From the desk of Council Member Devyn S. Keith, District 1

A Heartfelt Thank You

District 1 City Council Member Devyn Keith will move on to new pursuits after the swearing-in of his successor, Michelle Watkins, on Monday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. in the Second Floor Chamber of City Hall. During the Sept. 26 City Council meeting, Council Member Keith took time to thank all those who supported him during his eight years in office.

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Unanimous Approval for FY25 Budget

The City Council unanimously passed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget at its last meeting in September. The nearly $330 million budget also included $33 million in special appropriations to 57 outside agencies. Other highlights included $18.3 million for street resurfacing and a 12.5% funding increase for sidewalk construction.

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North Precinct Family Fun Night

The Huntsville Police Department hosted a Family Fun Night on Sept. 23 at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. Community members enjoyed free pizza, games, inflatables and danced to music provided by DJ Lashay B. A great time was had by all.

Coffee With a Cop

Don’t miss out on an opportunity to engage with Huntsville Police, meet some officers and learn more about what they do at Coffee With a Cop. The event is Wednesday, Oct. 2, from 8-9 a.m. at White Bison Coffee, 2001 Winchester Road NE. Officers and guests who mention “coffee with a cop” will receive a free small coffee.

Community Cleanups

We applaud Green Team's recent efforts to beautify Huntsville, many of which have included participation from young people. Several college groups participated in the National Clean Up Day on Sept. 21 and collected over 226 bags of litter. Those groups included Gamma Phi-A&M, Kappa Alpha Psi, Inc., House Arrest II-Championship Dance Team Inc. Chapter 6, Alabama A&M University, Eta Kappa Tau AAMU, SOAR, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Rotaract Club, New Century Tech Key Club, Senior Service College Fellowship and National Society of Black Engineers Bulldog Chapter.

Not to be outdone, Oakwood University partnered with the City’s Green Team for their Agape Day of Service and collected 38 bags of furniture and helped remove more than 1,000 pounds of illegally dumped furniture.

Thank You, Kenny Anderson

After an 11-year career as the City’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Kenny Anderson is retiring. During his time with the City of Huntsville, Anderson developed several important programs and events, including Jazz in the Park-Huntsville, Civic Engagement Academy, the City’s internship program as well as an annual back-to-school backpack giveaway and a wellness fair. He recently reflected on his time as part of an interview on City Blog.

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COMING UP

Oct. 2: Coffee With a Cop, 8-9 a.m., White Bison Coffee, 2001 Winchester Road NE

Oct. 10: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Oct. 24: City Council Work Session, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

Nov. 4: Oath of Office and Organizational Meeting, 4 p.m., Huntsville City Hall

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