Category: District 5
Road Resurfacing in District 5
June 3, 2026
The City Council recently approved funding for Phase II of the City’s road improvement plan for the 2026 fiscal year. The improvements include resurfacing and concrete work for neighborhood roads. Several streets in D5 are part of the projects. Some of those include: Finney Drive from Electronics Boulevard to end of street Forest Glen Drive from Sugar Bluff Lane to Grey Fawn Trai Windscape Drive from Jeff Road to end of street See the [more]
Read MoreSupporting students at Oakwood University
May 11, 2026
While attending the Oakwood University Gold & Blue Scholarship Gala, I was privileged to present a check for $22,000 from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund to the school to support growth and success of its students. Huntsville is blessed to have an elite and a diverse collection of colleges and universities that prepare their students to enter the workforce in a wide range of careers.
Read MoreWelcoming Dragon Alley to MidCity District
May 11, 2026
I was glad to help welcome Dragon Alley to MidCity District, participating in the ribbon cutting for the Asian street food restaurant and bar at 1030 MidCity Dr. It’s a tremendous addition to MidCity, which continues to grow and provide more offerings not only to Huntsville but surrounding communities as well.
Read MoreFunding for Columbia High School girls track team
May 11, 2026
I’m always happy to support students at Columbia High School and recently presented a $5,000 check to the Eagles’ girls outdoor track team from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund. High school sports teach so many life lessons and I consider it an invaluable part of a student’s education. Accepting the check was Columbia track Coach Taylor Jones and Principal Lenoise Richey.
Read MoreAbaco Systems ribbon-cutting
May 8, 2026
It was my honor to participate recently in ribbon-cutting festivities for Abaco Systems at their campus on Quality Circle. Abaco Systems produces quality, reliable products, technology and solutions used in military and aerospace programs on land, at sea and in the air as well as in commercial and industrial settings. I enjoy celebrating businesses who invest in Huntsville.
Read MoreRemembering the Binford family legacy
May 8, 2026
Preserving history is an immense responsibility and I was thrilled to help recognize the legacy of the Binford family in Huntsville at the March 26 City Council meeting. I presented a resolution to Dr. Henry Claxton Binford, retired professor emeritus of History in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University, and his wife, Janey Cyrwus, to accept on behalf of the Binford family – who were part [more]
Read MorePlanning Commission OKs District 5 Developments
May 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville Planning Commission, of which I am a member as the City Council representative, approved several projects at its April meeting in District 5: The layout with 122 lots for Bradford Crossing (south of Martin Road and west of Wall Triana Highway) The layout with one lot for Fennell Noble Industrial Park (north of Bibb Garrett Road and west of Mooresville Road) 43 lots for Greenbrier Preserve South; Heritage Park [more]
Read MoreAddressing Road Conditions in District 5
May 8, 2026
At the April 23 Council meeting, I addressed a number of issues during Council Member comments. In particular, I want District 5 residents to know that the City’s Public Works Department is addressing conditions on Burgreen Road and Wall Triana Highway. However, in the case of Wall Triana, it is a multi-jurisdictional road and while Public Works has eliminated several potholes, others remain in areas that are not within the Huntsville city [more]
Read MoreHuntsville moves ahead with Old Monrovia Road streetscape project
April 23, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved a construction contract for enhancing a portion of Old Monrovia Road on the east side of MidCity District. The contract with Rogers Group Inc. will include streetscape improvements on Old Monrovia Road from University Drive to Corporate Drive. The project will feature 2,700 feet of streetscape improvements consisting of new multiuse paths, landscaped islands and turn lanes as well as heavy landscaping, irrigation, and decorative street [more]
Read MoreExplore, play and grow at Huntsville Parks & Recreation’s Spring Fest at West
February 23, 2026
Parks & Recreation invite the Huntsville community to explore the recently opened West Huntsville Recreation Center and its programming on Saturday, March 14, from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the first Spring Fest at West. Since its opening in December 2025, the West Huntsville Recreation Center, 150 Martin Rd. SW, has been a popular community destination for fun, fitness and connection. The free, family-friendly event will include interactive games, activities, inflatables, face painting [more]
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