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Montgomery mayor reports revenue gains, urges support for House Bill 450
Summary
Mayor Stephen L. Reed told the council the city’s February revenues strengthened the general fund and urged local support for House Bill 450, a state gun-safety measure; he also announced federal grants, a mayoral internship and a new online payments portal.
Mayor Stephen L. Reed reported that February collections showed a stronger fiscal picture for Montgomery, telling the council that sales and use tax receipts rose year over year and account for about 46% of the city’s general fund budget. "February 2026 sales and use tax revenue collections increased by 7.3% compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year," Reed said, adding that gas-tax and alcoholic-beverage collections also rose while lodging taxes softened.
Reed framed the revenue update as part of a broader push on public safety and local services. He urged support for House Bill 450, describing it as a "common…
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