The Montgomery City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to override a veto by Mayor Steven Reed of a resolution to fund Jackson Hospital, but that doesn’t mean the council disregarded Reed’s advice.

After overriding the veto, the council made changes to the resolution taking into account some of Reed’s suggestions when he issued the veto last week.

“This action shows the City’s leadership working together in the best interests of our residents,” Reed said in a statement. “It represents a balanced and thoughtful approach to public funding—one that supports Jackson Hospital while ensuring fiscal responsibility.”

The council struck language that outlined a 60-40 split with the city paying the majority of the financing; Reed has said the county should be responsible for the majority of financ

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