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David Sher posts, Government structure

Mountain Brook points fingers at Birmingham

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Mountain Brook Village
Mountain Brook Village

I love to write about Mountain Brook.

People are interested in Mountain Brook and I know a lot about the subject matter–since I’ve lived much of my life and raised my children there.  (I now live in Vestavia Hills)

When I write about Mountain Brook— I’m mostly talking about the three dozen municipalities that surround Birmingham—so you folks in Mountain Brook—please don’t take this personally.

I was recently talking with a good friend (which I will call ‘Bob’) from Mountain Brook. Continue reading Mountain Brook points fingers at Birmingham →

David Sher posts, Government structure

Can Birmingham survive without Uber?

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UberI’ve never seen anything like this Uber thing.

People regularly challenge me to write about specific topics relating to Birmingham, but the interest in Uber is beyond insane.

I’ve been bombarded by e-mails from folks supporting Uber and describing Birmingham City Councilor Kim Rafferty as the Evil Witch of the West.

I believe many folks have determined the Uber decision will define the future of Birmingham.

Under great pressure, I write about Uber knowing that many of you may be unhappy with my perspective.

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