Woodfin later took to social media to defend his comments and give his side of the story. Still, the leaked audio and widespread reaction it generated is nothing new in Birmingham politics. Weeks later, Reynolds delayed the City Council’s vote to raise the mayor’s spending limit. After a subsequent council meeting, Kincaid played Reynolds’ voicemail for a reporter, triggering a political firestorm at City Hall. The meeting of the mayor’s appointed staff was held in the City Council Chambers.