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Council Member Jennie Robinson

Jennie Robinson

President Pro Tem , District 3

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.

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City of Huntsville offices to close for Independence Day

July 1, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Independence Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, July 7. Garbage collection: Residential collection may be delayed the week of July 4. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities will close except splash pads, which will be [more]

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City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

June 26, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville approves major expansion of Ice Sports Center

The City of Huntsville is moving forward with a major expansion of the Huntsville Ice Sports Center (ISC), doubling the size of the existing facility to better serve the growing demand for ice sports and recreation. City Council approved a $44.6 million construction contract with ARCO/Murray National Holdings, Inc. to begin work on the project, which will add 118,822 square feet to the existing 83,934-square-foot facility. Construction is expected to be [more]

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City approves first sewer rate increase in 20 years for infrastructure improvements

June 26, 2025 Click to view City approves first sewer rate increase in 20 years for infrastructure improvements

Repairs in the City’s sewer system occur on a daily basis. The City of Huntsville approved its first sewer rate increase in 20 years to support infrastructure investments within the aging sewer collection system and at five wastewater treatment facilities. City Council approved the increase in a 4-1 vote at their regular meeting on June 26. The updated ordinance increases monthly sewer bills from $24.15 to $29.15 for an average residential customer, [more]

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City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

June 24, 2025 Click to view City of Huntsville Launches Master Planning Process for Historic Depot Site

Public Invited to Help Shape the Future of 165-Year-Old Landmark The City of Huntsville is embarking on a visionary master planning process for the historic Huntsville Depot and its surrounding 7-acre property in downtown Huntsville. As one of Alabama’s most treasured landmarks, the City is inviting the public to help determine new civic and community uses that will preserve the site’s legacy while activating it for future generations. Completed in 1860, the [more]

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Planning Department seeks public input for University Drive Transit Oriented Development study

June 17, 2025 Click to view Planning Department seeks public input for University Drive Transit Oriented Development study

The City of Huntsville’s Planning Department will host a kickoff to receive public input on a study analyzing how best to merge public transportation and development along University Drive. The University-Medical Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Planning Study kickoff event is Tuesday, June 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) Charger Union Theater, 4705 Holmes Ave. Following the formal presentation, a more casual gathering will be at [more]

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Contact
  • Phone:

    256-427-5011

  • Address:

    City Council Office

    Huntsville City Hall

    6th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    Jennie.Robinson@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    Jennie Robinson

    Council Member, District 3

  • Hours:

    By Appointment

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