June 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Jennie Robinson
June 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Jennie Robinson
Huntsville City Council • District 3                                                                            June 2025
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Share Your Thoughts in D3 Survey
Share your perspective on different aspects of services and amenities in south Huntsville in the new District 3 survey. Council Member Jennie Robinson is eager to see the feedback revealed by the survey to help provide insight on how best to represent her constituents. Your input is invaluable. The survey will also be available on the D3 Facebook page.
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Follow Safety Protocols With Alligators
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently euthanized a 10-foot alligator determined to be behaving abnormally near Haysland Road. Alligator sightings in the wetlands along Haysland have been more frequent in recent years and the City in 2021 placed signs along the walking trail warning residents to be aware of alligators. Additional signs were posted two years later. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said the first step in alligator safety is to simply leave them alone. Other tips include never feeding alligators and always being alert when near a potential natural habitat. 
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Alabama League of Municipalities 
Council Member Robinson, along with fellow Council Members John Meredith and Bill Kling, attended the reception at the Von Braun Center for the Alabama League of Municipalities annual conference. The conference brought city leaders from across the state to Huntsville to share ideas and best practices. Council members also got to spend time with former council member Glenn Watson at the reception.
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Honoring Medal-Winning Special Olympians
At the May 8 Council meeting, Council Member Robinson presented a resolution honoring three Huntsville-area athletes who earned medals at the Special Olympics World Winter Games in Turin, Italy. Elizabeth Allen of Harvest won the silver medal in the Level 1 Female Division 3 competition. Cody Wheatley of Huntsville won the gold medal in Level 1, Male Division 2 and Deeb Habchi won the gold medal in the Level 1 Male Division 3. The three skaters were coached by Heidi Parker of Hartselle, a longtime figure skating coach for Special Olympics. 
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Giving Teachers a Boost
Don’t miss the fun at the After School Bash as Huntsville Police team up with local nonprofit Free 2 Teach for a community event designed to help public school teachers access the classroom supplies needed for students. The event is Saturday, June 7, from 4-8 p.m. at Big Spring Park and will feature bounce houses, live entertainment, local food trucks and vendors, police activity zones and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring school supply donations to help “Stuff the Squad Car,” with all items directly supporting Huntsville-area teachers for the upcoming school year through Free 2 Teach.
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Congrats to Huntsville's 'TOP COPS'
A proud salute to Huntsville Police Officers Kevin Lambert and Jason Toney, who recently received recognition from the National Association of Police Organizations. The two officers were honored for taking heroic action to save the lives of a woman and her two-year-old child during a hostage situation in August 2024.
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Project Lifesaver to Play Critical Role
Huntsville Police (HPD) is working toward enacting Project Lifesaver, a support system for those prone to wandering off while suffering from issues such as Alzheimer's, autism or brain injuries. Once in place, HPD can deploy specialized tracking equipment as soon as a 911 call is received. HPD expects to have the national program active by the end of the year and it will be a service available for free.
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D3 Cleanups in May Make Difference
D3 is looking a lot cleaner after volunteers worked on two cleanups in May. On May 10, more than 40 volunteers came together at Ditto Landing to collect more than 50 bags of litter. Thank you to Heart of the Valley YMCA and Green Team for organizing the cleanup. A week later at a Green Team cleanup, volunteers removed litter from more than four miles of roadway, helped restore a cemetery and wrapped up a tree mulching project on Aldridge Creek Greenway. A digital high-five to all who stepped up to help their community, including the Grissom High football team.
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Special Visitor Gets Tour of D3
Council Member Robinson recently treated Randy Barbour, the City's Director of Multicultural Affairs, to a windshield tour of District 3 this week. "I could genuinely feel the enthusiasm and passion that Dr. Robinson has, not only for District 3, but the entire City," Barbour said. "And that's inspiring." Barbour noted his excitement about the progress of new developments at the Sandra Moon Community Complex and Ditto Landing.
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HFR Seeking to Hire Firefighters
If a career serving the community with a little adventure added in is appealing to you, Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) wants you. HFR is accepting applications for firefighters through July 1 and will hold a public meet-and-greet with Recruiter Capt. Cory Green and other leaders and firefighters on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Public Safety Training Academy at 5365 Triana Blvd. For more information, visit JoinHFR.com.
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Find Your Summer Fun
Stay active this summer through an array of offerings in the Parks & Recreation Summer Guide. From dancing and sewing to pickleball and basketball, there is something for all ages in the guide and most of the activities are free. Browse through the guide and see what kind of fun is perfect for you.
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What's New in Huntsville History?
The history may not be new but thanks to the City’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department and Preservation Planner Katie Stamps, there is a new way to look at Huntsville’s history. The City has made a trove of data available on its website that provides a window to the past. From historical maps to historical photos, there are dozens of web applications, locators, interactive maps and data galleries now available for viewing. 
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COMING UP
June 9: Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 11: Zoning Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 12: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 17: Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting, 6 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 18: Subdivision Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 19: Juneteenth, Municipal Offices Closed
June 24: Planning Commission Meeting, 5 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
June 26: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
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