Council Member John Meredith
Huntsville City Council Member John Meredith is the son of civil rights icon James H. Meredith, the first African American to enroll and graduate from the previously segregated University of Mississippi.
John’s first career was as a laboratory technologist. While managing a hospital-based clinical lab in Kansas, John participated in a Washington fly-in as a member of the clinical lab manager’s association to lobby against a bill that would eventually have a profound negative impact on the delivery of services to patients. He found the process fascinating and, after securing a master’s degree a year later, rededicated his professional efforts to government.
Support for Columbia High soccer teams
March 11, 2025
Council President John Meredith recently presented a check for $5,000 to Coach Alemseged Starling for the Columbia High School varsity and junior varsity boys soccer teams to support their efforts and help offset expenses. The allocation came from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund.
Read MoreSave the Date: D5 Town Hall
March 11, 2025
Join Council President John Meredith for the District 5 Town Hall on Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at Hope Church, 1661 Balch Road. The topic will be on education, and he will be joined by Carlos Mathews, President of the Huntsville City Schools Board.
Read MoreMidTowne on the Park HOA meeting
March 11, 2025
Council President John Meredith recently attended MidTowne on the Park’s homeowner’s association (HOA) meeting to answer questions and listen to constituent concerns. While Meredith regularly meets with D5 residents at town hall meetings, he’s also available to speak at HOA meetings. For more information, contact the Council office at hsvcitycouncil@huntsvilleal.gov or 256-427-5011.
Read MoreCouncil President’s Forum
March 10, 2025
The President’s Forum in March highlighted City services designed to keep Huntsville clean and efficient while disposing of waste safely and efficiently. Council President Meredith’s guests were Doc Holladay, executive director of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Public Works Director Chris McNeese and Sanitation Manager Keith Robertson. The topics discussed were garbage collection, recycling services and roads.
Read MoreGrowth, development topics at D5 Town Hall
March 10, 2025
At his February town hall meeting, Council President Meredith met with constituents at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church and answered questions on an array of topics focusing on development and growth in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County south of I-565. Huntsville Urban & Economic Development Director Shane Davis provided insight on plans for the area.
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