Category: District 5
Abaco 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]
Read MoreHuntsville extends greenway network with two major expansions
February 12, 2026
Huntsville is taking the next step in expanding its greenway network with two significant projects funded through partnership agreements with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). These include: A 2.4-mile multiuse path along Bailey Cove and Four Mile Post roads in south Huntsville Phase II of the Miller Branch Greenway, a 1.6-mile segment in west Huntsville Both projects will utilize Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds, a federal program administered by ALDOT that supports pedestrian [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves Eli Lilly project development agreement
February 10, 2026
The City Council approved a project development agreement and a property transfer to Eli Lilly and Company, finalizing the largest economic development in state history. The global pharmaceutical leader in December announced plans to invest $6 billion in a Huntsville campus and create 450 high-paying jobs. The campus will be located at the northeast corner of Interstate 565 and Greenbrier Parkway. A rendering of the Eli Lilly and Company campus to be [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville officials unwrap West Huntsville Recreation Center
December 22, 2025
The holiday season is in full swing and City of Huntsville officials have unwrapped an early present for residents. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the opening of the West Huntsville Recreation Center, a 27,350 square-foot facility that will meet a growing need in the fast-growing region. Mayor Tommy Battle, Santa Claus, Council Member John Meredith and Parks & Recreation Director James Gossett celebrate the ribbon cutting of the West Huntsville Recreation Center. “This center [more]
Read MoreWhat 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]
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