Category: District 5
Enforcement of hands-free ordinance begins
July 5, 2024
The City’s hands-free ordinance strives to make roads safer by prohibiting the handling of wireless communication devices while driving with the aim to eliminate distracted driver accidents. Following a six-month education period, the City began enforcing the ordinance on July 1. Read more about the ordinance here.
Read MoreSave the date for July town hall
July 5, 2024
Join Council Member John Meredith for his monthly town hall on Tuesday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at Hope Church (1861 Balch Road, Madison). The meeting will focus on development in the district and Meredith’s guest will be Shane Davis, the City’s Director of Urban and Economic Development. You can submit questions here for Meredith to address at the town hall.
Read MoreD5 Forum on new City Hall
July 5, 2024
The D5 Forum in June shone a spotlight on the new City Hall. City leaders discussed various aspects of the project and how this new highlight to the city skyline came about. The hidden treasures in the building, however, are the nine works of public art on display. Several artists joined the forum and gave remarkable insight into how their work evolved into the beautiful pieces now displayed. Click to [ more ]
Read MoreRoads the topic at D5 Town Hall
July 5, 2024
Council Member Meredith’s monthly town hall meeting focused on roads in District 5. City Engineer Kathy Martin joined Meredith in discussing various road projects, including Phase II of Martin Road and work on Old Monrovia Road to make it more pedestrian-friendly. Meredith appreciated everyone who attended and offered feedback.
Read MoreNew recreation center in west Huntsville
July 5, 2024
A new recreation center in D5 is expected to open in summer 2025 after City Council approved a construction contract. The facility will be located on Martin Road just west of Zierdt Road.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville offices to close Wednesday for Juneteenth
June 14, 2024
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Wednesday, June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 20. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed the week of June 17-21. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be open [ more ]
Read MoreDistrict 5 town hall
June 7, 2024
Council Member Meredith will host his monthly Town Hall on June 18 at 6 p.m. at the MidTowne on the Park clubhouse at 6401 MidTowne Lane. City Engineer Kathy Martin will join Meredith to discuss infrastructure and roads.
Read MoreLearn More About New City Hall
June 7, 2024
Huntsville’s new City Hall will be the topic at the District 5 Forum on June 11 at 4 p.m. in the second-floor Council Chambers. Council Member Meredith will be joined by City officials to discuss the seven-floor building and how it will better serve residents.
Read MoreDonation to Huntsville Historic Foundation
June 7, 2024
Council Member Meredith presented the $12,000 allocation from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund to the Historic Huntsville Foundation for the Lydia Drive National Register Historic District nomination. City Council approved the donation in January and Meredith presented the ceremonial check to HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano and her team. HHF nominated Lydia Drive to the National Register of Historic Places due to its connection to Huntsville’s Civil Rights Movement. The designation [ more ]
Read MoreMini-town hall with senior residents
June 7, 2024
On May 21, Council Member Meredith met with the Willow Run Towers community to discuss issues important to senior residents. This mini-town hall series is a great opportunity for senior living communities in D5 to connect with their council representative on issues that matter to them. Be on the lookout for future town halls in your community.
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