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Birmingham’s City Commission is deadlocked in a 3-3 tie over filling a vacant seat, leaving the city with an incomplete governing body and risking tied votes on critical issues. The two finalists—Debra Horner, a policy expert from the University of Michigan, and Mary Jaye, a former Chrysler executive—represent a stark divide: policy acumen vs. business grit. While Jaye’s backers praise her hands-on experience, Horner’s supporters champion her analytical depth. Two failed votes already, and no new applications seem likely—meaning the seat won’t be filled until November 27. Yet, despite this one snag, the mayor notes the commission otherwise functions smoothly, with most decisions passing unanimously.

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