News & Updates
Mayor Tommy Battle introduces balanced budget for 2025 fiscal year
September 12, 2024
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed 2025 fiscal year budget to City Council, emphasizing a strong commitment to addressing community needs and priorities with innovative and strategic financial planning. The Mayor proposed a balanced $328,166,362 operating budget, which includes $33,059,674 in special appropriations for 57 outside agencies. Read the proposed FY25 Budget “This budget is designed to meet growth expectations for increased demand in municipal programs and services, and to take a [ more ]
Read MoreJazz in the Park-Huntsville moving to UAH for Sunday performances
September 12, 2024
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, Sunday’s installment of Jazz in the Park-Huntsville will relocate from Big Spring Park East to Spragins Hall on the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The venue change ensures the event will proceed as planned while providing a comfortable environment for attendees. “We appreciate our partners at UAH for working with us to quickly accommodate Sunday’s installment,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of the [ more ]
Read MoreCelebrate Huntsville Music Month with free community events and programs
September 11, 2024
The celebration of Huntsville Music Month continues with more than two weeks of upcoming events following the well-attended Launchpad Music Festival and record crowds at Jazz in the Park-Huntsville. The remaining events, many of which are free to the community, promise entertaining, educational and enriching experiences. They are also designed to engage music lovers of all ages and backgrounds, further strengthening the fabric of Huntsville’s diverse music scene. Our goal with Huntsville [ more ]
Read MoreSweet 16: Mayor Tommy Battle delivers 2024 State of the City address
September 10, 2024
Touting Huntsville as a championship city with a long list of wins during his tenure, Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his 16th State of the City address to more than 1,200 people at a sold-out luncheon at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. Serving as mayor for his 16th year, Mayor Battle likened the City’s successes to a basketball team that advanced to the elite level of the Sweet 16 in a [ more ]
Read MoreSecond teen charged with capital murder in connection to Max Luther Drive shooting
September 10, 2024
A second teen has been charged with capital murder and two counts of first-degree assault in connection to a shooting on Max Luther Drive on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The 15-year-old male was taken into custody by U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Cocoa Beach, Fla., on Monday, Sept. 9 after disembarking from a cruise ship. Information on extradition is not available at this time.
Read MoreThank you D5
September 9, 2024
Council Member John Meredith expresses his appreciation to constituents in D5 for the honor of serving as their representative for the next four years. He looks forward to continuing quality-of-life and infrastructure improvements in D5 and responding to the needs of constituents.
Read MoreKids to Love Donation
September 9, 2024
Council Member John Meredith allocated $10,000 from the D5 Council Improvement Fund to the Kids to Love Foundation to support programs for children living in foster care. Kids to Love fills an invaluable role in the lives of children in foster care and is a true community asset.
Read MoreFood Bank Donation
September 9, 2024
Council Member John Meredith donated $10,000 from the D5 Council Improvement Fund to the Food Bank of North Alabama to support their mission to relieve food insecurity. From their distribution center in the Jetplex Industrial Park near Huntsville International Airport, the Food Bank improves lives in 11 counties across north Alabama.
Read MoreD5 Town Hall on Education
September 9, 2024
Council Member John Meredith held his monthly D5 town hall with special guest Carlos Mathews, the D5 Huntsville school board representative. Meredith appreciated the discussion about the state of schools in D5 and the proposed new school location.
Read MoreBeautification Awards
September 9, 2024
Council Member Meredith was honored to participate in the 49th annual Beautification Awards that recognized more than 300 properties across the city. Meredith presented the D5 Beautification Award to The Paddock Club at Providence. The work that goes into maintaining beautiful properties throughout the city should never be overlooked and the awards are a fitting celebration.
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