News & Updates
District 5 forum with Frank Barger
June 6, 2024
Council Member John Meredith hosted Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger at the District 5 Forum in May. Barger focused on the duties of the probate office in administering elections. The probate judge is the top county elections official. Barger discussed the cost and logistics of preparing for elections to accommodate the 320,000 registered voters in Madison County.
Read MoreInterview on Inside Huntsville
June 6, 2024
Council Member John Meredith discussed an array of topics as the guest on Inside Huntsville with Brenda Martin. Meredith talked about his career before being elected to City Council as well as his motivation to seek public office. He also expanded on his governing philosophy and shared about his father, civil rights icon James Meredith.
Read MorePublic art in new City Hall
June 6, 2024
The beauty of the new City Hall is enhanced by nine pieces of public art located on the first, second, sixth and seventh floors. There are three pieces on City Council’s floor – Miracle Territory by Alabama A&M University graduate Jahni Moore, Transformative Soil: Terra Firma by Cynthia Wagner and Cityscape Block by Block by Guadalupe Lanning Robinson. Don’t miss an opportunity to see these pieces and learn more about the artists [ more ]
Read MoreRibbon-cutting for new City Hall
June 6, 2024
Council Member John Meredith was joined by other City leaders May 21 in cutting the ribbon to open the new City Hall to the public. Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the City hosted an open house to allow residents to explore the building. The ceremony concluded a two-year construction project and City Council held its first meeting in the new City Hall on May 23. Located at 305 Fountain Circle, City Hall will [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Transit seeks comments on proposed Orbit route changes
June 4, 2024
Huntsville Transit patrons are invited to upcoming public meetings to provide comments about proposed modifications to six Orbit shuttle routes. The meeting will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, at the Transfer Station Platform, 500B Church St., Huntsville. A second meeting is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12, at the same location. The public can view maps, learn more about the proposed changes and provide feedback to Huntsville Transit officials. “We’re grateful [ more ]
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