Category: City Council
Huntsville City Council seeks to clarify proposed bylaw changes
July 8, 2021
The Huntsville City Council is seeking to clarify proposed changes to its bylaws, which would streamline how Council conducts City business. Those changes, introduced at the June 24 meeting, will be considered tonight. If enacted, the changes would amend Divisions 1 and 2 of Article III City Council of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Huntsville, Alabama. By modifying the bylaws, the Council hopes to conduct City business in a [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Feedback on HPCAC Report
July 2, 2021
The City of Huntsville provided additional feedback to City Council on the Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council Report from April 22, 2021. The report is available for viewing below: City Feedback to HPCAC Report RELATED NEWS City leaders respond to HPCAC Report
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Appoints Ryan Renaud to District 4 School Board Seat
June 10, 2021
The Huntsville City Council on Thursday appointed Ryan Renaud to the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board. Renaud was one of five candidates who interviewed for the position. The appointment fills a vacancy left by Walker McGinnis, who recently resigned from the board due to health issues. “We are grateful to all the applicants who expressed a desire to serve our community. Each one brought a unique set of [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council Announces District 4 School Board Candidates
May 28, 2021
– The Huntsville City Council will interview five candidates for the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City School Board during public meetings Friday, June 4, and Monday, June 7, in the seventh-floor conference room of Huntsville City Hall. The City’s selection committee received six applications for outgoing School Board Member Walker McGinnis’ term, which will expire in November 2022. One of the candidates did not meet residency requirements. The selection process requires [ more ]
Read MoreFinance Presents Mid-Year Budget Review
May 27, 2021
City of Huntsville Finance Director Penny Smith provided a mid-year budget review to Mayor Tommy Battle and the Huntsville City Council at their regularly scheduled May 28 meeting. “You’ve heard me say a budget is just a plan, and you need to adjust your budget as your needs change,” said Smith. The Finance Director reviewed revenue collections and stimulus funding to date and shifts in City expenditures. Highlights include: $1 million increase for [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Welcomes Alabama League of Municipalities Convention
May 13, 2021
Mayor Tommy Battle is extending a warm welcome to the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), which is hosting its 2021 convention in the Rocket City. The convention kicked off Wednesday evening with a reception at the Von Braun Center (VBC). The annual event allows municipal vendors and state agencies to network with City officials and employees. “We are proud to have leaders from across the state here in Huntsville,” Mayor Battle said. [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council Establishes Selection Process for District 4 School Board Vacancy
May 10, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville City Council is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Huntsville City School Board. The Huntsville City School Board. From left, outgoing member Walker McGinnis (District 4), Elisa Ferrell (District 3), Superintendent Christie Finley, Beth Wilder (District 2), Michelle Watkins (District 1) and Carlos Mathews (District 5). The District 4 position will become vacant following longtime educator Walker McGinnis’ resignation, which will be effective May 30. [ more ]
Read MoreCity Opens Community Foundation Park in Downtown Huntsville
May 6, 2021
The City of Huntsville added another beautiful park to its inventory of urban spaces today following a dedication and ribbon cutting for Community Foundation Park. Anchoring the intersection of Dr. Joseph Lowery Boulevard and Pelham Avenue along downtown’s gateway entrance, the new park is a collaboration between the City of Huntsville, Arts Huntsville, and Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. A centerpiece of the urban plaza is a public art installation designed by [ more ]
Read MoreCity leaders respond to Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council protest report
April 28, 2021
During a special work session of the Huntsville City Council on Wednesday, April 28, the City’s Administration publicly addressed the findings of a report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests. At the work session, Administrator John Hamilton presented the City’s response to the 248-page report, which includes assessments and recommendations for improvement within HPD. “Tonight’s presentation before City Council was just the start of a long process to strengthen [ more ]
Read MoreCity, Designers asking for John Hunt Skatepark feedback
April 26, 2021
Huntsville residents and skateboarding enthusiasts from across the region took part in an online meeting on April 20 to discuss ideas for the new John Hunt Skatepark. The skatepark will span three acres between Kids Space and the Championship Soccer Fields at John Hunt Park. The tentative opening date is summer 2022. During the virtual design input meeting, Team Pain, one of the world’s most prominent skatepark design companies, shared vision [ more ]
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