Category: District 4
City Council Member Bill Kling invites Hispanic community to outreach event
October 24, 2023
Serving one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama, City leaders want to ensure all segments of Huntsville’s diverse population are represented. To that end, District 4 City Council Member Bill Kling invites members of the Hispanic community to a town hall meeting Monday, Oct. 30, from 5:30-7 p.m. The event will be in the McDonnell Elementary School cafeteria, 4010 Binderton Place SW. A light meal will be provided. “I am looking forward [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council improvement funds support quality-of-life projects, nonprofits
August 16, 2023
A discretionary improvement fund established for each Huntsville City Council district is helping to improve quality of life for citizens across all parts of our community. (From left to right) District 2 Council Member David Little, District 3 Council Member Dr. Jennie Robinson, District 5 Council Member John Meredith, District 4 Council Member Bill Kling and District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith. The City Council proposed a resolution last year that would [more]
Read MoreDonation accepted for new skate park at John Hunt Park
July 27, 2023
As the new skate park at John Hunt Park nears completion, excitement is building and support for the project only continues to grow. During Thursday’s meeting, the Huntsville City Council authorized the acceptance of the approximately $2.7 million skate park, through funds allocated by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville. Team Pain, one of the world’s most popular skate park design firms, has wrapped up its portion of the 52,000-square-foot build. [more]
Read MoreCity approves contract to build Hays Farm Sports Park
January 26, 2023
Two new sports fields are coming soon to South Huntsville. The City approved a $2.4 million contract with Chorba Contracting Corporation to build facilities for the Hays Farm Sports Park. The contract includes two regulation-size, multipurpose fields suitable for soccer, lacrosse and other activities. The lighted turf fields will be supported by a restroom pavilion, 120 lighted parking spaces, perimeter fencing, landscaping and irrigation. The nine-acre sports park will be located on [more]
Read MoreGet a snapshot of Huntsville’s growth with 2022 Development Review
January 26, 2023
Huntsville’s annual compilation of construction and real estate data for 2022 is now live. Published by the City of Huntsville’s Long-Range Planning Division, the 2022 Huntsville Development Review is an in-depth snapshot of the City’s progress over the past year. The report, which features data obtained from City records and the North Alabama Multiple Listing Service (NALMLS), is especially useful for those considering buying or selling property, building new structures or moving [more]
Read MoreHuntsville municipal offices to close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 11, 2023
City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, Jan. 16, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This includes Animal Services, Parks & Recreation, Public Transit and Municipal Court. Residential curbside collection will be delayed by one day the week of Jan. 16-20. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Essential police and fire personnel will remain on duty throughout the holiday.
Read MoreHuntsville organizations to open warming centers this week
December 19, 2022
With temperatures expected to drop significantly tonight, Dec. 22, the City of Huntsville is supporting local partners in opening warming centers for the community. The National Weather Service reports dangerously cold temperatures will occur tonight and the evening of Friday, Dec. 23, as an Arctic air mass moves into the area. Temperatures will remain below freezing for 86 hours total, and a wind chill warning is in effect from midnight Friday [more]
Read MoreOutdoor pickleball courts, other amenities coming to John Hunt Park Recreation Center
October 28, 2022
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with plans to build a new recreation center at John Hunt Park. During its regularly scheduled meeting Thursday night, the City Council voted to allow Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with William M. Boehme & Associates for architectural and engineering services for the design of the planned John Hunt Park Recreation Center. The 53,000-square-foot center at 3035 Leeman Ferry Road will include [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council certifies municipal runoff election results
September 26, 2022
The Huntsville City Council canvassed and certified the results of the Sept. 20, 2022, municipal runoff election during a Sept. 26 special work session. The following candidates were elected for a term to begin Nov. 7: David Little – District 2 City Council Member Andrea Alvarez – District 3 Board of Education Member During the session, City Clerk-Treasurer Ken Benion opened and counted nine provisional ballots: two for Little, three for District 2 candidate [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle strikes the right chord, proclaims September as Huntsville Music Month
September 1, 2022
Music is in the air in the City of Huntsville as Mayor Tommy Battle has proclaimed September as Huntsville Music Month. Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle joins artist Deqn Sue and Huntsville Music Officer Matt Mandrella at the kickoff for Huntsville Music Month at Tangled String Studios at Lowe Mill. On stage is R&B group Element XI, which performed at the event. The inaugural event, promoted by the Huntsville Music Office, is designed [more]
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