Category: City Council
City of Huntsville Welcomes Alabama League of Municipalities Convention
May 13, 2021
Mayor Tommy Battle is extending a warm welcome to the Alabama League of Municipalities (ALM), which is hosting its 2021 convention in the Rocket City. The convention kicked off Wednesday evening with a reception at the Von Braun Center (VBC). The annual event allows municipal vendors and state agencies to network with City officials and employees. “We are proud to have leaders from across the state here in Huntsville,” Mayor Battle said. [ more ]
Read MoreCity Council Establishes Selection Process for District 4 School Board Vacancy
May 10, 2021
HUNTSVILLE, AL – The Huntsville City Council is now accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Huntsville City School Board. The Huntsville City School Board. From left, outgoing member Walker McGinnis (District 4), Elisa Ferrell (District 3), Superintendent Christie Finley, Beth Wilder (District 2), Michelle Watkins (District 1) and Carlos Mathews (District 5). The District 4 position will become vacant following longtime educator Walker McGinnis’ resignation, which will be effective May 30. [ more ]
Read MoreCity Opens Community Foundation Park in Downtown Huntsville
May 6, 2021
The City of Huntsville added another beautiful park to its inventory of urban spaces today following a dedication and ribbon cutting for Community Foundation Park. Anchoring the intersection of Dr. Joseph Lowery Boulevard and Pelham Avenue along downtown’s gateway entrance, the new park is a collaboration between the City of Huntsville, Arts Huntsville, and Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. A centerpiece of the urban plaza is a public art installation designed by [ more ]
Read MoreCity leaders respond to Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council protest report
April 28, 2021
During a special work session of the Huntsville City Council on Wednesday, April 28, the City’s Administration publicly addressed the findings of a report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests. At the work session, Administrator John Hamilton presented the City’s response to the 248-page report, which includes assessments and recommendations for improvement within HPD. “Tonight’s presentation before City Council was just the start of a long process to strengthen [ more ]
Read MoreCity, Designers asking for John Hunt Skatepark feedback
April 26, 2021
Huntsville residents and skateboarding enthusiasts from across the region took part in an online meeting on April 20 to discuss ideas for the new John Hunt Skatepark. The skatepark will span three acres between Kids Space and the Championship Soccer Fields at John Hunt Park. The tentative opening date is summer 2022. During the virtual design input meeting, Team Pain, one of the world’s most prominent skatepark design companies, shared vision [ more ]
Read MoreHPCAC releases report on HPD protest response to City Council, makes recommendations
April 22, 2021
The Huntsville Police Citizens Advisory Council (HPCAC) presented its final report on the Huntsville Police Department’s response to 2020 protests at Thursday’s City Council meeting. The report was the culmination of 10 months of fact-finding, public meetings and interviews concerning events from May 30-June 5, 2020, in downtown Huntsville. In summary, the HPCAC addressed appropriate use of chemical agents, use of rubber bullets and the appearance of snipers by other law enforcement [ more ]
Read MoreResidential Bulk Waste Pick-up Delays
April 21, 2021
Huntsville’s Sanitation division advises that some areas of the City may experience delays in curbside bulk waste collection. The spring cleaning season typically produces high volumes of yard debris and trucks are operating at full capacity. “We’re running wide open trying to catch up, even running trucks overtime into Friday and on Saturday until the landfill closes at noon,” said Chris McNeese, Director of Public Works. “We’re asking our residents for [ more ]
Read MoreEarth Month 2021: Huntsville Cleanup Events Scheduled
April 14, 2021
Citizens will have plenty of opportunities to help clean up their surroundings this month as the City of Huntsville celebrates Earth Month. Weekly cleanups will keep Operation Green Team and volunteers busy from dawn to dusk. With Earth Day approaching on April 22, opportunities abound for those who want to leave the world a little better than they found it. The month’s main attraction will be a household hazardous waste collection event, [ more ]
Read MoreFocusing on Huntsville’s future: An update on TIF districts
April 8, 2021
For more than a decade, the City of Huntsville has successfully financed many major improvement projects by using Tax Increment Financing, better known as TIFs. They have helped provide schools, roads, and other infrastructure to support economic development and growth. In Thursday night’s Huntsville City Council meeting, the City’s Finance Director, Penny Smith, provided an update on the City’s six TIF districts. “The TIFs are performing very well and they have played [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville Extends Face Cover Requirements in City Buildings
April 8, 2021
The City of Huntsville will require employees and the public to wear face coverings in all City buildings, Mayor Tommy Battle announced Thursday during a news conference at City Hall. Though Alabama’s Safer at Home Order expires Friday, April 9, the City decided to continue its face covering protocols until further notice. There are several exceptions, however, for essential job functions, such as eating or drinking, working outdoors or to enhance communication. “We [ more ]
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