Birmingham Officials to Interview Eight Candidates for City Commission Vacancy
(City of Birmingham, April 12, 2026)
Eight residents applied to fill an upcoming Birmingham City Commission vacancy created by Mayor Pro Tem Anthony Long’s recent notice of resignation. Learn more about them during their interviews at a City Commission workshop on Monday, April 13 at 6 p.m., just before the regular commission meeting at 7 p.m. in City Hall.
Applicants are:
1. Richard Wetherhold
2. Ilir Doresi
3. Beth Correa
4. Gordon Thompson
5. Brian Gordon
6. Debra Horner
7. Mary E. Jaye
8. Doug White
2. Ilir Doresi
3. Beth Correa
4. Gordon Thompson
5. Brian Gordon
6. Debra Horner
7. Mary E. Jaye
8. Doug White
At the end of the 7 p.m. meeting, commissioners will make nominations and vote on a candidate. The selected candidate will be sworn in and will begin serving as an acting City Commissioner during the city’s budget hearing on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Workshops are a great way to learn more about the topics and projects on City Commission agendas. Join us for this one in one of three ways:
• In person on the second floor of City Hall at 151 Martin Street. Enter through the police department lobby on Pierce Street
• Participate virtually – Zoom information is at the bottom of both meeting agendas at bhamgov.org/commissionagendas
• Watch from home on your local cable access channel or streaming service – learn more at bhamgov.org/watch
