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Sign up for Huntsville roadwork alerts

March 7, 2024 Click to view Sign up for Huntsville roadwork alerts

As temperatures rise, so does the peak season for infrastructure projects crucial for our community. That means the City’s Engineering and Public Works departments may implement temporary road closures or lane reductions during ongoing work. Stay informed by signing up for roadwork alerts to learn about affected areas and potential impacts. Choose to receive alerts via text, email, or both for your convenience. While you’re at it, don’t forget to subscribe [more]

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Improvements coming to busy District 5 intersection

March 7, 2024 Click to view Improvements coming to busy District 5 intersection

Once again, your voices have been heard. Motorists traveling on Balch and Capshaw Roads asked for turn lanes to alleviate traffic concerns where the roads intersect. Collaboration between Council Member John Meredith and Madison County Commissioner Phil Vandiver resulted in a major road improvement that will add left turn lanes on both roads. Construction is underway and construction is expected to take about three months.

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Council Member John Meredith provides funding for District 5 nonprofits

March 7, 2024 Click to view Council Member John Meredith provides funding for District 5 nonprofits

Council Member John Meredith used a portion of his District 5 Council Improvement Funds to support two district-based community organizations. Meredith allocated $10,000 to the National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater Huntsville Area Chapter to support an Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program. A $10,000 appropriation to CNI Solutions will support the implementation of financial literacy programs and creation of other transformative opportunities for underserved communities.

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Council Member Meredith offers cheers for first responders after ice storm

March 7, 2024 Click to view Council Member Meredith offers cheers for first responders after ice storm

Council Member John Meredith, left, presents a resolution commending the work of first responders to, from left, Fire & Rescue Chief Mac McFarlen, General Services Director Ricky Wilkinson and Police Chief Kirk Giles. Council Member John Meredith co-sponsored a resolution, along with Council Member Jennie Robinson, recognizing the unwavering efforts of the City’s first responders and Fleet Services employees during the historic January ice storm. The City’s Police and Fire & [more]

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Council Member Meredith praises Public Works for ice storm response

March 7, 2024 Click to view Council Member Meredith praises Public Works for ice storm response

Council Member John Meredith presents a resolution to Public Works Director Chris McNeese commending his department for their work during the January 2024 ice storm. Council Member John Meredith sponsored a resolution praising the City’s Public Works Department for their diligent work in January to clear Huntsville’s roads during one of the worst ice storms in the City’s history. Meredith presented the resolution to Public Works Director Chris McNeese at a recent [more]

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Council Member Meredith to host Town Hall on March 12

March 7, 2024 Click to view Council Member Meredith to host Town Hall on March 12

Council Member John Meredith will hold a town hall with District 5 constituents at one of the coolest facilities in Huntsville. The town hall will take place on stage at the Orion Amphitheater, 701 Amphitheater Drive NW, on Tuesday, March 12, at 6 p.m. Submit your questions in advance here. Tours of the facility will also be offered to the first 30 people to RSVP. Please include your full name and a [more]

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D5 Forum on HSV TV

February 6, 2024 Click to view D5 Forum on HSV TV

Council Member Meredith hosted a District 5 Forum on topics of interest. The latest Forum included special guests Donna Castellano, Executive Director of the Historic Huntsville Foundation; Dr. Laurie McCaulley, Immediate Past President of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc. – Greater Huntsville Area Chapter; and Brittany Frye, Outreach Coordinator of CNI Solutions.  City Video.

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Recreation Center Construction Nears

January 24, 2024 Click to view Recreation Center Construction Nears

Plans are moving forward on District 5’s first recreation center. The facility will be on Martin Road, just west of Zierdt Road. The project is expected to go out for bid in February after receiving design approval from the Huntsville Planning Commission. The center will be similar to the Mark Russell Recreation Center on Taylor Road. Covering approximately 27,000 square feet, the facility will house two full-size gymnasiums as well as [more]

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Helping the unhoused

January 24, 2024 Click to view Helping the unhoused

Council Member John Meredith appropriated $8,000 from his District 5 Council Improvement fund to two organizations that support Huntsville’s unhoused population. “I am pleased to be able to provide funding for district-based charitable organizations that serve the needs of those who, in all too many cases, find themselves unhoused through no fault of their own,” stated Meredith.  The Downtown Rescue Mission received $5,000 “to support, feed and house” the homeless, according [more]

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Special Recognition

January 24, 2024 Click to view Special Recognition

Council Member John Meredith received special recognition at the Jan. 11 Council meeting. He was honored for his two years of service as Council president. Meredith was first elected as president by his Council colleagues in 2021 and re-elected to a second term in 2022. Meredith was presented with a commemorative plaque at the Council meeting. Upon receiving the plaque, Meredith thanked his colleagues and stated, “it was a pleasure [more]

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