MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) — The Montgomery City Council approved the largest budget in the city’s history Tuesday night, voting 6-3 to adopt a $353.2 million spending plan for fiscal year 2026.
The meeting grew tense as members clashed over leftover funds from the current year’s budget. Some council members believe the city will have more than $40 million in unspent money and pressed officials for details on how it will be used.
Mayor Steven Reed responded by waving his cell phone around in an animated fashion as he spoke…