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Council Member John Meredith

John Meredith

Council President , District 5

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.

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City approves proposed annexation to expand industrial base

July 9, 2025 Click to view City approves proposed annexation to expand industrial base

The Huntsville City Council voted to approve a request by Wiz Kidz LLC and Hollingshead Materials LLC, which operates Smyrna Ready Mix (SRM) Concrete LLC, for annexation of 1,013.96 acres south of the Tennessee River. The property lies primarily along McCutcheon Loop Road in Morgan County, with a smaller portion extending along Vaughn Road in Marshall County. The petitioner did not request any city services as part of the annexation. The [more]

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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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Contact
  • Phone:

    256-427-5011

  • Address:

    City Council Office

    Huntsville City Hall

    6th Floor

    305 Fountain Circle

    Huntsville, AL 35801

  • Email:

    John.Meredith@HuntsvilleAL.gov

    John Meredith

    Council Member, District 5

  • Hours:

    By Appointment

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