Teachers Union President Seeks District 9 Council Seat - BirminghamWatch

Teachers Union President Seeks District 9 Council Seat - BirminghamWatch

Richard Franklin is running to represent District 9 on the City Council. (Source: Franklin campaign) Richard Franklin, president of Birmingham’s American Federation of Teachers since 2011, is running to represent District 9 on the City Council. Franklin said he decided to run after realizing how many young people in Birmingham fear for their safety. He recalled his son when he was in high school telling him goodbye by saying, “Dad, don’t get kil…