Council Member Jennie Robinson
Jennie Robinson was elected to serve on the Huntsville City Council in 2014 after serving three terms on the Board of Education for Huntsville City Schools. She was re-elected to serve a second term on the Council in 2018 and was twice elected to serve as Council President, most recently in fall 2020. She is only the second woman to serve in that role.
New pedestrian safety features coming to Bailey Cove Road
March 19, 2025
Pedestrian safety measures on Bailey Cove Road will soon be improved through the activation of a new Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon (RRFB). The City of Huntsville Traffic Engineering Division will activate the RRFB at the pedestrian crossing near McGucken Park at 9 a.m. Thursday, March 20, weather permitting. The RRFB system will improve pedestrian safety by increasing driver awareness and ensuring safer crossings for park visitors, families and nearby residents. The RRFB emits [more]
Read MoreHuntsville City Council announces Deck the Districts holiday light contest
November 19, 2024
The Huntsville City Council is inviting residents to put their holiday spirit on display by participating in 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 photos of their dazzling holiday displays. City Council [more]
Read MoreHuntsville awards bid for final phase of Sandra Moon Community Complex project
October 24, 2024
The City of Huntsville is moving forward with the fourth and final phase of the Sandra Moon Community Complex renovation project that includes the former Grissom High School auditorium as well as other upgrades to accommodate events. The wide-ranging scope of work also calls for refurbishing the two gymnasiums and enhancing the exterior with landscaping and lighting. The auditorium that was part of the former Grissom High School will be transformed into [more]
Read MoreMayor Tommy Battle, City officials break ground on The Park at Hays Farm
October 8, 2024
With anticipation of what will become a gathering place in south Huntsville, Mayor Tommy Battle and other City officials broke ground on The Park at Hays Farm. The nine-acre park is located at 801 Haysland Road near Grissom High School. Construction will take about 14 months to complete, with a tentative opening set for fall 2025. “This long-anticipated project that will provide residents in south Huntsville the type of park that we’ve [more]
Read MoreNew sidewalks get funding boost in City’s 2025 budget
September 30, 2024
The City’s budget for the 2025 fiscal year bolsters funding for more sidewalk construction, a response to a popular neighborhood enhancement residents frequently request. Plans call for 15 projects totaling 3.2 miles of new sidewalk throughout the City. The budget increases funding by 12.5% for sidewalk construction. “Providing more money for sidewalk construction is something we’re excited to include in this budget,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Sidewalks bond our neighborhoods and communities, [more]
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