Reed: Attacks on Montgomery are about controlling money, not stopping crime
During an interview with Alabama Politics This Week, Reed talked candidly about the city's crime issues — both real and sensationalized.
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See recent postsPolice chief bill is about politics, not actually solving problems
A bill that would allow the AG or governor to select city's police chief is rooted in cheap politics, and it won't help anyone.
Mayor Steven Reed appoints new communications director
Miguel Diaz-Lucier has been appointed as the new communications director for the city of Montgomery.
June 17, 2024
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See recent postsFor Montgomery’s problems, the blame can be widely spread
A whole bunch of people seem to think Montgomery's problems fell from the sky last month. They've been building for decades.
Montgomery DA calls for bail bonds reform, tougher gun laws
In Alabama, bail bonds allow pretrial release, but recent reforms aim to address financial burdens and safety.
PARCA: Huntsville grows as Birmingham and Montgomery fall behind
Birmingham reclaims its spot from Montgomery as the second most populous city in the state of Alabama.
Co-chair of Poor People’s Campaign gives pro-UAW speech in Montgomery
At the “Moral Monday” event, Bishop William Barber II talked about how his Christian faith informs his support of unions.
Mayor Steven Reed selected to speak at Milken Institute Global Conference
The annual event features thought leaders, innovators and change-makers from around the world.
May 7, 2024
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See recent postsThe progressives won again
Meta — the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp — will be building an $800 million data center in Alabama’s capitol city.
Leadership Montgomery, Historical Preservation Commission showcase “Todd Road Incident”
They will showcase the "Todd Road Incident" short film created by a Leadership Montgomery class.
April 30, 2024