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The official said the city expects additional upgrades to community centers and parks, and invited residents to a free July 4 Riverfront Amphitheater celebration from 8 to 9:30 p.m., with fireworks along the Alabama River and a band from the Alabama Army National Guard. The official reminded attendees that a clear-bag policy is enforced at city events and warned that setting off fireworks elsewhere inside the city limits is illegal.

The official called attention to July as Extreme Heat Awareness Month and urged residents to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors. The official also invited the public to a July 10 meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Montgomery Interpretive Center to review pedestrian safety proposals for Carter Hill Road and College Street, noting the area connects schools, transit stops, businesses, Huntington College and Alabama State University and has dangerous crossings and limited sidewalks.

Finally, the official promoted the free Move MGM color run on Friday, July 19, at Buddy Watson Park, including packet pickup on July 18 from 3 to 6 p.m., race-day check-in at 7 a.m., and a free run shirt for the first 400 registrants who pick up packets. The official encouraged registrants to donate to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank when registering.

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The official named a $94,000,000 intermodal container transfer facility and a $415,000,000 Diageo beverage plant among recent groundbreakings and said new housing developments are underway across the city. “These aren't just ceremonial shovel turnings. They represent real progress, real jobs, real investment, and real opportunity for our residents,” the official said.

The official said the city is exploring a new convention center and arena as a strategic investment to attract tourism, meetings and events that support retail and hospitality businesses. The official also described outreach at industry events abroad — mentioning attendance at an air show in Paris — and framed the intermodal facility and airport-adjacent land as assets for building a freight and logistics hub for the region.

The transcript records the official’s presentation of investment figures and projects but does not document council votes or budget approvals tied directly to the projects during this meeting.","An unidentified city official told the council that Montgomery recorded more than $1.1 billion in local investment and nearly 500 new jobs, citing recent groundbreakings including a $94 million intermodal facility and a $415 million Diageo plant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6179163,"Montgomery official cites 28% drop in violent crime, backs curfew as StarWatch expands",368,43110,411780,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5133259-c67ce32c3a9f370a3574a859e32c57e7&start=43&end=411","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5133259-c67ce32c3a9f370a3574a859e32c57e7/thumbnail_43110.jpg","/articles/6179163/Montgomery-City/Montgomery-County/Alabama/Montgomery-official-cites-28-drop-in-violent-crime-backs-curfew-as-StarWatch-expands","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6179163-481f2276b6aa31ab6933951a23dd4b37/orig.mp4?Expires=1771163031&Signature=nX9AlA0JOy1HirLtlod5LTgf7C3bJJASeYrQz1pSyIkof4K6CuVqFD-4upq5BI8DtEldOdtd53a34iwQQKQV7intxdhJkzjZ-d~OxylyInlxP9KhlPby83wsMDXeKLwSyzWE9q2ShbGS6M7-C4ap4UN9rMQZ2hu30QjRleTJ~-WaPKpW-oVP2RewjdDdyIvR6-qNOruI1KO1hK-9Rba02GYyZ9psQ4XVBD~9-etD7a2HdFaznHT31Vhw0dYEhtK8deVkARL8fBHMxnUeAyQBzccoZhlpdAoAvJNqKkL6np1Imb7Cj1AXEHODi6gcF-LnOphKdBOhmir9sMweLkL~Jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Unidentified city official, a city official, told the Montgomery City Council during a meeting that violent crime in Montgomery has declined more than 28% and that nonviolent and overall crime also have fallen by double-digit percentages.

The official said the police department, led by Chief Ray Boys, has increased community policing and expanded the StarWatch camera system. “These strategies are making a measurable difference,” the official said, adding that the network now includes “hundreds more cameras” and that “dozens more were added to the network” last week. The official said the system is monitored 24/7 by the Strategic Technology and Resource Center to allow real-time response and faster identification of offenders.

The official expressed support for a curfew ordinance currently before the council, saying it is intended to protect young people during late-night hours and that parents and guardians have a pivotal role in keeping youth safe. The official also recalled an older public-service message, asking, “Do you know where your children are?” and said the question remains urgent.

The official noted visible increases in officer presence in the city’s Entertainment District and framed the combined measures — policing, cameras, and youth programs — as prevention tools as well as enforcement. “It’s not just about numbers. It’s about lives,” the official said.

The transcript records statements of support and program expansion but does not show a council vote or formal action adopting the curfew ordinance during the meeting.","An unidentified city official told the Montgomery City Council that violent crime in the city has fallen more than 28%, highlighted expansion of the StarWatch camera network monitored 24/7, and expressed support for a proposed curfew ordinance while urging caregivers to partner with the city.","actionData","errors"]

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Montgomery official outlines community center openings, July 4 riverfront celebration and pedestrian safety meeting

Montgomery official highlights $1.1 billion in local investment, new industrial projects

Montgomery official cites 28% drop in violent crime, backs curfew as StarWatch expands