Montgomery Whitewater Budget Debate | Birmingham News

Montgomery County just approved a massive $183 million budget for 2027 — a 17% jump from last year — but the vote was razor-thin, 3 to 2, after heated debate over funding Montgomery Whitewater. Despite the park’s recent shutdown and mounting questions about its ballooning costs and lack of audit, some commissioners say it’s time to pause and reset. While Sankey and Harris voted no, Castanza sees this as an opportunity to realign spending wisely while still serving the community — a moment to reflect, recalibrate, and build toward a stronger future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://1819news.com/news/item/montgomery-county-commission-passes-183-million-budget-for-2027-with-funding-for-montgomery-whitewater More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/27184c0fbf8d52fb Report issues to [email protected].