A six-minute recorded phone call between Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin and Jefferson County Commissioner Lashunda Scales captures a tense exchange marked by accusations, political threats, and long-simmering personal animosity between the veteran leaders. The call made in October, recently obtained by AL.com, provides a rare inside look into behind-the-scenes politics in Birmingham, with Woodfin threatening to endorse and actively campaign for a rival candidate to Scales in the upcoming commission race. Woodfin, who defeated Scales and the seven other challengers for his position as mayor last year, initiated the six-minute call and accused Scales of spreading political rumors. The full six-minute phone call is available on our page. Reporting by Joseph D. Bryant. Read more on AL.com #localnews #birminghamalabama #citycouncil #controversy #randallwoodfin #mayor #lashundascals #localelections