling dice in this immersive art activity. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Elementary
The Road to College
07-14-2025
07-14-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
(Parents and teens are welcome) Admissions counselors from several local colleges and universities will be present to answer questions regarding financial aid, ACT vs. SAT, application timelines, and much more. Registration is not required.
(Parents and teens are welcome) Admissions counselors from several local colleges and universities will be present to answer questions regarding financial aid, ACT vs. SAT, application timelines, and much more. Registration is not required.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Great for Families, Libraries, Family + Camps
Homewood Theatre Summer Camps
06-02-2025
08-02-2025
Presented by Homewood Theatre at Homewood Theatre, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Jul 16 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am Mon, Jul 21 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Jul 23 @ 9:00 am Thu, Jul 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am Mon, Jul 28 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 29 @ 9:00 am Wed, Jul 30 @ 9:00 am Thu, Jul 31 @ 9:00 am Fri, Aug 01 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Improv Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Improv Camp 6th-12th Grade, Harry Potter Camp, Disney Mini Camp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, and Mini Production Camp!
There is something for everyone this summer at Homewood Theatre!
Improv Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Improv Camp 6th-12th Grade, Harry Potter Camp, Disney Mini Camp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, and Mini Production Camp!
There is something for everyone this summer at Homewood Theatre!
[less-]Tags: Broadway, Camps, Classes + Workshop, Comedy, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Music, Pre-K, Pre-Teens, Summer Camps, Theatre, Art + Stage
Color our World! with The Science Guys
07-15-2025
07-15-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 15 @ 11:00 am
(All Ages) Join us every Tuesday morning for a special program. Color our World takes kids on an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them. Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn...
[more+](All Ages) Join us every Tuesday morning for a special program. Color our World takes kids on an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them. Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows. The Science Guys will bring lasers, rainbow glasses, and optical illusions to explore. With plenty of hands-on activities, this presentation promises to ignite curiosity and spark a love for science in every child.
[less-]
Tags: Family + Camps, Great for Families, Libraries, Pre-K, Elementary
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
07-15-2025
07-15-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm
Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some...
[more+]Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some nostalgic fun.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Game Design Boot Camp
07-01-2025
07-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm
(Rising 6-12 Grade) We're going from designing sprites, to writing stories, to coding, and releasing an actual game this Summer! Our two pro game designers will be here to show the ropes of video game design. We will have a set of laptops...
[more+](Rising 6-12 Grade) We're going from designing sprites, to writing stories, to coding, and releasing an actual game this Summer! Our two pro game designers will be here to show the ropes of video game design. We will have a set of laptops available for use, but you can feel free to bring your own machine if you'd like. This program is a progressive series, while you do not necessarily need to be at every day, you will learn the most attending as many classes as you can. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]
Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Summer Storytime
07-02-2025
07-23-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jul 16 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 16 @ 3:30 pm
Wed, Jul 23 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 23 @ 3:30 pm - less dates and times
(All Ages) Enjoy a day of interactive and movement-filled storytimes by some of your favorite librarians. We will have one in the morning and another in the afternoon to double the fun and dancing.
(All Ages) Enjoy a day of interactive and movement-filled storytimes by some of your favorite librarians. We will have one in the morning and another in the afternoon to double the fun and dancing.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Great for Families, Libraries, Pre-K, Elementary
Virtual Library Yoga with Jackie Tally
07-07-2025
07-28-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jul 21 @ 2:00 pm
Mon, Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm
Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness are welcome. Register...
[more+]Take time out of your busy schedule for our free yoga classes sponsored by Homewood Library. A gentle workout of 15 minutes in the chair, 15 minutes standing with chair, 15 minutes on the mat. All levels of fitness are welcome. Register online.
[less-]Tags: Health + Wellness, Libraries, Get Healthy
Art on a Roll!
07-14-2025
07-14-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 3:30 pm
(Rising K-Grade 5) Learn various methods of art with Miss Cristina by rolling dice in this immersive art activity. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
(Rising K-Grade 5) Learn various methods of art with Miss Cristina by rolling dice in this immersive art activity. Register online at www.homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]Tags: Family + Camps, Libraries, Elementary
The Road to College
07-14-2025
07-14-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Mon, Jul 14 @ 6:00 pm
(Parents and teens are welcome) Admissions counselors from several local colleges and universities will be present to answer questions regarding financial aid, ACT vs. SAT, application timelines, and much more. Registration is not required.
(Parents and teens are welcome) Admissions counselors from several local colleges and universities will be present to answer questions regarding financial aid, ACT vs. SAT, application timelines, and much more. Registration is not required.
[less-]Tags: For Teens, Great for Families, Libraries, Family + Camps
Homewood Theatre Summer Camps
06-02-2025
08-02-2025
Presented by Homewood Theatre at Homewood Theatre, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 9:00 am
Wed, Jul 16 @ 9:00 am
Thu, Jul 17 @ 9:00 am
Fri, Jul 18 @ 9:00 am Mon, Jul 21 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 22 @ 9:00 am Wed, Jul 23 @ 9:00 am Thu, Jul 24 @ 9:00 am Fri, Jul 25 @ 9:00 am Mon, Jul 28 @ 9:00 am Tue, Jul 29 @ 9:00 am Wed, Jul 30 @ 9:00 am Thu, Jul 31 @ 9:00 am Fri, Aug 01 @ 9:00 am - less dates and times
Improv Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Improv Camp 6th-12th Grade, Harry Potter Camp, Disney Mini Camp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, and Mini Production Camp!
There is something for everyone this summer at Homewood Theatre!
Improv Camp 3rd-5th Grade, Improv Camp 6th-12th Grade, Harry Potter Camp, Disney Mini Camp, Musical Theatre Bootcamp, and Mini Production Camp!
There is something for everyone this summer at Homewood Theatre!
[less-]Tags: Broadway, Camps, Classes + Workshop, Comedy, Elementary, Family + Camps, For Teens, Music, Pre-K, Pre-Teens, Summer Camps, Theatre, Art + Stage
Color our World! with The Science Guys
07-15-2025
07-15-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 9:30 am
Tue, Jul 15 @ 11:00 am
(All Ages) Join us every Tuesday morning for a special program. Color our World takes kids on an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them. Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn...
[more+](All Ages) Join us every Tuesday morning for a special program. Color our World takes kids on an exciting journey into the science of colors and how we see them. Through fun experiments and interactive demonstrations, young scientists will learn about light sources, prisms, and the science of rainbows. The Science Guys will bring lasers, rainbow glasses, and optical illusions to explore. With plenty of hands-on activities, this presentation promises to ignite curiosity and spark a love for science in every child.
[less-]
Tags: Family + Camps, Great for Families, Libraries, Pre-K, Elementary
Seasonal Stories with Sid Burgess
07-15-2025
07-15-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 1:00 pm
Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some...
[more+]Join us as Sid Burgess presents story time for adults, which features classic short stories that captivate as well as entertain. The stories, written by notable authors, are read aloud. No registration is required, so drop by for some nostalgic fun.
[less-]Tags: Libraries, Literature, Books + Film
Game Design Boot Camp
07-01-2025
07-24-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Tue, Jul 15 @ 5:00 pm
Thu, Jul 24 @ 5:00 pm
(Rising 6-12 Grade) We're going from designing sprites, to writing stories, to coding, and releasing an actual game this Summer! Our two pro game designers will be here to show the ropes of video game design. We will have a set of laptops...
[more+](Rising 6-12 Grade) We're going from designing sprites, to writing stories, to coding, and releasing an actual game this Summer! Our two pro game designers will be here to show the ropes of video game design. We will have a set of laptops available for use, but you can feel free to bring your own machine if you'd like. This program is a progressive series, while you do not necessarily need to be at every day, you will learn the most attending as many classes as you can. Register online at homewoodpubliclibrary.org.
[less-]
Tags: For Teens, Libraries, Family + Camps
Summer Storytime
07-02-2025
07-23-2025
Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates:
Wed, Jul 16 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 16 @ 3:30 pm
Wed, Jul 23 @ 10:30 am
Wed, Jul 23 @ 3:30 pm - less dates and times
(All Ages) Enjoy a day of interactive and movement-filled storytimes by some of your favorite librarians. We will have one in the morning and another in the afternoon to double the fun and dancing.
(All Ages) Enjoy a day of interactive and movement-filled storytimes by some of your favorite librarians. We will have one in the morning and another in the afternoon to double the fun and dancing.
[less-]