The ignorance is killing people in Montgomery
A whole bunch of people in this debate over Montgomery aren’t interested in actually solving the problems. They’re only interested in the public fight.
Mayor Steven Reed
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See recent postsBill allowing takeover of Montgomery PD solves nothing, makes no sense
Legislation seeking to force Montgomery to hire more police officers ignores reality and basic common sense.
House committee advances Montgomery police bill
A House committee advanced SB298, which would require Montgomery and Huntsville to meet police staffing ratios or face potential state intervention.
Montgomery officials criticize bill to allow state takeovers of understaffed police departments
“For us, allowing the state to override local officials is a bridge too far,” Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed said.
Mayor Steven Reed to represent Montgomery at Global Smart City Expo in Barcelona
Reed will join a U.S. delegation at the Smart City Expo in Barcelona, engaging in discussions on urban innovation and inclusive city-building.
November 4, 2025
Following rightwing uproar, Watkins Jr. bows out in Montgomery
Following several days of turmoil over his selection as Montgomery's director of small and minority business, Donald Watkins Jr. is backing out.
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See recent postsMayors’ races settled this year
City governing is where the rubber meets the road in Alabama and throughout the nation.
Reed vetoes Montgomery Council plan to save Jackson Hospital
Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.
Montgomery Mayor Reed welcomes state partnership, wants holistic approach on crime
Following a weekend mass shooting, Reed said his conversation with Ivey was productive and he welcomes any assistance with fighting crime.
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See recent postsThere’s a solution to Montgomery’s crime problem
The solution to Montgomery's crime problem—to any city's crime problem—is usually pretty easy to identify and very hard to find the will to solve.