Big events will help economy, Strange says
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange declared officially Friday that Montgomery's economic recovery has begun.
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Strange does not support teen curfews
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
Although some have called for curfews on teens in the wake of a shooting at a party that left one teen dead, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said he believes the city should look into regulating private parties rather than the hours of teenagers.
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Strange defends real estate work by county commissioner
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and Montgomery County Commission Chairman Elton Dean say there was nothing wrong with Dean, who is a real estate agent, representing the city in a real estate transaction.
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Montgomery trolley ridership falls in second week
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
Mayor Todd Strange touted the new program during his weekly media availability time Friday. He said 271 people rode the trolleys during the inaugural weekend, and about 90 of those riders came from Maxwell Air Force Base.
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Interstate police stop yields $383K
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
The final total came to $383,080 -- almost twice the amount Montgomery police initially believed they had discovered and seized during a routine traffic stop.Montgomery police and Mayor Todd Strange had a news conference Thursday morning to celebrate the seizure of an estimated $200,000 that could eventually be added to Police Department coffers.If officials were in a celebratory mood...
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$600K pledged to Family Justice Center
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
... need throughout the judicial process. It has been described as a one-stop-shop for victims.Mayor Todd Strange told Brooks that the city would contribute $300,000 if the County Commission would match that contribution and if Brooks could find the rest of the funding in the private sector."The step you are about to take could be the single most important thing we have done in years....
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Area mayors show their appreciation for military
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
... of Wetumpka did not attend the ceremony, but his name was included in the proclamation.Mayor Todd Strange of Montgomery said that the local leaders don't always agree, "but we know that we can agree on the military."The area Military Appreciation Week was established about 10 years ago by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and typically coincides with Veterans Day, which is Nov....
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Capitol Inn shuts its doors
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
... whether that suit had any impact on the closure of the hotel and restaurant.Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said he was aware a developer is working with the property but he does not know what the plans are.Montgomery officials looked at the property as a possible site for a future city hall but decided to pass."My decision is to renovate City Hall," he said. "We were approached but...
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Low tax revenue may lead to furloughs
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 05/11/2009
... a 9.7 percent decrease does not bode well for Montgomery meeting that goal, Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange believes the remaining 11 months will pack less of a sting to the city's bottom line.But if next month's sales tax revenues are down, it will more than likely make furlough days, or mandatory time off, a necessity. Each furlough day would save the city $350,000.While Strange...
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Residents urge Montgomery City Council to say nay on carriage rides
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 04/11/2009
... be strong enough to waft over to those enjoying a meal outside."Obviously, we support this," Mayor Todd Strange said during the work session after Thomas briefed the City Council on his business proposal.Strange even asked if it would be possible to offer Thomas a provisional license so he would not have to wait for the City Council to pass an enabling ordinance. It was not...
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Dothan mayor delivers first state of the city address
Dothan Eagle (Free subscription) | 30/10/2009
... he said. “We have a lot to offer.”Schmitz told the committee he met with Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange earlier in the week, and the mayors discussed exchanging opportunities.“Basically, not every opportunity (for a new business) is going to suit Montgomery. In that case, I asked him to give me a call and let me know if it might be in Dothan’s interest,” Schmitz said.However, the city...
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Arts on a Budget
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
... are important to economic development and to the quality of life (in the area)," Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said. "We sat down with the leadership and talked about how to support them in the most meaningful fashion."Each group will still receive city support in the form of city staff, facilities and similar benefits, but each will see its operational budget cut.In 2009, the MSO...
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Officers brush up on public dealings
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 23/10/2009
... midnight sessions for third-shift officers.Having current officers take the class is part of Mayor Todd Strange's emphasis on better customer service throughout city government, said Deputy Mayor Jeff Downes."Classes such as this are right in line with what we are trying to do throughout the city, not just with the Police Department," Downes said.One of the lessons of the class emphasizes...
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Lawsuit in Montgomery's special mayoral election thrown out
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 21/10/2009
... Knight said at the time that he would win because it was "so open-and-shut it's almost ridiculous."Todd Strange, who was chairman of the Montgomery County Commission, ultimately won the race and now is the city's mayor. The special election was held because former mayor Bobby Bright vacated the seat when he was elected to Congress.-- Jill Nolin
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New red-light cameras to be activated Tuesday
montgomeryadvertiser.com (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
... they have been placed, more motorists are complying with the rules of the road.Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange said that is why the city wants to expand the red-light camera locations.Strange said it is obvious why the city wants to add more."They work," he said during a previous interview with the Advertiser. "Since putting them up, the instances of running red lights are down,...