Council District SIX

Arlington West End, Five Points South, Glen Iris, Mason City, North Titusville, Oakwood Place, South Titusville, West End Manor, Woodland Park

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District Six Councilor

Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman, Esq.

Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman, Esq. is Chair of the Budget and Finance Committee, and a member of the Arts & Culture and Planning & Zoning Committees.

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Biography

The Birmingham City Council appointed Councilor Crystal N. Smitherman to the vacant District 6 seat on January 2, 2019.

In 2019, Smitherman earned her Juris Doctorate Degree from the University of Alabama School of Law and graduated from Hampton University with honors in 2015. She has worked extensively as a Legal Intern for several law firms in the City of Birmingham and served as an Outreach Education Contractor for Girls Inc.  Councilor Smitherman was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in the fall of 2019.  She currently practices with her father at Smitherman Law Office, LLC.

Coming from a strong lineage of public servants, Councilor Smitherman has always looked up to her father, State Senator Roger Smitherman and mother, Judge Carole Smitherman for guidance on how to serve the public. Smitherman brings her own brand of leadership to District 6. As she states “My family has lived in Titusville for generations. Growing up, my siblings and I remember when West End and Titusville were vibrant communities. We would go to Leonard’s Bar BQ and Burger Hut to get my favorite pork chop dinner. We would go to Robert’s Cuisine for Sunday dinner. Entrepreneurs with locally-owned businesses served the community to include barbershops, car and shoe repair shops, and local meat markets. Growing up you never had to leave inner-city Birmingham, unless you were going out of town for services. There was hardly any crime. We would ride our bikes to the grocery store in the Heritage Town Center without fear of harm coming to us. We would dribble our basketballs from our house to the park and play pick-up games until the streetlights came on.

Now when we walk out the door, we hear gunshots, trash is constantly present on the streets, abandoned and fragile houses are on every corner. Open prostitution continues to plague certain streets. The same problems that existed under former City Councilors; my mother and Sheila Tyson still exists today, but it is time to break the cycle and find workable solutions to these problems.

District 6 will concentrate on three immediate areas of relief for the citizens: the 3 E’s; “Environment, Education and Economy”.

District 6 plans are to continue to improve neighborhoods for good, productive citizens by removing dilapidated houses, overgrown lots, reducing crime, increasing affordable housing, and renovating public housing. Working hard, being prepared and creating meaningful partnerships will be the cornerstone of this administration.

I will work hard to make the Council, especially the community and my mother proud of my commitment to District 6. Representing the millennial generation is a task that I do not take lightly. There has to be a closing of the gap between the young and older generations. As young adults, we have to stand on the shoulders of those with more wisdom and experience who came before us. We are all one city, no matter the age.

 

LEARN MORE ABOUT COUNCILOR CRYSTAL SMITHERMAN’S ROLE WITH THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES.

District Contact Info

For Scheduling

Contact LaQuita Wilson

Call (205) 254-2358E-Mail to Schedule

For District Information

Contact Councilor Smitherman's Office

Call (205) 254-2358E-Mail Us

For District Schools

LETICIA WATKINS, BOARD MEMBER, DISTRICT 6

SCHOOLS:

EPIC Elementary

Hemphill Elementary

Washington K-8

Ramsay High

Website

Committee Links

District Related Events

Current Month

April, 2025

Birmingham 365 Events


PJ Storytime

04-29-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Meredith.

(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Meredith.

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Tags:   Family + Camps Great for Families Libraries Pre-KElementary

Read Around the World Book Club – The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

04-29-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

This month’s focus is Canada with the book The Blind Assassin. It opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura's...

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This month’s focus is Canada with the book The Blind Assassin. It opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura's death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. Place the book on hold at hpl.pub/catalog.

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Tags:   LibrariesBooks + Film

Storypalooza

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 10:00 am

(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!

(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!

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Tags:   Libraries Pre-KFamily + Camps

Better Than Therapy Book Club – Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for Elizabeth Strout’s latest Lucy Barton novel.  With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of...

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Join us for Elizabeth Strout’s latest Lucy Barton novel.  With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?” Place the book on hold at hpl.pub/catalog.

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Tags:   LibrariesBooks + Film

Barks and Books

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 3:30 pm

(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!

(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!

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Tags:   Family + Camps Libraries Pre-TeensElementary

Wednesday Group Keyboard Class (K-2nd) w/ Ahmun Miles

04-30-2025

Presented by UAB Art's ArtPlay at ArtPlay House: Community Art Education, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 4:30 pm

Join our fun and engaging small group keyboard class designed for elementary students! With only 4 students per class, each child receives personalized attention from our experienced instructor. Students will learn the layout of the keyboard,...

[more+]

Join our fun and engaging small group keyboard class designed for elementary students! With only 4 students per class, each child receives personalized attention from our experienced instructor. Students will learn the layout of the keyboard, basic music theory, and how to play simple songs. They will also be introduced to reading sheet music and developing proper techniques all while participating in interactive activities and performance opportunities. This class is perfect for young beginners eager to explore the world of music in a friendly and supportive setting. Artist Bio: Ahmun Miles, a classically trained pianist from Birmingham/Bessemer, Alabama, brings over 18 years of musical expertise to her students as the owner and head instructor of Piamistry. An accomplished musician, Miles is a member of the Birmingham Music Teachers Association and the National Federated Music Club, earning superior and excellent ratings in music theory and performance. With a background in Music Theory and Performance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she has been recognized as a Steinway and Sons Educational Partner and was named Samford University Lecturer of the Year in 2023.

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Tags:   Family + CampsElementary

Group Keyboard Class (6th-12th) w/ Ahmun Miles

04-30-2025

Presented by UAB Art's ArtPlay at ArtPlay House: Community Art Education, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 5:45 pm

Join our dynamic small group keyboard class designed for middle and high school students! With only 4 students per class, each participant receives personalized instruction from our experienced teacher. Students will delve into advanced music...

[more+]

Join our dynamic small group keyboard class designed for middle and high school students! With only 4 students per class, each participant receives personalized instruction from our experienced teacher. Students will delve into advanced music theory, complex rhythms, and scales, while also learning to play more challenging pieces. They will also enhance their sight-reading skills, develop sophisticated techniques, and explore improvisation and composition. Interactive activities and performance opportunities will keep students engaged and motivated. This class is ideal for young musicians looking to deepen their keyboard skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. 

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Tags:   Pre-TeensFamily + Camps

Friends Bookstore $7 Bag Sale

05-03-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Thu, May 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am

From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library.

From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library.

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Tags:   Libraries Special EventsFundraisers + Galas

PJ Storytime

04-29-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Meredith.

(All Ages) Stop by the library wearing your pajamas before hittin’ the hay for some stories and songs perfect before bedtime with Miss Meredith.

[less-]
Tags:   Family + Camps Great for Families Libraries Pre-KElementary

Read Around the World Book Club – The Blind Assassin by Margaret Atwood

04-29-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Tue, Apr 29 @ 6:00 pm

This month’s focus is Canada with the book The Blind Assassin. It opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura's...

[more+]

This month’s focus is Canada with the book The Blind Assassin. It opens with these simple, resonant words: "Ten days after the war ended, my sister drove a car off the bridge." They are spoken by Iris, whose terse account of her sister Laura's death in 1945 is followed by an inquest report proclaiming the death accidental. Place the book on hold at hpl.pub/catalog.

[less-]
Tags:   LibrariesBooks + Film

Storypalooza

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 10:00 am

(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!

(Preschool) Join us for a good ol’ time with Miss Aaliyah’s energizing storytime to get everyone ready for the day!

[less-]
Tags:   Libraries Pre-KFamily + Camps

Better Than Therapy Book Club – Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 2:00 pm

Join us for Elizabeth Strout’s latest Lucy Barton novel.  With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of...

[more+]

Join us for Elizabeth Strout’s latest Lucy Barton novel.  With her remarkable insight into the human condition and silences that contain multitudes, Elizabeth Strout returns to the town of Crosby, Maine, and to her beloved cast of characters—Lucy Barton, Olive Kitteridge, Bob Burgess, and more—as they deal with a shocking crime in their midst, fall in love and yet choose to be apart, and grapple with the question, as Lucy Barton puts it, “What does anyone’s life mean?” Place the book on hold at hpl.pub/catalog.

[less-]
Tags:   LibrariesBooks + Film

Barks and Books

04-30-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 3:30 pm

(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!

(K-5th Grade) Spend an afternoon with our friends from the Greater Birmingham Humane Society by reading (or just simply hanging out) with some friendly pups!

[less-]
Tags:   Family + Camps Libraries Pre-TeensElementary

Wednesday Group Keyboard Class (K-2nd) w/ Ahmun Miles

04-30-2025

Presented by UAB Art's ArtPlay at ArtPlay House: Community Art Education, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 4:30 pm

Join our fun and engaging small group keyboard class designed for elementary students! With only 4 students per class, each child receives personalized attention from our experienced instructor. Students will learn the layout of the keyboard,...

[more+]

Join our fun and engaging small group keyboard class designed for elementary students! With only 4 students per class, each child receives personalized attention from our experienced instructor. Students will learn the layout of the keyboard, basic music theory, and how to play simple songs. They will also be introduced to reading sheet music and developing proper techniques all while participating in interactive activities and performance opportunities. This class is perfect for young beginners eager to explore the world of music in a friendly and supportive setting. Artist Bio: Ahmun Miles, a classically trained pianist from Birmingham/Bessemer, Alabama, brings over 18 years of musical expertise to her students as the owner and head instructor of Piamistry. An accomplished musician, Miles is a member of the Birmingham Music Teachers Association and the National Federated Music Club, earning superior and excellent ratings in music theory and performance. With a background in Music Theory and Performance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, she has been recognized as a Steinway and Sons Educational Partner and was named Samford University Lecturer of the Year in 2023.

[less-]
Tags:   Family + CampsElementary

Group Keyboard Class (6th-12th) w/ Ahmun Miles

04-30-2025

Presented by UAB Art's ArtPlay at ArtPlay House: Community Art Education, Birmingham
Upcoming Dates: Wed, Apr 30 @ 5:45 pm

Join our dynamic small group keyboard class designed for middle and high school students! With only 4 students per class, each participant receives personalized instruction from our experienced teacher. Students will delve into advanced music...

[more+]

Join our dynamic small group keyboard class designed for middle and high school students! With only 4 students per class, each participant receives personalized instruction from our experienced teacher. Students will delve into advanced music theory, complex rhythms, and scales, while also learning to play more challenging pieces. They will also enhance their sight-reading skills, develop sophisticated techniques, and explore improvisation and composition. Interactive activities and performance opportunities will keep students engaged and motivated. This class is ideal for young musicians looking to deepen their keyboard skills in a supportive and stimulating environment. 

[less-]
Tags:   Pre-TeensFamily + Camps

Friends Bookstore $7 Bag Sale

05-03-2025

Presented by Homewood Public Library at Homewood Public Library, Homewood
Upcoming Dates: Thu, May 01 @ 10:00 am Fri, May 02 @ 10:00 am Sat, May 03 @ 10:00 am

From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library.

From 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Friends Bookstore we are having a $7 bag sale on May 1-3. Bags will be provided. All proceeds from the bag sale benefit the Homewood Public Library.

[less-]
Tags:   Libraries Special EventsFundraisers + Galas