Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville Launches New Fire and Life Safety Measures
September 4, 2019
The City of Huntsville is launching two new fire and life safety measures to better protect firefighters, reduce emergency response times, and decrease potential repair/replacement costs to businesses following a forced entry into a building. The first program, Electric Rapid Access System, utilizes a secure electronic key vault to give firefighters access into a closed building if a fire alarm triggers after normal business hours. The second program, a Fire Department Connection (FDC) [ more ]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville Labor Day Hours of Operation
August 30, 2019
City of Huntsville municipal offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, September 2, in recognition of the Labor Day Holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Tuesday, September 3. Garbage & Recycling Monday’s holiday will impact garbage collection for the week of September 2 – 6, delaying pick-up by one day. Garbage normally collected on Monday will be collected on Tuesday, and so on. For more information visit HuntsvilleAL.gov/trash. Recycling collection, managed by [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on U.S. Space Command
August 29, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle issued the following statement regarding today’s announcement from the White House establishing the new U.S. Space Command. “We are optimistic about America’s commitment to investing in space technology as a national security and defense priority. Today’s announcement begins the process of putting that commitment into action. “We maintain that Huntsville is the best place for the permanent home of the new U.S. Space Command. The U.S. Army Space and [ more ]
Read MoreSeptember Brings the Best of Jazz to Big Spring Park
August 27, 2019
The annual Jazz in the Park concert series starts this weekend, which means it’s time to get out your camp chair and head to Big Spring Park East to experience world-class jazz musicians, young and seasoned, for a series of free concerts each Sunday in September. Jazz in the Park – Huntsville is part of a statewide concert series that seeks to build community through jazz music. Now in its 10th year, the series is offering 29 performances across the state, including five concerts in Huntsville. The program [ more ]
Read MoreIs there new life for the Old Joe?
August 22, 2019
Conceptual plans to transform Joe Davis Stadium into a multi-use stadium, which could possibly be used to host high school football games and sporting events, were presented to the Huntsville City Council at the Aug. 22 regular meeting. The presentation is in response to a Council resolution in June, asking City administration to assess the condition of the vacant stadium, which opened in 1985 and closed after the last Stars baseball [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville looks to introduce electric scooters downtown with a pilot program
August 22, 2019
The City of Huntsville has been monitoring the growing use of electric scooters in cities across the country and is proposing a downtown pilot program. “We are interested in mobility opportunities for our residents and scooters have the potential to provide another transportation option,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. While the Mayor’s administration is open to the use of electric scooters, the City wants to ensure they benefit the community rather than become [ more ]
Read MoreGreen Team 2019 Huntsville Beautification Awards
August 22, 2019
Earlier this month, the City of Huntsville’s Green Team awarded more than 300 beautification signs to property owners and businesses who Keep Huntsville Beautiful. The Huntsville Beautification Board has been honoring properties with beautiful and litter-free curb appeal in Huntsville since 1975 with the City of Huntsville, Alabama Beautification Awards. This year, The Mayor’s Award, considered the most prestigious prize given to the most outstanding property, was awarded to the Stadium Place Shopping [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle Statement on NASA Marshall’s Leading Role in America’s Return to the Moon
August 16, 2019
In front of the hydrogen fuel tank for the Space Launch System, America’s next rocket, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine announced today that Marshall Space Flight Center and Huntsville, Alabama will play a leadership role in Project Artemis, NASA’s lunar exploration program that aims to land the first woman and the next man on the moon by 2024. Following Administrator Bridenstine’s announcement, Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle has issued the following statement: “Today, we [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle Declines Pay Raise
August 9, 2019
Mayor Tommy Battle informed City Council this morning of his intent to veto the pay raise approved at their meeting Thursday night. This is Battle’s first veto in his 11-years as Mayor of Huntsville. “I have said I am satisfied with my salary and I knew what it was when I went into public service. My focus remains on our 2,100 employees and the job I do as Mayor. I deeply appreciate the intent of Council.”
Read MoreLunar Rover Walk: Mayor Battle to escort Lunar Rover Replica from VBC to Courthouse Square July 19
July 16, 2019
Fifty years ago, Huntsvillians gathered on the steps of the Madison County Courthouse to celebrate an American achievement unlike any other. America landed men on the moon safely, and Huntsville played a leading role in the historic journey. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon mission, Mayor Battle will join U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Deborah Barnhart, representatives from Polaris, Huntsville businesses and members of the public on [ more ]
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