MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council unanimously voted Tuesday to restore the dual governance structure between the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Association and the City Museum Board, ending a two-year dispute over control of the museum.

The disagreement began in 2023 when the museum’s director was fired, sparking debate over who has authority over museum operations. The resolution returns the museum to a governance model that had been in place for more than 60 years.

“We’re just happy that they’ve seen the wisdom and they’re returning it to the way it’s been for over 60 years,” said Bill Ford, president of the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts Board.

A packed crowd at City Hall included museum docents, employees and longtime donors who attended the meeting to show suppo

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