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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.

Here is the mayor’s statement, in its entirety:

“The City of Montgomery remains committed to supporting Jackson Hospital and ensuring that quality healthcare remains accessible for our residents and families.

However, we need the terms of the proposed funding resolution to be amended.

Under the Code of Alabama (§ 22-21-212, § 22-21-293, and § 45-37-243.11), the responsibility for hospital and indigent care lies with the county, and the Montgomery County Commission, under Chairman Doug Singleton, has served as the lead entity in this matter. It is therefore appropriate for the C

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