Tag Archive for: Huntsville City Council

Huntsville City Council honors heroic officers, discusses Weeden House updates

The Huntsville City Council convened Thursday, January 9th for its first regular meeting of the year, where they recognized remarkable acts of bravery, received updates from the community, and handled various city-related matters. The meeting began with a special recognition of Huntsville Police Officer Jason Tony and Sergeant Lambert for their extraordinary courage in responding […]

City Council Meeting Recap: Financial Success, Neighborhood Development, and Holiday Highlights

The City Council meeting on December 5 discussed a variety of topics including the successful refinancing of city debt, which saved $1.5 million in taxpayer funds, and the city’s triple A bond rating. Rod Kanter, a partner at Bradley Law Firm, highlighted Huntsville’s strong financial management in relation to refinancing its debt and funding projects. […]

City Council debates use of private funds, upcoming 5% electrical rate increase

During the most meeting, the Huntsville City Council announced an upcoming proposal for a 5% electric rate increase, debated whether to address a grey area between personal and workplace funds, and finalized the 2025 budget. Upcoming Electric Rate Increase Proposal Director of External Affairs at Huntsville Utilities, Joe Gehrdes, announced that Huntsville Utilities will approach city […]

Runoff races set in District 1 as Huntsville’s Municipal Election results are finalized

The results of Huntsville’s August 27 municipal election are in with decisive victories in District 5 races and runoffs in both District 1 races.  The turnout for the election was low, with just 6,070 of the two districts’ 77,028 registered voters casting ballots — for a 7.88% rate of voter turnout.  City Council: In west […]

Huntsville City Council discusses use of more than $85.5M in funding

Huntsville City Council’s August 22 meeting was packed with a melting pot of discussions, from financial strategies to combat inflation to the introduction of new community projects.  One of the key highlights of the meeting included the approval of a $19M recreation facility at John Hunt Park, transforming Huntsville’s recreational sport landscape.  $19M John Hunt […]

Huntsville’s PARC Project advances with key engineering contracts

Huntsville’s ambitious Pedestrian Access and Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project is moving forward, following the City Council’s approval of crucial engineering design contracts late last week. These contracts are vital in ensuring the project meets state and federal grant requirements, setting the stage for transformative infrastructure improvements in the city. A $1.93 million contract has been […]

City Council makes plans for North HSV renovations, talks housing and sustainability

In its most recent rendition, the Huntsville City Council delved into a series of urban development projects, including the Mill Creek and Blue Bike initiatives, aimed at enhancing the city’s infrastructure and promoting sustainable growth.   Affordability and transportation access The meeting opened with a focus on downtown development, highlighting efforts to increase diversity, affordability, and […]

Huntsville embarks on $350m Mill Creek redevelopment project

The City of Huntsville and the Huntsville Housing Authority have secured a significant $50 million Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The goal of the grant, as outlined by the City’s longterm goals, is to help transform the area surrounding Butler Terrace and Johnson Towers into […]

Key issues and candidates collide during District 5 debate

Five local organizations came together on Saturday, July 13 to host a Meet the Candidate Forum for Huntsville’s City Council District 5 contest. The meeting was held at St. Luke Christian Church on Sparkman Drive.  The National Coalition of 100 Black Women – Greater Huntsville Area Chapter, 100 Black Men of Greater Huntsville, the League […]

Council change causes controversy, approval received for infrastructure strategy on Bob Wallace

Image;: Provided by Sarah Zupko, Huntsville Business Journal At its July 7 meeting, the Huntsville City Council made key decisions on several significant issues, including the implementation of smart traffic technology, the demolition of hazardous buildings, and changes to the broadcasting of public comments. Recognizing Local Beekeepers The council honored the Madison County Beekeepers Association’s […]