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Mayor Battle proclaims Community Planning Month in Huntsville
October 10, 2024
As Huntsville sees rapid growth, it is essential to plan for current needs as well as future demands. City planners diligently work to craft this strategy, ensuring residents’ quality of life is not only preserved but also enhanced. October, which is National Community Month, celebrates those efforts, and Mayor Tommy Battle has proclaimed Community Planning Month in Huntsville. The celebration includes events that invite public participation and features displays at City [more]
Read MoreCouncil approves $330 million municipal budget for FY25
September 26, 2024
The Huntsville City Council approved a balanced $328,166,362 operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 at a Sept. 26 meeting. The budget, proposed by Mayor Tommy Battle, included two amendments. Council voted to increase its discretionary fund from $375,000 to $500,000 and to contribute $150,000 to the Food Bank of North Alabama to offset expenses incurred for its new building campaign. To cover the increase and remain within a balanced budget, the [more]
Read MoreSouth Star Festival: Huntsville departments working together to ensure smooth event
September 24, 2024
The countdown is on for the inaugural South Star Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday at the John Hunt Park Festival Grounds. Several City departments are collaborating closely to ensure the event runs smoothly for attendees as well as residents and business owners. This coordination provides a solid foundation for the festival’s future growth. Leading up to the event, the City made infrastructure improvements to the Festival Grounds, though some were already [more]
Read MoreSweet 16: Mayor Tommy Battle delivers 2024 State of the City address
September 10, 2024
Touting Huntsville as a championship city with a long list of wins during his tenure, Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his 16th State of the City address to more than 1,200 people at a sold-out luncheon at the Von Braun Center’s Saturn Ballroom. Serving as mayor for his 16th year, Mayor Battle likened the City’s successes to a basketball team that advanced to the elite level of the Sweet 16 in a [more]
Read MoreCity of Huntsville secures $21M for Holmes Avenue revamp
September 6, 2024
A $21.6 million federal grant will provide significant safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville. The initiative also bolsters the City’s efforts to create a multimodal transportation network through the busy corridor, which currently lacks essential safety features for cyclists and pedestrians. The project also aligns with the City’s goal of zero roadway fatalities or serious injuries [more]
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