Birmingham Mayor outlines plans to cut crime and boost economy, including a new tech hub grant.

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin addressed the city’s challenges in his State of the City speech, focusing on crime reduction and economic growth. He detailed plans to recruit more police officers and combat blight, while also announcing a $44 million tech hub grant. Woodfin acknowledged the city's record-breaking homicides and expressed optimism for 2025, highlighting new initiatives like "One Hood" to engage high-risk individuals and a resilience office to address environmental issues.

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