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
Don’t let fallen leaves create neighborhood hazards and headaches
October 15, 2026
While the season for mowing lawns is almost over, the season for attending to falling leaves is just beginning. Despite the beauty they provide as the summer temperatures finally cool, they can be a hazard if not collected. Flooding, street damage and safety hazards When leaves pile up along the curb or slip into storm drains, they can block vital drainage pathways. During heavy rain, water has nowhere to go, backing up [more]
Read MoreDesign contract certified for next section of North Huntsville Greenway
October 8, 2026
The City of Huntsville entered a design contract with Barge Design Solutions Inc. for an engineering service for the next segment of the North Huntsville Greenway. The portion of the greenway covered by the contract, known as Segment C, consists of approximately 4,500 feet of greenway between Holmes Avenue and Pratt Avenue, connecting the city’s transit center to the current PARC greenways, parallel to Pinhook Creek. It includes surveying, permitting and [more]
Read MoreCity Council certifies results of municipal election District 3 runoff
September 29, 2026
The City Council canvassed the results of the municipal election District 3 runoff during a special session. Incumbent Jennie Robinson was certified the winner with 3,776 votes (52.36%). Liliana Peinder had 3,436 votes (47.64%). Voter turnout in the runoff was 19.89%. District 2 Council Member David Little and District 4 Council Member Bill Kling were certified as winners on Sept. 1 All officials elected during the 2026 municipal election will be sworn into office on [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council approves 2027 fiscal year balanced operating budget
September 24, 2026
With a focus on infrastructure and quality of life, the Huntsville City Council passed the operating budget for the 2027 fiscal year as well as two long-range capital plan budgets. New road improvement projects along with road resurfacing and maintenance total close to $40 million while the City continues to invest in parks and greenways. Public safety remain a priority with authorization for 18 additional public safety personnel and plans for [more]
Read MoreCity Council certifies Aug. 25 municipal election results, declares runoff in District 3 City Council race
September 1, 2026
The City Council certified the results of the Aug. 25 municipal election, declaring winners in two City Council and Huntsville City Schools Board of Education races and setting a runoff election in the District 3 Council race. Jennie Robinson received 47.91% of the vote in the District 3 City Council race, followed by Liliana Peinder with 30.66% and John Stuart with 21.43%. Because no candidate received more than 50% of the [more]
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