Council Member Bill Kling, Jr.
Bill Kling, Jr., was born and raised in Huntsville. He was elected to the Huntsville Board of Education in 1984, elected to the city council in 1988, and re-elected since. Mr. Kling was twice elected city council president.
Mr. Kling received a B.S. degree in Mass Media Communications and Public Administration from the University of Alabama and a M.S. degree in Urban studies from Alabama A&M University.
Mr. Kling has held numerous positions in the broadcast and public relations fields including public relations director, radio announcer and newscaster for a public radio station, and broadcast instructor and public relations specialist for John C. Calhoun Junior College.
City approves $4.73 million in support of redevelopment of Huntsville’s Summit into Meridian Commons
September 11, 2025
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with support for the $22 million redevelopment of Huntsville Summit Apartments into Meridian Commons, a modern senior housing community. Community Development will contribute $4.73 million in federal Emergency Rental Assistance 2 (ERA2) funds toward the effort. The project will leverage more than $17 million in additional investment to create 100 affordable rental units for low-income seniors and disabled residents. Located at 111 Walker Avenue NE, [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville moving forward on Holmes Avenue multimodal safety enhancements
September 11, 2025
The City is moving forward on extensive improvements and safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the University of Alabama in Huntsville campus. The City Council approved Mayor Tommy Battle to sign the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant. The City won a competitive $21.6 million USDOT grant last year to create a multimodal transportation [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle introduces budget for 2026 fiscal year
September 10, 2025
Mayor Tommy Battle introduced the City’s proposed 2026 fiscal year budget to City Council at the Thursday, Sept. 11 meeting, prioritizing quality of life amenities while providing more money for road construction and maintenance and additional public safety personnel. The Mayor proposed operating budget is $343,723,103, which includes $30,417,499 for 60 outside agencies and rolls forward $7,854,424 in savings from the 2025 fiscal year budget. “This budget reflects the growth of the [more]
Read MoreHuntsville ready to fulfill commitments for Space Command
September 2, 2025
Space Command is coming to Huntsville. What’s next? Huntsville and Redstone Arsenal emerged as the clear choice in multiple surveys and reviews as the best home for U.S. Space Command. The decision to locate the four-star command in Alabama also came with commitments to ensure a smooth transition and operational readiness. As part of its proposal, the City of Huntsville pledged $425 million in investments, most of which, about $385 million, is dedicated [more]
Read MoreHuntsville expands greenway network with two new trails
August 28, 2025
Huntsville is taking another big step toward building a connected citywide trail system. The City approved construction contracts for two new greenways that will expand access, enhance safety and create stronger links between some of the community’s most beloved destinations. Meek Greenway – Meek Greenway is an essential piece of the City’s vision for a north-to-south “greenway spine. Awarded to Alabama Rogers Group, Inc. for $1,797,960, this project will complete a [more]
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