Category: District 5
What does future growth look like in Limestone County?
December 2, 2025
The City of Huntsville is preparing for extensive growth in annexed areas in Limestone County, submitting a master plan to guide the anticipated changes that was recently approved by the Planning Commission. Over the next 50 years, the City is forecasting approximately 2,200 new residential units and 2,400 new jobs annually in the Huntsville/Limestone region. “As growth continues in Limestone County, we want to make sure that we are adequately planning for [more]
Read MoreHuntsville to apply for federal grants to grow bike paths, greenways
November 20, 2025
The City of Huntsville will apply for two federal grants to assist with two multi-modal projects that will expand bike paths and greenways. The Transportation Alternatives Program grants would provide $800,000 for the Bailey Cove Multi-Use Path & Safety Improvements Project and $797,464 for the second phase of the Miller Branch Greenway. The Bailey Cove project involves construction of 2.4 miles of 12-foot-wide ADA-compliant multi-use path from Weatherly Road to Four Mile [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council launches Deck the Districts competition
November 19, 2025
If you love to dress up your house and yard for Christmas, the Huntsville City Council invites you to enter the Deck the Districts holiday light competition. Open to homeowners across all five districts, the contest encourages participants to creatively deck the exterior of their homes with boughs of holly as well as festive lights and decorations. Participants should complete the online entry form and submit quality photos of their holiday displays. Professional display [more]
Read MoreSupport for Columbia High soccer teams
March 11, 2025
Council President John Meredith recently presented a check for $5,000 to Coach Alemseged Starling for the Columbia High School varsity and junior varsity boys soccer teams to support their efforts and help offset expenses. The allocation came from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund.
Read MoreSave the Date: D5 Town Hall
March 11, 2025
Join Council President John Meredith for the District 5 Town Hall on Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m. at Hope Church, 1661 Balch Road. The topic will be on education, and he will be joined by Carlos Mathews, President of the Huntsville City Schools Board.
Read MoreMidTowne on the Park HOA meeting
March 11, 2025
Council President John Meredith recently attended MidTowne on the Park’s homeowner’s association (HOA) meeting to answer questions and listen to constituent concerns. While Meredith regularly meets with D5 residents at town hall meetings, he’s also available to speak at HOA meetings. For more information, contact the Council office at hsvcitycouncil@huntsvilleal.gov or 256-427-5011.
Read MoreCouncil President’s Forum
March 10, 2025
The President’s Forum in March highlighted City services designed to keep Huntsville clean and efficient while disposing of waste safely and efficiently. Council President Meredith’s guests were Doc Holladay, executive director of the Solid Waste Disposal Authority, Public Works Director Chris McNeese and Sanitation Manager Keith Robertson. The topics discussed were garbage collection, recycling services and roads.
Read MoreGrowth, development topics at D5 Town Hall
March 10, 2025
At his February town hall meeting, Council President Meredith met with constituents at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church and answered questions on an array of topics focusing on development and growth in Huntsville-annexed Limestone County south of I-565. Huntsville Urban & Economic Development Director Shane Davis provided insight on plans for the area.
Read MoreA message from Council President John Meredith
March 10, 2025
Thank you for subscribing to my monthly newsletter. Each newsletter is my opportunity to reflect on our progress, highlight key initiatives and share what’s ahead for our District. Serving as your City Council representative is both an honor and a responsibility I take seriously, and I am committed to keeping you informed and engaged in the work we are doing together. To that end, you should also be getting my Agenda [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville enters into traffic intersection study on Capshaw Road
March 5, 2025
The City of Huntsville entered into an agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., to study six signalized intersections on Capshaw Road. The study will include six intersections to optimize signal timing and provide layouts of possible intersection improvements to maximize the capacity through each intersection. The Capshaw Road intersections included in the study: Jeff Road Nance Road Wall Triana Highway Balch Road Sam Thomas Road Old Railroad Bed Road The professional engineering services contract is for $97,500. The [more]
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