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Mayor Reed Calls for an End to Gun Violence
Montgomery’s crime index rating indicates that it is “1.5 times higher than the U.S. average.”
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Mayor Steven L. Reed has called for an end to gun violence after learning about the shooting deaths of several Montgomery residents and rapper Kirshnik Khari Ball, also known as Takeoff from Migos. On November 1, 2022, Mayor Reed posted to his Instagram to express his sentiments about what is transpiring not only in the city of Montgomery, but throughout the country. Mayor Reed expressed, “Last night, a 25-year-old Black man was killed here in our city, and this is the second in the last three days. That comes on top of waking up again this morning and seeing that one of my favorite artists and groups out of Atlanta lost a great member Takeoff much too soon.”
“Last night, a 25-year-old Black man was killed here in our city, and this is the second in the last three days”
Currently, Montgomery’s crime index rating indicates that it is “1.5 times higher than the U.S. average.” However, this crime index analysis also indicates that the number of homicides has decreased recently, “The number of homicides stood at 29 – a decrease of 9 compared to 2017.” The Montgomery Police Department has provided gun safety information to lower the risk of violent crimes. The statement also discusses that there is a significant number of violent crimes regarding children by relaying that, “The risks to our children of unsafe firearm storage practices are significant. Without any exaggeration, the way a gun is stored can be a matter of life and death for our children. Tragedies occur daily involving unlocked firearms easily accessible to young people, either at their own homes or the home of a relative or neighbor.”
Mayor Reed intends to solve these issues, as expressed in his initiatives, which say that “A native of Montgomery, Mayor Reed is committed to realizing his vision of a more equitable, progressive, and compassionate city. To that end, he is advancing an agenda that addresses the community’s most pressing issues and puts Montgomery on track to become a leader in the New South.”
For more information, please contact the Mayor’s Office at (334) 625-2000.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —On Thursday, October 26, the city of Montgomery held its final yearly
gathering to recognize and thank all veterans of the armed forces. The meeting was held at the Armory Learning Arts Center, at 1018 Madison Avenue. Mayor Steven Reed served as the event’s host.
Retired Brigadier General Trent Edwards was on hand to address the attendees. The Montgomery Military Volunteer Commission (MMVC) was founded to help the military community in Montgomery, Alabama. This community includes veterans, active duty service members, reserve and national guard members, civilian employees of the Department of Defense, and military families. Additionally, it intends to bring in additional missions for the city’s many military establishments.
Eddie Compton, III can be contacted for at ecompton@montgomeryal.gov or 334-202-4999 for future engagements.
Business
New Car Lot and Shopping Center Proposed for City of Pike Road Gains Plat Approval
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. —The Montgomery Planning Commission held its monthly Public Hearing Thursday, June 22, at 5 pm at Montgomery City Hall. The Commission addressed various plat approval requests and rezoning recommendations.
Guthrie Jeffcoat of Jeffcoat Engineers & Surveyors attended (at 2:55 – 7:15 of video) on behalf of his client, Roy Moore, to gain a plat approval. The request is for Plat No. 1 located in an AGR-1 (Residential Agriculture) Zoning District at the southwest corner of US Highway 80 East and Mose Lee Road. The plat is currently designated as residential agriculture and will need to be rezoned before it can be utilized for any commercial use.
Jeffcoat Engineers states Roy Moore intends to use the half acre of land as retail space for a used car lot with an access point coming from Mose Lee Road
Jeffcoat Engineers states Roy Moore intends to use the half acre of land as retail space for a used car lot with an access point coming from Mose Lee Road. The plat request was approved by a unanimous vote from the Planning Committee with a necessary rezoning appeal planned for the near future.
The City of Montgomery Planning Commission is appointed by the City Council to serve voluntarily with no compensation. The Planning Commission holds public hearings on the 4th Thursday of every month, excluding November and December where it is held on the second, for street renaming, plat approval, and rezoning.
Public Hearings are held at 5 pm CDT at 103 N. Perry St. in the Council Chambers of Montgomery City Hall.
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Andrew Szymanski Aims for District 7 Council Seat
Szymanski aims to woo District 7 residents at neighborhood Meet & Greet at Fitzgerald Museum
MONTGOMERY, Ala.—Montgomery City Council candidate Andrew Szymanski is hosting a Meet & Greet Thursday, June 22, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Fitzgerald Museum in Montgomery. This event is a part of Szymanski’s 2023 election campaign hopes to win the District 7 council seat.
The Meet and Greet is sponsored by Jennifer Dutton-Henderson and Bo Henderson, who are friends of Szymanski. Funky Forte will be present at the event to provide refreshments, and Village Green Records will be there providing entertainment and music. Andrew Szymanski is running with a focus on communication, small business, property, public safety, and effective planning and action. Szymanski aims to re-imagine Montgomery as an exciting and affordable place for families, young professionals, and entrepreneurs.
2023 municipal elections for Mayor and City Council are August 22. Runoffs, if necessary, are scheduled for October 3.
The 2023 Montgomery Municipal Election for Mayor and City Council is set for August 22, with a runoff, if necessary, on October 3, 2023. District 7 polling locations are at Saint Paul AME Church, Cleveland Avenue YMCA, Drum Theater on the campus of Huntingdon College, and the St. James Baptist Church at Holt Crossing. Any updates regarding polling locations will be mailed to residents by mid-July.
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