Council Member Bill Kling, Jr.
Bill Kling, Jr., was born and raised in Huntsville. He was elected to the Huntsville Board of Education in 1984, elected to the city council in 1988, and re-elected since. Mr. Kling was twice elected city council president.
Mr. Kling received a B.S. degree in Mass Media Communications and Public Administration from the University of Alabama and a M.S. degree in Urban studies from Alabama A&M University.
Mr. Kling has held numerous positions in the broadcast and public relations fields including public relations director, radio announcer and newscaster for a public radio station, and broadcast instructor and public relations specialist for John C. Calhoun Junior College.
Work to begin soon on Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project
February 12, 2026
Work will begin soon on the first phase of the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor project after the City awarded a contract to Lambert Contracting LLC for channel improvements on Pinhook Creek consisting of channel widening and stream restoration features. The scope of the contract includes improvements to approximately 3,200 linear feet of Pinhook Creek for flood mitigation from Holmes Avenue to Memorial Parkway. The project includes about 100,000 cubic yards [more]
Read MoreCity options 516 acres for future industrial development
February 12, 2026
The Huntsville City Council approved a real estate agreement giving the City the option to purchase about 516 acres along U.S. 72 East for potential commercial and industrial development. The property is located adjacent to the Vulcan Materials quarry and is owned by Grassy Pond LP and Huntsville Center Inc. The agreement provides the City with a three-year option to purchase the land. Huntsville will pay $25,000 per year to maintain the [more]
Read MoreNew audit to measure Huntsville’s music impact and momentum
February 12, 2026
The City took a strategic step forward in strengthening Huntsville’s identity as a “music city,” entering into an agreement with Sound Diplomacy for a comprehensive analysis of Huntsville’s music ecosystem and its economic impact. The agreement will fund a 12-week study designed to measure growth and help chart the next phase of the City’s music strategy. For Huntsville, this is not a new beginning — it’s a return to the blueprint. In 2018, [more]
Read MoreHPD announces downtown traffic adjustments for Mardi Gras Parade
February 12, 2026
Downtown Huntsville will come alive on Saturday, Feb. 14, with floats, marching bands and a shower of beads as the 2026 Mardi Gras Parade rolls through the streets, with the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) managing temporary road closures and traffic adjustments to ensure a safe and enjoyable celebration for all. Closures start at 2 p.m., and the parade kicks off at 2:30 p.m. The parade is anticipated to end around 4 [more]
Read MoreNew data shows continued crime reduction amid Huntsville’s growth
February 10, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) reported continued reductions in violent and major crime, according to newly released 2025 crime statistics, revealing that Alabama’s largest and fastest-growing city is also one of the nation’s safest. From 2024 to 2025, reported crime declined across multiple categories: Violent crime decreased by 18% Major crime declined by 9% All annual report-listed offenses decreased by 6% “Crime data isn’t abstract – it’s personal,” HPD Chief Kirk Giles said. “Every number [more]
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