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Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks at the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Randall Woodfin stands with his hand on the Holy Bible, held by his mother, is sworn in for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham during the inauguration ceremony held at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks at the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Former William Bell, former Birmingham Mayor, holds up a fist in support as Mayor Randall Woodfin points his way after welcoming Bell, Richard Arrington and Bernard Kincaid, during the inauguration for Woodfin’s second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Wardine Alexander, president of the Birmingham City Council, speaks during Mayor Randall Woodfin’s inauguration for second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks at the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Mayor Randall Woodfin takes a selfie with supporters following the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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U.S. Sen. Doug Jones sits among other supporters and elected officials during the inauguration for Randall Woodfin’s second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
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Mayor Randall Woodfin takes a photograph with his Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity brothers following the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin began his second term when he was inaugurated in Linn Park downtown at about noon on Tuesday, Nov. 23.
The inauguration began with a pre-ceremony celebration at Linn Park beginning at about 11 a.m.
Woodfin said he was “humbled” by the opportunity to take the oath of office for another four years
He said he was dedicated to helping to make Birmingham “the great city...it can and should be.”
The Magic City is a place where “the commitment to equality and inclusion that is embedded in our civic DNA forwards us into transformative changes that make Birmingham a leader in defining what a successful American city will look like in the second quarter of the 21st century,” Woodfin said.
The city “can and must continue to learn from its history,” Woodfin said, referring to the city’s turbulent civil rights past.
However, “Our history is not who we are,” he said.
“Birmingham is about the future,” Woodfin said.
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Mayor Randall Woodfin speaks at the inauguration ceremony for his second term as Mayor of the City of Birmingham at Linn Park on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Photo by Erin Nelson.
Among other goals, he mentioned a desire to create economic opportunity and access for all residents of the city.
In addition to the mayor and council, Woodfin said that neighborhood leaders, nonprofits and businesses all have a role to play in pushing the city forwards.
One more “essential ingredient” in the city’s progress is citizen involvement, the mayor said.
“Each of us is obligated to contribute in any way we can, in any way possible, to make sure Birmingham’s diverse web of talent, as well as skill and belief and aspiration, come to fruition,” he said.
The guests who took part in the celebration included Pastor Mike McClure Jr. of The Rock City Church, Pastor Thomas Beavers of New Rising Star Church, singer Yung Vokalz, singer Sharron Collins, poet Karima Moor, Miles College Choir, Putnam Middle School Band and DJ Slim Robb.
Among the dignitaries in attendance at the ceremony were former Birmingham mayors Richard Arrington Jr., Bernard Kincaid and William A. Bell Sr.; former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones; and U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell.
Residents were also invited to join Woodfin and other city and community leaders for a city-wide celebration of the inaugural at The Fennec on Nov. 23 at 6 p.m.
