BIRMINGHAM
A six-minute recorded phone call between Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales reveals a heated exchange marked by accusations, political threats, and long-standing personal tension between the two elected officials.
The call, recorded in October and recently obtained by AL.com, offers a rare glimpse into behind-the-scenes political conflict in Birmingham. During the conversation, Woodfin is heard threatening to endorse and actively campaign for a challenger against Scales in her upcoming county commission race.
According to the report, Woodfin initiated the call and accused Scales of spreading political rumors about him. The discussion quickly escalated, reflecting what sources describe as years of strained relations between the veteran leaders.
Woodfin, who was re-elected last year after defeating Scales and seven other challengers in the mayoral race, expressed frustration over what he characterized as ongoing attacks on his leadership and credibility.
Neither Woodfin nor Scales has publicly commented in detail on the contents of the recording as of publication.
