Incumbent Mayor Randall Woodfin’s administration was a frequent target in Tuesday’s debate, sponsored by WJLD.

Marilyn James-Johnson, who is running for mayor of Birmingham, sings during a visit to Kelly Ingram Park (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) ...

Marilyn James-Johnson, visiting Kelly Ingram Park, is running for mayor of Birmingham in the 2025 municipal election. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) ...

Marilyn James-Johnson,. (Photo by Solomon Crenshaw Jr.) Marilyn James-Johnson Age: 57 Residence: Birmingham (North Titusville) Political experience: None Professional experience: VA Hospital of ...

Kamau Afrika Age: 68 Residence: Birmingham (Smithfield) Political experience: East Thomas Neighborhood Association, president, 1998-2000. Has run a series of unsuccessful campaigns: for the Birmingham ...

Brian K. Rice Age: 45 Residence: Birmingham (Ensley) Political experience: None Professional experience: Construction manager, Defense Department in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 2002-07; business development ...

Beatrice Collins (Source: Collins campaign) Beatrice Collins Age: 42 Residence: Birmingham (North Birmingham) Political experience: None Professional experience: Intern with Birmingham City Council, ...

Joe May (Courtesy of May campaign) Joe May Age: 41 Residence: Birmingham (Belview Heights) Political experience: None Professional experience: Nestle Toll House Café, franchise owner, 2008-10; IPEC ...

April Myers Williams Age: 62 Residence: Birmingham (Bush Hills) Political experience: Birmingham Board of Education, served four terms, 2002-2017, with the final two terms as board president after ...

Jonathan Hatten (Source: Jonathan Hatten campaign) Jonathan Hatten Age: 47 Residence: Birmingham (Ensley Highland) Political experience: None Professional experience: Teacher at Anniston Middle School ...

The candidate says she knows what it is to be among the ‘least of them’ and wants to help fix the communities.