From the desk of John Meredith, Council Member, District 5

Town Hall at The Orion

Council Member John Meredith hosted his districtwide Town Hall at The Orion Amphitheater on March 12. His guests included Ryan Murphy, president of Huntsville Venue Group, and Shane Davis, Huntsville's Director of Urban and Economic Development, and Capt. Tim Clardy Jr., Commander of Huntsville Police's West Precinct. Many District 5-specific topics were discussed, including infrastructure and future development. Council Member Meredith is always grateful to hear feedback from constituents and learn more about their ideas on how to make District 5 the best it can be.

Speaking to Civic Engagement Academy

Council Member John Meredith addressed the Spring 2024 cohort of the Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) at its March 19 meeting at Wellstone. He discussed how leaders are addressing growth in what is now the state’s most populous city of 235,000 residents. Those challenges are met by, among others, the City’s urban planning, development and engineering departments. The CEA, presented by the City's Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, is a free, eight-week program offered to citizens who want to learn more about how Huntsville operates. The next cohort is offered in the fall.

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Addressing Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville

Council Member John Meredith spoke to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville about the complexities of serving District 5 and how collaboration is key to accomplishing a better quality of life for its residents.

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Greater Huntsville for all you do to service our community.

Expansion of Meals on Wheels program

Council Member John Meredith lauded the work done by the Studio 60 Senior Center Meals on Wheels program. Through a collaborative effort with Studio 60 Executive Director Tom Glynn, Council Member Meredith expects there will be an expansion of services to serve homebound seniors who live in District 5 in the near future. The program provides a meal each weekday to those 60+ who cannot cook for themselves due to health reasons or have no one to cook for them. More than 58,000 meals were provided last year by Studio 60 for homebound seniors in Huntsville.

Honoring Joy Parker

Council Member John Meredith co-sponsored a resolution honoring Joy Parker for her tireless volunteer work in Huntsville. A longtime member of the City's Beautification Board, Parker has a servant's heart and a passion for beautifying Huntsville.

Read the Resolution

James Record Road/Martin Road closure

The widening of James Record Road/Martin Road between Trademark Drive and Electronics Boulevard for bridge replacement over Bradford Creek is finally underway. The bridgework is part of Phase II of the Martin Road Improvement Project, which includes a 1.6-mile, five-lane roadway with 4-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on each side of the bridge between Old Jim Williams Road and Laracy Drive.

Details Here

Good news on Balch/Capshaw roads intersection

Work to improve the the intersection at Balch and Capshaw roads is moving quickly, and all pipe work is now complete. Extra lane widths have been cut out and the installation of the base has started. Best of all, the project should be completed by the end of April.

COMING UP

April 11: City Council Meeting, 1st Floor Chambers, 5:30 p.m.

April 16: D5 Town Hall, New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 28520 SW Wall St., Madison, 6 p.m.

April 25: City Council Meeting, 1st Floor Chambers, 5:30 p.m.

May 7: D5 Town Hall, Williams School, 155 Barren Fork Blvd. SW, 6 p.m.

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