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The Mayor of Huntsville.

Thomas "Tommy" Battle, Jr.

The 67th Mayor of the City of Huntsville

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Worldwide geospatial experts to gather in Huntsville for 126th OGC Member Meeting

June 1, 2023 Click to view Worldwide geospatial experts to gather in Huntsville for 126th OGC Member Meeting

The Open Geospatial Consortium’s (OGC) 126th Member Meeting will debut next week in Huntsville, bringing attendees from all over the world to the Rocket City. Hosted by Mayor Tommy Battle’s initiative, GEO Huntsville, the June 5-9 event will feature a week of informational breakout sessions, working groups, and keynotes by Tod Johanesen, Director of Office of Special Programs at the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), U.S. Geospatial Intelligence Foundation CEO Ronda [more]

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Joint Statement on U.S. Space Command Investigation

May 26, 2023 Click to view Joint Statement on U.S. Space Command Investigation

Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon, and Madison Mayor Paul Finley issued the following joint statement regarding the House Committee on Armed Services announcement it is investigating questionable delays in affirming the site selection for U.S. SPACE COMMAND headquarters. “As one of the nation’s leading military communities, we are gravely concerned about revelations regarding the post-site selection process for U.S. Space Command (SPACECOM) headquarters, as outlined in [more]

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City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

May 24, 2023 Click to view City of Huntsville offices to close for Memorial Day

City of Huntsville municipal offices will close Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. This includes Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. City offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. Garbage Collection: Residential collection will be delayed one day the week of May 29-June 2. Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are collected. Parks & Recreation: All facilities are closed except splash pads, which will be open [more]

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Get ready to race! UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup makes US debut in Huntsville

May 22, 2023 Click to view Get ready to race! UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup makes US debut in Huntsville

Big things are happening this week in Cummings Research Park (CRP). Namely, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Para-cycling Road World Cup is landing in the U.S. for the first time right here in Huntsville! Team USA athlete Ryan Pinney speaks to media during a news conference kicking off the UCI Para-cycling Road World Cup in Huntsville. Mayor Tommy Battle, CRP Executive Director Erin Koshut, U.S. Paracycling Director Ian Lawless and athletes from [more]

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Rescue Dog Day: Huntsville Animal Services seeks community’s help to clear the kennels

May 19, 2023 Click to view Rescue Dog Day: Huntsville Animal Services seeks community’s help to clear the kennels

Take a “paws” and think about how the small act of adopting or fostering a shelter pet can make a big impact on your community. “Providing a loving home for a shelter pet not only helps with overpopulation, but it also encourages those around you to adopt,” said Huntsville Animal Services Director Dr. Karen Sheppard. “When you adopt or foster a pet, you save a life. It’s that simple.” Mayor Tommy Battle presents a proclamation [more]

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