Local political leaders address Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce
Three of this area’s top political leaders have addressed the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce about key issues they are facing.
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed, police chief angered over mass shooting suspect’s release on bond
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed and Police Chief James Graboys are expressing anger over the release of one of the four mass shooting suspects on bond.
Montgomery Personnel Board Questions Mayor Reed’s Plan to Hire Convicted Felon, Postpones Salary Vote
“Starting a convicted felon at $120,960 not only sends the wrong message to the city,” said board member Seale. “It sends the wrong message to all the first responders and garbage collectors who’ve been asking for raises.”
Montgomery Mayor Requests Salary Approval to Hire Ex-Fraud Convict as City’s Director of Small Business Development
Donald Watkins Jr. was convicted of one count of wire fraud and one count of conspiracy in 2019.
City of Montgomery’s chief of staff resigns
The City of Montgomery has announced that Chief of Staff Jerime Reid has resigned from his position.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed explains why he vetoed resolution to help Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has received a statement from the Office of Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed to explain why he vetoed a city council resolution offering support for Jackson Hospital.
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed vetoes city council resolution to help Jackson Hospital
Action 8 News has confirmed that Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has vetoed a city council resolution aimed at helping Jackson Hospital keep its doors open as it struggles through bankruptcy.
Governor, mayor talk to each other about Montgomery mass shooting
Gov. Kay Ivey and Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed have now had a conversation regarding the mass shooting that killed two people and left 12 others injured, some critically.
Police chief to Montgomery mass shooters: “All of us are coming for you”
Montgomery Police Chief James Graboys had a message for the shooters responsible for the mass shooting downtown that left two people dead and 12 others injured: “All of us are coming for you.”
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed responds to Gov. Kay Ivey on mass shooting
Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed has issued a response to a statement from Governor Kay Ivey regarding the mass shooting in downtown Montgomery.
