MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Steven Reed’s veto and move forward with funding to help keep Jackson Hospital open.

Earlier this month , the council unanimously approved $15 million for the financially struggling hospital. Mayor Reed vetoed the measure , saying he wanted Montgomery County to contribute more money.

On Tuesday morning, the Montgomery County Commission agreed to provide $10 million in funding. Tuesday evening, the City Council voted unanimously to override Reed’s veto and amended the ordinance to say the city will provide up to $15 million to the hospital rather than guaranteeing the full amount.

The updated language also removes a previous provision that required the city to cover the majority of the $25 million

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