This Mayor Wants Everyone from Community Members to CEOs Creating Change and Equality in America

When Mayor Randall Woodfin was elected to his hometown’s highest political office at just 36, he knew his new job would be a challenge. He entered with a mission to improve the lives of every citizen by investing in youth programs, revitalizing blighted neighborhoods, eliminating food deserts, reducing crime, and creating more green spaces. But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit, closely followed by the death of George Floyd. With communities from all over the country and world faced with these challenges, Mayor Woodfin has shown remarkable calm and clarity. Though his primary goals never shifted, it was clear that new conversations and difficult decisions had to happen. In this discussion, Mayor Woodfin and I talk about everything from how leaders can take action in the fight for equality, what led his decision-making during COVID, and lessons learned from the late civil rights leader John Lewis. Connect with Mayor Randall Woodfin Mayor Woodfin’s Website: www.randallwoodfin.com City of Birmingham’s Website: https://www.birminghamal.gov Facebook: www.facebook.com/MayorRandallWoodfin Twitter: twitter.com/randallwoodfin Instagram: www.instagram.com/woodfinforbham LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/city-of-birmingham-mayor-s-office Follow Rob Dube on Social Media LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robdube Facebook: www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1 Twitter: twitter.com/robddube