Birmingham pastor’s church sign says Republican ‘bigots stole’ the water utility

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Rev. Michael Jordan seen in front of the sign outside New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

The sign in front of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan seen in front of the sign outside New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan talks with AL.com about the reasons behind the messaging on the sign in front of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan seen in front of the sign outside New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan talks with AL.com about the reasons behind the messaging on the sign in front of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan stands on the steps of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan talks with AL.com about the images and news clippings of Black history on the walls of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan seen in front of the sign outside New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Images and news clippings of Black history seen on the walls of New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

Rev. Michael Jordan seen in front of the sign outside New Era Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala., Wednesday, July 29, 2026. (Will McLelland/AL.com)

A pastor known for posting provocative messages on his church’s marquee is making clear his disdain for Birmingham’s regional water utility and its actions in the year since new leadership took over the agency.

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