Brandon Johnson Named City's Director Of Community Engagement

BIRMINGHAM, AL - Mayor Randall Woodfin has named Brandon Johnson as the city's director of Community Engagement.

Johnson will work as Woodfin's liaison for projects that involve public safety, violence reduction, and police and community engagement, according to a media release.

"I'm excited to bring Brandon on board for this role," Woodfin said. "He has years of experience in the social justice, public policy and urban planning sectors. His boots have already been on the ground, and we're ready for him to be an advocate for Birmingham's neighborhoods."

Johnson is from Chicago and has previously practiced law in Chicago. He has family members in the Birmingham area.

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