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From the desk of Council Member Bill Kling, District 4

Budget Approved for FY25

At its last meeting in September, Council approved the City’s balanced budget for the 2025 fiscal year that began Oct. 1. The budget includes more than $18 million for street resurfacing, a 12.5% increase for sidewalk construction and more than $30 million for several improvements on major roads. The budget also includes a 2% cost-of-living adjustment for City employees.

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Holmes Avenue Grant

The City received exciting news with the announcement it won a $21.6 million federal grant to provide significant safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue. The grant will help the City implement plans to transform the underused road into a multi-modal transportation corridor connecting downtown to the University of Alabama in Huntsville and Cummings Research Park.

WellStone Pediatric Ribbon-Cutting

Council Member Kling was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting for the WellStone Pediatric Crisis Care Center, the state’s first 24/7 mental health crisis center for children ages 12-18. The facility is 12,000 square feet with 24 beds and is a critical piece of WellStone’s mental health emergency infrastructure.

South Star Music Festival

The inaugural South Star Music Festival, unfortunately curtailed due to continuous rain from Hurricane Helene, proved Huntsville is a growing music city with unlimited potential. The City of Huntsville also stepped up to make the festival a success. Thank you to City departments that worked together on driving, parking, transportation and safety as well as cleaning up after the festival ended. The City will be making planned improvements to the festival site following cleanup.

State of the City Address

Congratulations to Mayor Tommy Battle for casting a spotlight on all Huntsville has to offer during his annual State of the City address. More than 1,200 people attended the sold-out luncheon at the Von Braun Center as Mayor Battle discussed milestones during his administration and outlining his vision for the City going forward. He also announced plans to work with Huntsville Utilities to build a 200-megawatt solar power plant on 800 acres near the Tennessee River to help secure Huntsville’s power grid. The Vibration of Innovation video played during the speech was a huge hit.

All the Best, Kenny Anderson

After 11 years as the City's Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Kenny Anderson retired after a legacy of launching several significant initiatives. Among those are Jazz in the Park-Huntsville, the Civic Engagement Academy, the City's internship program and annual backpack giveaway. Council Member Kling attended Anderson's retirement party in City Hall and thanked him for his service to the City.

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Public Office Hours

Council Member Kling will hold his monthly drop-in office hours on Monday, Oct. 21, from 6-7 p.m. at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library’s downtown branch at 915 Monroe St. Stop by for a conversation and bring your questions and insights.

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

Oct. 6: Oververt Challenge: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Get-Away Skate Park, John Hunt Park

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

Oct. 12: Coffee and Community Cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon, 2415 9th Ave.

Oct. 17: Huntsville Tennis Center Expansion Groundbreaking, 2 p.m.

Oct. 23: John Hunt Park Recreation Center Groundbreaking, 10 a.m.

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

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