Vote 2009: Steven Hoyt makes mayor’s race an even dozen

City council member Steven Hoyt is joining the crowd, specifically the 11 already declared candidates running for mayor of Birmingham. Hoyt announced his candidacy at a Leadership Birmingham meeting Thursday.

Steven Hoyt

His platform focuses on business development and neighborhood rejuvenation, specifically recruiting 10 new businesses annually and building 7,000 houses in 7 years.

He began serving on city council in 2005. Before, he was president of Belview Heights neighborhood association and was a member of the Jefferson County Economic Development and Industrial Authority.

Video: Steven Hoyt discusses current city projects

The election takes place Dec. 8. Candidates have until Wednesday to file paperwork for eligibility.

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Two candidate forums announced.

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Posted: Friday, November 13, 2009, 10:12 am, in B'ham.
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