Category: District 5
Growth discussed at District 5 town hall
June 7, 2024
On May 7, Council Member Meredith met with constituents at Williams Middle School at his monthly town hall meeting. Discussion focused on issues that have emerged due to the booming growth in District 5 such as infrastructure, roads and traffic. The growth has also led Huntsville City Schools to include in its capital plan a new school in Limestone County for grades P-8 that will serve students in west Huntsville.
Read MoreDistrict 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 MoreCity awards construction contract for west Huntsville recreation center
May 23, 2024
A new recreation center planned for west Huntsville moved forward as the City awarded the construction contract to Chorba Contracting Corporation. Chorba submitted a bid of $7,497,058 for the construction of the one-story, 27,350-square-foot facility located on Martin Road just west of Zierdt Road. The recreation center is similar in design to the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road. It will feature a gymnasium with two basketball courts, two volleyball courts [ more ]
Read MoreAttend District 5 town hall
May 2, 2024
Council Member Meredith will hold a District 5 Town Hall on May 7 at 6 p.m. at Williams Middle School (155 Barren Fork Blvd.). Hear the latest D5 updates and bring ideas about how to make D5 an even better place to live.
Read MoreDistrict 5 forum
May 2, 2024
Council Member Meredith will host a District 5 forum with Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger on May 6 at 4 p.m. at the Old City Hall (308 Fountain Circle) in the 1st floor Council Chambers. The topics for discussion are polling locations for municipal elections and voting integrity. The probate judge is the top elections official in Madison County. The forum can also be viewed on HSV-TV. Watch previous [ more ]
Read MoreNew school planned for District 5
May 2, 2024
Council Member John Meredith, right, talks with constituents at a town hall meeting. Council Member John Meredith took questions and provided updates on several topics at his April Town Hall at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, located in an area that could see substantial growth over the next decade. Topics of interest included future commercial and residential development, infrastructure, traffic and schools. Council Member Meredith also revealed a new K-8 school in [ more ]
Read MoreExcitement for new City Hall
May 2, 2024
It’s an exciting time as the transition continues into the new City Hall. The ribbon-cutting ceremony and grand opening will be May 21 at 10 a.m. It’s an opportunity for residents to get a first look at City Hall and learn more about City government and services. Visitors will also be able to enjoy several public art displays throughout the building.
Read More