Category: Mayor Tommy Battle
Huntsville earns top ranking in U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live
May 15, 2023
Huntsville has been named the second-best place to live in the United States by U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 rankings. The city’s thriving job market, low cost of living and high quality of life were cited as the primary reasons for its top ranking. Mayor Tommy Battle expressed his excitement and pride in the city’s achievement, stating, “We have always known that Huntsville is a great place to live, work, [ more ]
Read MoreHuntsville introduces plan to help boost revenue, commerce in downtown area
May 11, 2023
The City of Huntsville will soon consider an ordinance to declare certain property as surplus and enter into a lease agreement with a new-to-market restaurant concept. During the regularly scheduled City Council meeting Thursday, the City introduced an ordinance to declare a 7,000-square-foot parcel of land near the southwest corner of Cleveland Avenue Northwest and Meridian Street North as surplus. Officials have determined that no City department or division needs the [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle appoints Amy Kenum as Geographic Information Services Manager
April 27, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle announced the appointment of 21-year City of Huntsville employee Amy Kenum to the role of Manager of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Amy Kenum, the City of Huntsville’s Manager of Geographic Information Services. Kenum, a Lawrence County native, was appointed head of the Geographic Information Services Division during the April 27 Huntsville City Council meeting. She will lead and help grow the GIS office, which is now established as a [ more ]
Read MoreCity to observe Historic Preservation Month with #SavingPlacesHsv campaign
April 27, 2023
It’s that time again. Throughout May, the City of Huntsville will partner with local organizations and businesses to celebrate our community’s unique historic places and heritage. Join us May 1-31 for Historic Preservation Month, an annual event that promotes the social and economic benefits of historic preservation. Spearheaded by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the observance seeks to heighten awareness about the wonderful buildings and places that are part of our shared history. “By [ more ]
Read MoreSaddle up: Mayor Battle leads 14th annual bike ride
April 27, 2023
Spring is here and it’s the perfect time to take advantage of the City’s bike-friendly routes with the 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride, set for Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. Mayor Tommy Battle invites everyone to grab their helmets and join him for this family-friendly, four-mile bike ride around the downtown area’s historic neighborhoods. The ride begins and ends at Church Street in Big Spring Park, in front of the [ more ]
Read MoreLooking inward: Smithsonian exhibition on human bias debuts in Huntsville
April 24, 2023
A unique educational exhibition from the Smithsonian is now on display in Huntsville, providing numerous opportunities for the public to reflect on their own bias and change its impact on their actions. City of Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) Director Kenny Anderson joined the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HMCPL) and Meta on April 24 for the ribbon cutting of “The Bias Inside Us,” a [ more ]
Read MoreCreating a more sustainable Huntsville
April 20, 2023
The City of Huntsville is taking additional steps toward becoming a sustainable city. For Mayor Tommy Battle, this ongoing commitment means Huntsville is successfully addressing its environmental, social and economic impacts through urban planning, City management and community involvement. To ensure the City is making strides in these areas and staying abreast of current research and technology, Mayor Battle established a committee to assess Huntsville’s progress in sustainability. After nine months [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle names Shaundrika Edwards as Huntsville City Clerk
April 13, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle announced the appointment of Shaundrika Edwards as Huntsville’s new City Clerk. City Council unanimously approved Edwards’ selection at its regular meeting April 13. As City Clerk, Edwards will manage the highest level of municipal affairs and serve as the municipality’s official record keeper and election manager. The Clerk’s office is responsible for records maintenance on rules, ordinances, policy resolutions, agendas and minutes for Council and other meetings. This [ more ]
Read MoreMayor Battle statement on retirement of Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley
March 24, 2023
Mayor Tommy Battle issued a statement Friday, March 24, about the retirement of Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley: “Christie Finley has been a dedicated public servant and an exemplary leader for Huntsville City Schools. We thank her for her years of service to our teachers, students, parents and community. We trust the Huntsville Board of Education will find an outstanding new superintendent to lead our education system.”
Read MoreCity approves contract for residential street repaving
March 23, 2023
Funding to begin Phase 2 of Huntsville’s residential street repaving plan for this fiscal year has been approved by City Council. Wiregrass Construction Company won the $5.1 million contract to improve 51 neighborhood streets within the next 10 months. Mayor Tommy Battle’s 2022-2023 budget includes about $19.5 million for street improvements – the most money ever allocated for residential resurfacing. Phase 1 of the repaving plan resurfaced 108 residential streets. View the [ more ]
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