Category: District 1
Summer Night Symphony Benefit Concert at Calvary Hill Community Center
June 26, 2019
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) is partnering with the City of Huntsville to bring Summer Night Symphony to the community, at the invitation of City Council President Devyn Keith. Proceeds for this concert will go to the Village of Promise and the Boys & Girls Clubs of North Alabama. “The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is a vital player in Huntsville’s economy and quality of life,” Council President Keith said. “With ‘Summer Night Symphony,’ [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council Establishes Selection Process for School Board Vacancy
May 23, 2019
Candidate applications accepted through June 7 for Board of Education District 5 position The Huntsville City Council will be accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Huntsville City School Board. The District 5 position will become vacant effective May 24 following Pam Hill’s resignation. Under Alabama state law, the City Council has the responsibility to fill the vacancy. After consulting with the City Attorney’s office, Council President Devyn Keith presented a [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 1 Town Hall Meeting Recap from March 12
March 28, 2019
Council Member Devyn Keith and District 6 Madison County Commissioner JesHenry Malone collaborated on a joint Town Hall on March 12 in the Cavalry Hills Community Auditorium/Theatre. Topics addressed included crime statistics, roadwork updates, development news, quality of life announcements and more. District One Town Hall Information Packet – March 12
Read MoreFlooding Forecast: City of Huntsville crews prepare for hazardous weather? potential
February 18, 2019
The Huntsville Office of the National Weather Service is forecasting between 6 and 8 inches of rain accumulation in Huntsville and North Alabama through Sunday, February 24. Flooding of local waterways, including the Tennessee River, is possible. In preparation for this potentially hazardous weather, the City of Huntsville is reminding residents of the following: Remove debris from gutters. Take a look at your neighborhood curbs, gutters and inlets. If they are blocked [ more ]
Read MoreGetting There: Top road construction, resurfacing and repair projects stretch across Huntsville
February 7, 2019
The City of Huntsville hasn’t seen a year of road work quite like 2019. Engineering is tracking approximately 50 new roadway projects in various stages of design or construction totaling $600 million. Adding to the list of major road work projects is another $7 million worth of street repaving and $600,000 in street maintenance and repairs. “Huntsville is a City on the move, and it is critical we keep up with our [ more ]
Read MoreCity ordinance enforces humane conditions for dogs living outdoors
January 31, 2019
The Huntsville City Council approved new pet ordinances in October 2018 to safeguard the care of dogs living outdoors. Pet owners of any canine that normally house their animals outside unattended on their property are now required to provide a humane restraint for these animals, which means dogs cannot be chained. In addition to pet safety outlined in existing ordinances, the City strengthened pet regulations regarding humane shelter, space, food and [ more ]
Read MoreWinter Weather Alert: Huntsville municipal offices will be closed, Tuesday, Jan. 29
January 28, 2019
City Hall and municipal offices will be closed, Tuesday, January 29, due to the winter weather and hazardous road conditions. This includes Public Transit, Handi-Ride, Municipal Court, and all municipal services and facilities. Garbage collection will experience delays for the remainder of the week. Residents should place their trash cans curbside on their regularly scheduled day and leave them there until crews can pick them up. For more information about the impact of the weather event on City services, visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/WinterWeather.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Reviews Proposal for $40M Amphitheater
January 23, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle and members of his Urban and Economic Development team are proposing a new $40 million amphitheater to be built in a public park as part of the Mid-City development. Council Members held a work session on Jan. 23 to review the proposal along with updates to the City’s public-private Mid-City project on the site of the former Madison Square Mall property. Council subsequently voted 4-1 to approve a $4 [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 1 Text Notifications
January 14, 2019
There’s a new way to stay updated on District 1 Town Halls and important information impacting our community. Simply text “Join District1” to 30890 to opt-in to receive these updates via text messages directly to your cell phone. Questions about how to sign up? Contact the Office of the City Council by calling 256.427.5011 or e-mailing hsvcitycouncil@huntsvilleal.gov.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Holiday Hours for week of December 24, 2018
December 21, 2018
City of Huntsville municipal offices will be closed for non essential personnel on Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25 in observation of the Christmas holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Wednesday, December 26. Garbage Pick Up Schedule for Week of December 24 City of Huntsville sanitation will not collect garbage on December 24 and 25. View the alternate garbage pick up schedule for the week of December 24. Public Transportation Holiday [ more ]
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