Category: District 2
Council Members Bill Kling, David Little, Jennie Robinson take oath of office; Council elects new president
November 2, 2026
The three Huntsville Council Members who won reelection earlier this year took the oath of office in a ceremony at City Hall. District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Jennie Robinson and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling were sworn into office after their victories in the municipal election. From left, Council Members Bill Kling, Jennie Robinson and David Little after taking the oath of office following their reelections [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville sets zoning for 2 large acreages
October 22, 2026
The City of Huntsville finalized zoning changes for two large acreages in east and west Huntsville. The City Council approved the zoning of 536.68 acres in east Huntsville to Residence 1 and Residence 2 Districts. Known as Cleary Farm, private developers are planning to build single-family homes on the land west of U.S. 72 and north and south of Little Cove Road. Much of the land will also be preserved in [more]
Read MoreCity Council certifies Aug. 25 municipal election results, declares runoff in District 3 City Council race
September 1, 2026
The City Council certified the results of the Aug. 25 municipal election, declaring winners in two City Council and Huntsville City Schools Board of Education races and setting a runoff election in the District 3 Council race. Jennie Robinson received 47.91% of the vote in the District 3 City Council race, followed by Liliana Peinder with 30.66% and John Stuart with 21.43%. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville announces unofficial results of municipal election
August 26, 2026
The City of Huntsville announced unofficial results from the municipal election on Tuesday, Aug. 25, for City Council races in Districts 2, 3 and 4 and in Huntsville City Schools Board of Education races in Districts 2 and 3. If no candidate received more than 50% of the vote in a race, a runoff will take place Sept. 22 between the two highest vote-getters in that race. Unofficially, 12,989 votes were cast [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville reminds residents to make plans to vote in Aug. 25 municipal election
August 20, 2026
Voting machines have been tested in advance of the Aug. 25 municipal election. The City of Huntsville’s municipal election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, for City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 and Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats in Districts 2 and 3. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Election results will be updated online in real-time. The City Council will certify the election results at [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves annexation of land in eastern Madison County
August 13, 2026
The City Council approved the annexation of 536.8 acres of land in eastern Madison County near Gurley. The land, known as Cleary Farm, is located on the south side of Little Cove Road and just east of U.S. Hwy 72. Private developers are planning to build 400-500 single-family homes on the newly annexed land. The area in the annexation is defined by the black shaded area.
Read MoreRegister now for municipal election; absentee voting ongoing
August 3, 2026
Time is running out to cast your ballot in the municipal election on Aug. 25. Residents must register to vote by Monday, Aug. 10, to be eligible to vote in the election. City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 will be on the ballot as well as Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats in Districts 2 and 3. Incumbent Ryan Renaud was the only candidate to qualify for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves engineering design contract for Old Big Cove Road
July 9, 2026
The City approved an engineering design contract for the second phase of improvements to Old Big Cove Road. The contract with Barge Design Solutions includes work on 1.6 miles of Old Big Cove Road between Taylor Road and Claudia Drive. Federal funds will cover 80 percent of the $1,181,982 engineering design contract with the City funding the remaining 20 percent. The improvements on Old Big Cove Road will include additional lanes with [more]
Read More‘Microwave’ Dave Gallaher to be honored with street and dog park renaming
May 15, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved two resolutions honoring legendary blues musician “Microwave” Dave Gallaher with the renaming of both a downtown street and dog park. As part of this tribute, Cleveland Avenue between Meridian Street and Church Street will now bear the name Microwave Dave Way, while the Downtown Dog Spot has been formally renamed the Microwave Dave Dog Spot. These changes recognize Gallaher’s profound influence as a musician, educator and advocate [more]
Read MoreHuntsville approves funding for new affordable housing on Kildare Street
January 22, 2026
The City has taken another step forward in expanding homeownership opportunities by authorizing two agreements with Family Services Center, Inc. (FSC), a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), to construct affordable homes in District 2. The agreements will allow FSC to use federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds to build two three-bedroom homes on Kildare Street. Both projects will be funded with HOME funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and [more]
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