Council Member Michelle Watkins
Michelle Watkins is a proud native of Huntsville, deeply committed to her community and dedicated to giving every voice a platform. She believes that true leadership involves understanding the concerns of her neighbors and actively advocating for solutions that benefit all residents.
Michelle’s journey to the City Council is marked by perseverance and a lifelong dedication to making a difference. With eight years of experience on the Huntsville City School Board, she is eager to drive positive change within the district and beyond.
Huntsville to study bus rapid transit corridor along University Drive
December 19, 2024
The City formally accepted federal grant money at Thursday’s Council meeting to spur a transit-oriented development planning study focusing on three clusters along University Drive. The Federal Transit Authority, part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, awarded an $850,000 pilot program grant to the City to fund the University Drive corridor study. The study will analyze three key population nodes along University Drive: the area in and around the Northwoods community, the [ more ]
Read MoreGlobal ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, Glaukos, to locate multimillion-dollar facility in Cummings Research Park
December 19, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a development agreement with Glaukos Corporation to build a multimillion-dollar research, development and manufacturing facility in Cummings Research Park (CRP). The multi-year project carries an $82 million capital expenditure and will bring 154 full-time jobs to the region by 2030. The facility will be built on 25 acres at the corner of Mark Smith Drive and Explorer Boulevard, at the north end of HudsonAlpha Institute [ more ]
Read MoreCity supports affordable senior housing with HOME funds commitment
December 19, 2024
The City will allocate $889,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to support the construction of an affordable housing community for seniors aged 55 and older. The project, Arbours at Moores Mill II, located at 100 Marcus Byers Drive NE, will provide 55 rental units, including 31 one-bedroom and 24 two-bedroom apartments. The funding commitment is contingent upon the project receiving an allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) from [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville accepting applications for 2025 Summer Intern Program
December 18, 2024
The City of Huntsville is now accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Intern Program, offering an exceptional career-building opportunity for college students. The program is available to individuals 19 years or older, with a high school diploma or GED and is open to current students or recent graduates from accredited colleges and universities. Applications will be accepted through 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5. The eight-week program will select up to [ more ]
Read MoreNewly established Energy Task Force to create a Community Energy Resource Plan
December 5, 2024
A rapidly changing energy environment prompted the City of Huntsville and Huntsville Utilities to establish a task force to develop a forward-looking approach to energy planning. Working with consulting engineering firm Black & Veatch, a 12-member Energy Task Force will create a Community Energy Resource Plan (CERP) to guide the City’s energy strategy into the future. “As our community grows, we must proactively address our energy needs,” said Wes Kelly, CEO [ more ]
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