News & Updates
A Call to Be the Best: HPD accepting applications for officers
June 11, 2024
Answer the call and join one of the best public safety agencies in the country. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) is accepting applications for its 72nd session of the Huntsville Police Academy, which begins in February 2025. HPD is proud to employ over 400 sworn officers who serve the community with courage, integrity, and professionalism. Officers come from diverse backgrounds, education and experience, reflecting the department’s commitment to inclusivity. “Our police department [more]
Read MoreDistrict 5 town hall
June 7, 2024
Council Member Meredith will host his monthly Town Hall on June 18 at 6 p.m. at the MidTowne on the Park clubhouse at 6401 MidTowne Lane. City Engineer Kathy Martin will join Meredith to discuss infrastructure and roads.
Read MoreLearn More About New City Hall
June 7, 2024
Huntsville’s new City Hall will be the topic at the District 5 Forum on June 11 at 4 p.m. in the second-floor Council Chambers. Council Member Meredith will be joined by City officials to discuss the seven-floor building and how it will better serve residents.
Read MoreDonation to Huntsville Historic Foundation
June 7, 2024
Council Member Meredith presented the $12,000 allocation from the District 5 Council Improvement Fund to the Historic Huntsville Foundation for the Lydia Drive National Register Historic District nomination. City Council approved the donation in January and Meredith presented the ceremonial check to HHF Executive Director Donna Castellano and her team. HHF nominated Lydia Drive to the National Register of Historic Places due to its connection to Huntsville’s Civil Rights Movement. The designation [more]
Read MoreMini-town hall with senior residents
June 7, 2024
On May 21, Council Member Meredith met with the Willow Run Towers community to discuss issues important to senior residents. This mini-town hall series is a great opportunity for senior living communities in D5 to connect with their council representative on issues that matter to them. Be on the lookout for future town halls in your community.
Read MoreGrowth discussed at District 5 town hall
June 7, 2024
On May 7, Council Member Meredith met with constituents at Williams Middle School at his monthly town hall meeting. Discussion focused on issues that have emerged due to the booming growth in District 5 such as infrastructure, roads and traffic. The growth has also led Huntsville City Schools to include in its capital plan a new school in Limestone County for grades P-8 that will serve students in west Huntsville.
Read MoreNominate a sharp-looking yard for District 1’s Summer Landscaping Challenge
June 7, 2024
Are you someone known for your sod satisfaction, herbicide happiness or pre-emergent pleasure? If so, District 1 Council Member Devyn Keith invites you to participate in the third annual A Cut Above Summer Landscaping Challenge. Nominate your yard or even a neighbor’s yard to participate in the competition. Three yards will be recognized for awards: Best Landscaping, Most Captivating Floral Display and Best Curb Appeal. Nominations are open now and will [more]
Read MoreDistrict 5 forum with Frank Barger
June 6, 2024
Council Member John Meredith hosted Madison County Probate Judge Frank Barger at the District 5 Forum in May. Barger focused on the duties of the probate office in administering elections. The probate judge is the top county elections official. Barger discussed the cost and logistics of preparing for elections to accommodate the 320,000 registered voters in Madison County.
Read MoreInterview on Inside Huntsville
June 6, 2024
Council Member John Meredith discussed an array of topics as the guest on Inside Huntsville with Brenda Martin. Meredith talked about his career before being elected to City Council as well as his motivation to seek public office. He also expanded on his governing philosophy and shared about his father, civil rights icon James Meredith.
Read MorePublic art in new City Hall
June 6, 2024
The beauty of the new City Hall is enhanced by nine pieces of public art located on the first, second, sixth and seventh floors. There are three pieces on City Council’s floor – Miracle Territory by Alabama A&M University graduate Jahni Moore, Transformative Soil: Terra Firma by Cynthia Wagner and Cityscape Block by Block by Guadalupe Lanning Robinson. Don’t miss an opportunity to see these pieces and learn more about the artists [more]
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