December 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member David Little
December 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member David Little
From the desk of Council Member David Little, District 2
Huntsville City Council • District 2                                                                  December 2025
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Holiday Greetings
As we enter this season of gratitude and celebration, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to each of you for your support, engagement and partnership throughout 2025. Serving District 2 is an honor I never take for granted, and I remain grateful for the opportunity to work alongside my fellow Council members on behalf of our growing, vibrant community. Wishing you and your family a holiday season filled with warmth, joy and memorable moments.
Group of two men and three women standing in Big Spring Park on a sunny day
Honoring a Huntsville Thanksgiving Tradition
Council Member Little was proud to attend this year’s One Table community meal presented by Village of Promise and expressed his gratitude for the organizers and volunteers who make this meaningful tradition possible each year. The event brought residents from across Huntsville together for fellowship, conversation and a shared holiday meal in the heart of the city.
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Supporting School-Based Healthcare
Council Member Little recently allocated $75,000 from the District 2 Council Improvement Fund to HEALS, Inc. CEO Heather Mason and Chief Development Officer Risha Sanderson to support its mission of delivering medical, dental and optometry care to underserved children in Huntsville. HEALS, Inc. works in partnership with local school systems and healthcare providers to offer accessible, school-based health services for children and helping bridge critical gaps in care across our community.
aerial map of Resolute Way Phase I project
Resolute Way Infrastructure Project
The City has entered a funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) for the first phase of the Resolute Way project, which will create direct access to Redstone Arsenal from I-565. The improvement is expected to ease congestion along the heavily traveled I-565/Research Park Boulevard corridor, enhancing safety and traffic flow for more than 140,000 daily commuters. This investment will deliver long-term benefits for residents and the broader Huntsville community.
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Old Big Cove Road Improvement
The City is moving forward with the second phase of improvements to Old Big Cove Road, a $24.7 million project spanning Claudia Drive to Taylor Road. Funded in partnership with Alabama Department of Transportation and supported by $4.94 million through the Huntsville Area MPO, the work includes engineering, right-of-way acquisition, utility upgrades and construction. The project will add lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes and streetlights to enhance safety and accessibility for all users.
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Enjoy Holiday Happenings Throughout December
Parks & Recreation is overflowing with the holiday spirit and has scheduled events throughout Huntsville. Events in District 2 include:
  • Santa’s Senior Shindig: Thursday, Dec. 11, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., free, ages 50+, Mark Russell Recreation Center
  • Holiday Art Clinic: Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:30 a.m. to noon, $10 per participant, ages 6-12, Optimist Recreation Center
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Huntsville Music Office's Milestone Year
The Huntsville Music Office celebrated a milestone year of success recently at the Vesper Sky Lounge at the Trilogy Hotel overlooking Big Spring Park. Music Officer Matt Mandrella recapped the dynamic year-in-review that propelled Huntsville’s music ecosystem onto a national and global stage.
Watch the Video
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Join Deck the Districts Competition
The City Council is continuing its traditional Deck the Districts competition for the best exterior home decorations. Award winners from each district will be recognized with a prize package at the Dec. 18 Council meeting. Get some great pictures of your display and enter the contest.
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Stay Busy This Winter with Parks & Recreation
Just because cold weather is not far away, it’s no time to go into hibernation. Parks & Recreation has more than 100 activities available in the Winter Program Guide to help you stay busy. Options range from walking groups to pickleball, basketball or sewing. Best of all, most of the activities are free.
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New Crime Scene Investigation Complex Opens
Council Member David Little attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Huntsville Police Department Crime Scene and Evidence Warehouse Complex at 616 Wheeler Ave. NW, a major $9.6 million investment in public safety. The facility combines a 14,000-square-foot main building with labs and processing areas and a 13,500-square-foot climate-controlled warehouse, enhancing investigative capabilities, streamlining operations and strengthening the integrity of evidence handling. 
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COMING UP
Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving, Municipal Offices Closed
Dec. 3: Zoning Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 4: Liquor License Review Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., Huntsville City Hal
Dec. 4: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 8: Huntsville Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, 4:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 10: Subdivision Committee Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 16: Planning Commission Meeting, 5 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 16: Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting, 6 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 18: Liquor License Review Committee Meeting, 4 p.m., Huntsville City Hal
Dec. 18: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Dec. 25-26: Christmas, Municipal Offices Closed
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