30-04-2025
WATCH: BWWB holds news conference opposing bill that would restructure board
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — The Birmingham Water Works Board is holding a news conference Wednesday morning to oppose an Alabama bill restructuring the board.
Under Senate Bill 330, sponsored by Senators Dan Roberts, Jabo Waggoner, and Shay Shelnutt, the board would become a regional board and alter board membership.
The current board would be replaced under the proposed structure and reduce the number of board members from nine to seven. In addition to eliminating two board spots, the bill would add new qualifications for board members and change who is tasked with appointing board members.
The city of Birmingham called the legislation a political power grab. The bill passed through the Alabama Senate and now continues to make its way through state legislature.
The city expressed several concerns with SB330. These are just a few:
Elected officials can appoint themselves or other politicians to the board
Board members pay would double
Jefferson County Mayor's Association will lose their appointment on the BWWB
False information is used in the bill
The Birmingham Waters Works Board news conference will be livestreamed in the video player above at 9 a.m.
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