Madison County Commission votes to move Confederate statue
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A Madison County commissioner made a move to relocate the Confederate statue outside the county courthouse.
The debate and vote on the removal resolution.
District 6 Commissioner JesHenry Malone introduced a resolution to move the monument to an area cemetery. Maple Hill Cemetery was mentioned by Commissioner Phil Vandiver in his remarks to the commission.
The resolution was passed by a unanimous voice vote of the commission.
See the vote in the above video.
Public comments following resolution debate and vote.
The City of Huntsville released statements on the relocation vote on Wednesday as well.
MAYOR TOMMY BATTLE
“The City of Huntsville pledges to work hand in hand with the Madison County Commission to help them find a suitable home for the monument in an appropriate historic context.”
COUNCIL PRESIDENT DEVYN KEITH
“I am proud of the actions taken by the Madison County Commission to begin the process of relocating the statue. I am introducing a resolution in support of this effort at Thursday night’s City Council meeting.”
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