November 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Bill Kling
November 2025 e-newsletter for Council Member Bill Kling
From the desk of Council Member Bill Kling, District 4
Huntsville City Council • District 4                                                                 November 2025
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Walking Along Binford Drive
Council Member Bill Kling continued his routine of walking through neighborhoods with a recent walk along Binford Drive. He showed his support for the community after two shootings in recent months and commended the work done by Huntsville Police and the Huntsville Housing Authority in ensuring a safe environment for residents. Members of the media also joined Council Member Kling on the walk.
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Expanded Downtown Retail Offerings
New retail opportunities are on the way to downtown Huntsville. About 300 square feet of space on the west side ground floor of the Clinton Avenue Parking Garage is being converted into retail space. That will be in addition to the 7,000 square feet established in 2016 that has enhanced the downtown shopping district.
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Road Resurfacing in District 4
The City Council recently approved funding for Phase 4 of the City’s road improvement plan for the 2025 fiscal year. The improvements include resurfacing and concrete work for neighborhood roads. Several streets in D1 are part of the projects. Some of those include:
  • Eustis Avenue from California Street to Green Street
  • Sixth Avenue from Triana Boulevard to 14th Street
  • Westheimer Drive from Woodway Drive to Ivy Avenue
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Inside Huntsville Interview  
Check out Inside Huntsville with Brenda Martin as she sits down with Council Member Kling to discuss what’s happening in District 4, how he approaches his role as a council representative and why community involvement and citizen engagement are so important. His favorite pastime of walking streets in D4 gives him a unique perspective and an opportunity to address issues.
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Behind the Scenes: HFR Station 3
Huntsville Fire & Rescue Capt. Art Mitchell provides insight into life at Station 3, the city's oldest active fire station dating to the 1950s. Located in District 4 at 2309 Jordan Ln. SW near Huntsville Botanical Garden, Station 3 is one of the busiest in Huntsville with its proximity to Interstate 565. 
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Lowe Mill Cleanup

Council Member Kling joined Green Team’s recent community cleanup in the Lowe Mill area.
Groups from Crosspoint Church, Alabama A&M University and Columbia High School were among those participating in the project.
Altogether, 31 volunteers collected 65 bags of litter in a successful effort to spruce up the area. 
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Huntsville in the Americana Music Triangle?
Huntsville’s thriving music scene is making a strong case for inclusion in the Americana Music Triangle alongside such historic music cities as New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville. “Huntsville is one of those hidden gems,” said GRAMMY®-winning artist Mike Farris, who lives in nearby Winchester, Tenn. “Huntsville is definitely becoming an attraction for people because it is such a special little place.”
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Candy Corn and Costumes
It’s the time of year for candy corn and spooky costumes so Council Member Kling enjoyed joining Huntsville Police in handing out candy during the fourth annual Halloween Party & Haunted House at the Jaycee Community Building in John Hunt Park. Have a safe and enjoyable Halloween!
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A Fun Day in the Life of Huntsville Animal Services
Riley Ferrell, Community Engagement Coordinator at Huntsville Animal Services (HAS), has one of the best jobs around. Check out the video as she shares a day in her life at HAS, which includes spending time with dogs and cats and then sharing about them on social media as part of an effort to help them find their forever homes.
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D4 Office Hours
Council Member Kling will hold his monthly drop-in office hours on Monday, Nov. 17, from 6-7 p.m. at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library downtown branch. Drop in for a conversation about D4 and share your insights about how to make Huntsville its best. 
COMING UP
Nov. 6: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Nov. 11: Veterans Day, Municipal Offices Closed
Nov.. 17: D4 Office Hours, Monday, 6-7 p.m., Huntsville-Madison County Library Downtown Branch, 915 Monroe St.
Nov. 20: City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Huntsville City Hall
Nov. 27-28: Thanksgiving, Municipal Offices Closed
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