Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed on Wednesday vetoed a resolution that had passed unanimously by the Montgomery City Council to finance Jackson Hospital.

Reed released a statement Thursday saying he wants to help the hospital, but believes the resolution needs to be amended.

”The City of Montgomery remains committed to supporting Jackson Hospital and ensuring that quality healthcare remains accessible for our residents and families,” Reed said. “However, we propose the terms of the funding resolution to be amended.”

Reed pointed to Code of Alabama Section 22-21-212, 22-21-293 and 45-37-243.11 to argue that it is the county’s responsibility for hospital and indigent care, and therefore the county commission should have the majority stake in any future financing.

“For that reason, I am askin

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