Category: District 5
Did you watch? Check out latest episode of Council President’s Forum
May 18, 2023
Council President Meredith recently hosted a great forum with City Administrator John Hamilton, Huntsville Sports Commission Executive Director Mark Russell and Huntsville City FC Managing Director of Business Operations Chad Emerson about efforts to make the Rocket City a premier sports destination for athletes across the state, nation and world. If you missed it, no worries. You can watch the show on HSV-TV (Comcast 1088/62 or WOW 42) or replay it [ more ]
Read MoreStaying alert in District 5
April 14, 2023
Good news for D5 residents living in southeast Limestone County. A new outdoor/weather siren has been installed on Rabbit Lane. We’re in the midst of severe weather season – are you prepared? The Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency website offers tips on making a safety plan and where to find community safe rooms.
Read MoreA smoother ride on Segers Road
April 14, 2023
If you’ve driven on Segers Road recently, you may have noticed a much smoother drive! Many thanks to those involved at the City that helped resurface this road. To learn more about the City’s street resurfacing plans, check out our website.
Read MoreInvolved in Community Watch in District 5? Request a meeting today
April 14, 2023
Council President Meredith has been meeting with Community Watch representatives in District 5 to talk about any concerns or needs they may have. If you are involved in a Community Watch program for your neighborhood and would like to set up a meeting, please contact City Council to make arrangements. The meetings can be in-person or by Zoom. For more info, email HsvCityCouncil@HuntsvilleAL.gov or call 256-427-5011. You can also request a [ more ]
Read MoreHow the Huntsville-Madison County EMA is keeping us safe
April 14, 2023
With the recent influx of severe weather, it’s never been a better time to talk about emergency preparedness. That’s what Council President Meredith did during the April installment of the Council President’s Forum. Featuring leaders from the Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the forum spotlights EMA’s robust operations and efforts to keep our community safe. Click here to watch the forum.
Read MoreDistrict 5 Town Hall recaps for March and April
April 14, 2023
Council President John Meredith had a great Town Hall in March with constituents at 351 Electronics Blvd. SW. Thanks to Huntsville Police Lt. Grady Thigpen for sharing how HPD is fighting crime in District 5 and other parts of our City. The April 11 Town Hall events at HudsonAlpha and MidTowne on the Park Clubhouse also went well. Mark your calendar for the next community meeting on May 16 at 6 [ more ]
Read MoreA True Hero: Council President John Meredith statement on Officer Crumby death
April 14, 2023
City Council President John Meredith issued the following statement about the line-of-duty death of Huntsville Police Department Officer Garrett Crumby: “Huntsville Police Officer Garrett Crumby, who sacrificed his life to serve our community, was laid to rest on April 3, 2023, just six days after he was killed in the line of duty. Officer Albert Morin, who was seriously injured during the shooting, remains in recovery at Huntsville Hospital. The outpouring [ more ]
Read MoreDesign improvements coming to District 5 intersection
March 21, 2023
City Council recently approved an agreement between the City of Huntsville and Garver for engineering design services for Balch and Capshaw intersection improvements. We are just getting started on the process, so please be patient. While we have a ways to go before completion, we’re happy to report that upgrades are on the way! Read the resolution here.
Read MoreInspiring future leaders via Alabama A&M Graduate Student Council
March 21, 2023
Council President John Meredith was recently asked to speak to Alabama A&M’s Graduate Student Council on the importance of Black History Month. Afterward, members asked questions on several key topics. Thank you to these fine A&M students for their interest in local government and for asking such thoughtful questions. It’s important we continue to inspire our community’s young adults as they are our future leaders. A group of students with the [ more ]
Read MoreThe future is bright for ASFL Future City Competition team members
March 21, 2023
At a recent City Council meeting, Council President John Meredith recognized the Academy for Science & Foreign Language’s Future City Competition team. These students and teachers spent countless hours working on their project, doing research, writing a 1,500-word essay, learning engineering skills and more. The group also won the Most Creative Use of City Planning Award by the Alabama Society of Professional Land Surveyors. Congrats, team! Students from recognized the Academy [ more ]
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