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.
Recent Posts
Signalized intersection coming to Memorial Parkway access roads
August 13, 2026
Huntsville will soon move forward with changes to the access road intersection below the Memorial Parkway overpass between Drake Avenue and Airport Road. Colloquially known as “Useless Overpass,” the access road below the overpass will become a full signalized intersection. The changes will not affect Memorial Parkway traffic traveling on the mainline, however, there will be lane closures for those using the service road near this area. The City entered a construction [more]
Read MoreRegister now for municipal election; absentee voting ongoing
August 3, 2026
Time is running out to cast your ballot in the municipal election on Aug. 25. Residents must register to vote by Monday, Aug. 10, to be eligible to vote in the election. City Council seats in Districts 2, 3 and 4 will be on the ballot as well as Huntsville City Schools Board of Education seats in Districts 2 and 3. Incumbent Ryan Renaud was the only candidate to qualify for [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville approves creation of tax increment financing district
July 9, 2026
The City of Huntsville approved the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) district designed to fund a major expansion at the Von Braun Center (VBC) and other infrastructure projects in the downtown area. Known as TIF 9, it does not create a new tax. TIF districts capture revenue stemming from future growth in property tax revenue generated by new development within the district. Property tax rates are not increased and [more]
Read MoreRyan Renaud declared winner of Huntsville school board seat
July 9, 2026
The Huntsville City Council voted to declare incumbent Ryan Renaud as the winner of the District 4 seat on the Huntsville City Schools Board of Education. When qualifications for municipal elections ended on June 23, Renaud was the only candidate in District 4. According to state law, a City Council shall declare an unopposed municipal candidate as the winner, upon proper certification. The municipal election is Tuesday, Aug. 25, for City Council races [more]
Read MoreCelebrate July 4 downtown: What to know before you go
July 1, 2026
The City of Huntsville is excited to welcome residents and visitors downtown on Saturday, July 4, for an afternoon and evening of patriotic fun celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. in Big Spring Park and conclude with the American Eras Parade and a spectacular fireworks display. Plan your day Visitors are encouraged to arrive early, explore downtown shops and restaurants and enjoy a full slate of family-friendly activities before [more]
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