{"id":265255,"date":"2026-04-13T08:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265255\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T08:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T08:03:14","slug":"birmingham-officials-to-interview-eight-candidates-for-city-commission-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/265255\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham Officials to Interview Eight Candidates for City Commission Vacancy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Birmingham Officials to Interview Eight Candidates for City Commission Vacancy<\/p>\n

(City of Birmingham, April 12, 2026)<\/p>\n

Eight residents applied to fill an upcoming Birmingham City Commission vacancy created by Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Long\u2019s recent notice of resignation. Learn more about them during their interviews at a City Commission workshop on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m., just before the regular commission meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall.<\/p>\n

Applicants are:<\/p>\n

1. Richard Wetherhold
2. Ilir Doresi
3. Beth Correa
4. Gordon Thompson
5. Brian Gordon
6. Debra Horner
7. Mary E. Jaye
8. Doug White<\/p>\n

At the end of the 7 p.m. meeting, commissioners will make nominations and vote on a candidate. The selected candidate will be sworn in and will begin serving as an acting City Commissioner during the city\u2019s budget hearing on Saturday, April 25, 2026.<\/p>\n

Workshops are a great way to learn more about the topics and projects on City Commission agendas. Join us for this one in one of three ways:<\/p>\n

\u2022 In person on the second floor of City Hall at 151 Martin Street. Enter through the police department lobby on Pierce Street<\/p>\n

\u2022 Watch from home on your local cable access channel or streaming service \u2013 learn more at bhamgov.org\/watch<\/a><\/p>\n

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