Central Alabama Water HQ Rumors and Contract Debates | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 10, 2026 · 1m

Rumors swirl that Central Alabama Water may relocate its Birmingham headquarters, sparking concern among board members about impacts on vulnerable customers. While Chairman Tommy Hudson confirmed no such move is under discussion, the meeting revealed deeper tensions — particularly around contract fairness, as board members pushed for greater inclusion of minority-owned businesses, only to be overruled by Hudson. Despite approving key contracts, the board’s handling of these issues exposed ongoing friction between modernization goals and demands for transparency and equity since the city’s…