Mayor’s Office
City of Huntsville launches first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council
May 29, 2025
The City of Huntsville is proud to announce the launch of its first Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, a dynamic leadership and civic engagement program designed to empower high school students to serve as youth ambassadors, policy advisors and community liaisons. The initiative is led by the Office of Multicultural Affairs and aims to provide Huntsville’s youth with meaningful opportunities to engage with local government, develop leadership skills and contribute to civic [more]
Read MoreMayor’s Bike Ride canceled due to inclement weather
May 2, 2025
The 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride with Mayor Tommy Battle, scheduled for Saturday, May 3, has been canceled due to the forecast of inclement weather.
Read MoreCity of Huntsville welcomes first Chief Innovation Officer
April 24, 2025
The City of Huntsville approved an agreement to retain the services of Dr. Larry Lowe as its first Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), beginning May 1. Lowe will work under a two-year consulting agreement with the Industrial Development Board, supporting the City of Huntsville, Huntsville Utilities and the Solid Waste Disposal Authority. His job? Help these collaborative agencies embrace new technologies and find smarter, more efficient ways to better serve the community. A [more]
Read MoreHuntsville moves to protect established residential neighborhoods
April 24, 2025
The City of Huntsville has changed the zoning in certain neighborhoods from Resident 2A (R2A) to Residence 2 (R2) to help protect these long-established, single-family neighborhoods. This change means new multi-family housing (like apartments) can no longer be built in these designated areas that are already fully developed with single-family homes. “We’ve seen more attempts to turn traditional neighborhoods into multi-family housing,” said Thomas Nunez, Huntsville’s Manager of Planning Services. “That kind [more]
Read MoreHuntsville community invited to participate in 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride – Canceled
April 16, 2025
The Mayors Bike Ride has been CANCELED due to weather. See you next year! Get your spokes spinning with Mayor Tommy Battle at the 16th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Big Spring Park. “It’s exciting to see this ride in its 16th year,” said Mayor Tommy Battle. “Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or just out for a good time with [more]
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