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From the desk of Council Member Bill Kling, District 4

John Hunt Park Recreation Center

D4 received exciting news with City Council approval of a new recreation center in John Hunt Park just north of Joe Davis Stadium. Among the highlights are plans for 25 pickleball courts that will be covered by an engineered metal structure to ensure fewer rainouts. The center will also include four basketball courts and eight volleyball courts among other amenities. Construction is expected to start in the fall.

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Walking the Neighborhoods

Council Member Kling enjoys nothing more than walking neighborhoods in D4 and talking with constituents. Recent topics brought to his attention include concerns about litter, downed cables and potholes. Keep an eye out for him and be sure to say hello.

New Transit Center

Council Member Kling participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Transit Center at 501 Pratt St. The roomier facility with more amenities for riders is a sea change for Huntsville and the realization of a vision by now-retired Parking & Public Transit Director Tommy Brown. Kling sponsored the initial creation of the Public Transit study committee, which led to the creation of the initial CORE route that ultimately expanded to nine routes and let to teh system now in place. Kling visited with Brown, left, and Brenda Martin, host of Inside Huntsville, at the event.

Street Resurfacing

City Council approved a third road resurfacing contract for the 2024 fiscal year on Aug. 9. D4 roads included in the latest project:

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California Street from Governors Drive to White Street
Drake Avenue from Memorial Parkway to Whitesburg Drive
14th Street between Holmes Avenue and Governors Drive
Gallatin Street from Governors Drive to Williams Avenue
Holmes Avenue from Triana Boulevard to train tracks
9th Avenue from Triana Boulevard to 1st Street
Shaver Drive from Gesman Place to Price Road
Spring Valley Court

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Classic Music on the Square

Council Member Kling enjoyed listening to the Liverpool Rebs on the Courthouse Square as part of the Aug. 10 music offerings from Downtown Huntsville Inc. The band members “Captain” James Butler, Rick Storey and Raymond “Rickenbacker” Butler were born and raised in Huntsville. The band played music from the Beatles and other classic rock bands.

Grace Lutheran Church Visits City Hall

Council Member Kling was happy to welcome a group from Grace Lutheran Church as they toured City Hall and viewed the public art pieces on display throughout the building. He is grateful for those who want to learn more about how City government works.

Beautification Awards

The University of Alabama in Huntsville received the D4 Beautification Award at the 49th annual awards ceremony at the Jaycee Community Building. Overall, the City recognized more than 300 awards in conjunction with the Huntsville Beautification Board. It’s always a joy to recognize those who work so hard to help make Huntsville beautiful.

Award-Winning Students Visit Huntsville

Council Member Kling was honored to sponsor a resolution recognizing 21 students who were winners of NASA’s Pale Blue Dot Challenge and Space4Youth essay competition. The students visited the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, part of a 10-day program that includes a trip to Washington D.C. to visit with government officials and space policy experts at George Washington University.

Public Office Hours

Council Member Kling will hold his monthly drop-in office hours on Monday, Sept. 16, from 6-7 p.m. at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s downtown branch at 915 Monroe St. It’s an excellent opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how City government works.

District 4 on Facebook

Are you following the District 4 page on Facebook? It’s a great way to keep up with information from Council Member Kling as well as district and citywide events. Click here and click the “like” button to start following.

COMING UP

Sept. 2: Labor Day, Municipal Offices Closed

Sept. 3: City Council Special Session to Canvass Votes from the Aug. 27 Municipal Election, 12 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Sept. 3: City Council Work Session, 1 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Sept. 12: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Sept. 16: Public Office Hours, 6 p.m., Downtown Public Library

Sept. 19: City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Sept. 26: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

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