Council Member John Meredith
Huntsville City Council Member John Meredith is the son of civil rights icon James H. Meredith, the first African American to enroll and graduate from the previously segregated University of Mississippi.
John’s first career was as a laboratory technologist. While managing a hospital-based clinical lab in Kansas, John participated in a Washington fly-in as a member of the clinical lab manager’s association to lobby against a bill that would eventually have a profound negative impact on the delivery of services to patients. He found the process fascinating and, after securing a master’s degree a year later, rededicated his professional efforts to government.
Honoring Joy Parker
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith co-sponsored a resolution honoring Joy Parker for her tireless volunteer work in Huntsville. A longtime member of the City’s Beautification Board, Parker has a servant’s heart and a passion for beautifying Huntsville.
Read MoreExpansion of Meals on Wheels program
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith lauded the work done by the Studio 60 Senior Center Meals on Wheels program. Through a collaborative effort with Studio 60 Executive Director Tom Glynn, Council Member Meredith expects there will be an expansion of services to serve homebound seniors who live in District 5 in the near future. The program provides a meal each weekday to those 60+ who cannot cook for themselves due to health [more]
Read MoreAddressing Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith spoke to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville about the complexities of serving District 5 and how collaboration is key to accomplishing a better quality of life for its residents. Thank you to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville for all you do to service our community.
Read MoreSpeaking to Civic Engagement Academy
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith addressed the Spring 2024 cohort of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at its March 19 meeting at Wellstone. He discussed how leaders are addressing growth in what is now the state’s most populous city of 235,000 residents. Those challenges are met by, among others, the City’s urban planning, development and engineering departments. The CEA, presented by the City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is a free, [more]
Read MoreCouncil Member Meredith holds town hall at Orion Amphitheater
April 11, 2024
Council Member John Meredith hosted his districtwide Town Hall at The Orion Amphitheater on March 12. His guests included Ryan Murphy, president of Huntsville Venue Group, and Shane Davis, Huntsville’s Director of Urban and Economic Development, and Capt. Tim Clardy Jr., Commander of Huntsville Police’s West Precinct. Many District 5-specific topics were discussed, including infrastructure and future development. Council Member Meredith is always grateful to hear feedback from constituents and learn [more]
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