Birmingham Mayoral Race Heats Up!

State Rep. Juandalynn Givan (D-Birmingham) is throwing some serious shade at Mayor Randall Woodfin, accusing him of dropping the ball on Birmingham's violent crime crisis. Givan, who's gearing up to challenge Woodfin in the 2025 mayoral showdown, claims she's been way more proactive in tackling gun violence than the current mayor.

Givan Sounds Off on WVNN

Givan didn't hold back during a recent appearance on WVNN's "The Dale Jackson Show." She expressed her frustration with Woodfin seemingly taking credit for efforts to combat Glock switches, a move she sees as completely undeserved.

"They Did Absolutely Nothing"

"I'm very disappointed in the whole administration, because they did absolutely nothing," Givan stated, emphasizing that she and other representatives had to practically beg the Speaker to address Birmingham's "blood bath" situation. She maintains that she spearheaded the push for action, a fact she says is easily verified.

No Room for Victory Laps?

Givan slammed Woodfin's perceived attempts to celebrate the bill's passage, pointing out that City Hall remained silent on the issue. "Nobody at City Hall, nobody said one word to fight this issue," she declared, promising to call out the "foolery."

Officer Shortage a Key Issue?

Givan also highlighted what she believes is a major contributing factor to Birmingham's crime woes: a severe shortage of police officers. She claimed some neighborhoods are essentially barricaded due to the lack of adequate law enforcement presence. "Birmingham only has 300 and something sworn law enforcement officers," she explained.