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Mayor Challenges Council’s Leadership Vote | Birmingham News
In a fiery City Council showdown, Lipscomb’s new mayor Rob Sims II faces a leadership crisis just days after returning from a two-month absence — as his own council votes to let Deputy Mayor Monique Wilkerson preside over meetings, citing his lack of presence and unfamiliarity with current city issues. Wilkerson, who ran the city during his absence, highlights key wins like securing new insurance after the old provider dropped them due to lawsuits — a feat made harder by missing audits. Sims, who claims his part-time role and job demands explain his infrequent appearances, calls the vote…
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