Mayor’s Office
Applications open for Civic Engagement Academy’s spring 2025 session
January 16, 2025
Citizens interested in learning about city government and making a difference in the Huntsville community are invited to apply for the Civic Engagement Academy’s (CEA) spring 2025 session. This free, eight-week program is designed to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to become more involved in their community. Through a combination of classroom instruction and interactive activities, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement. The Civic Engagement Academy [more]
Read MoreCold temperatures, icy roads pose hazards despite improving conditions
January 11, 2025
Although roads in Huntsville and Madison County may appear clear, icy conditions are creating hazardous driving conditions in the area. At 7 a.m., Huntsville Police and ALDOT closed the elevated sections of Memorial Parkway and I-565 access ramps, but were able to reopen them by mid-morning.“ While rain helped melt the snow yesterday, black ice formed overnight on roads, sidewalks and across parking lots,” Huntsville-Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Jeff [more]
Read MoreHuntsville, Madison and Madison County unite to address treacherous road conditions
January 10, 2025
As crews continue to clear snow-covered roads from Winter Storm Cora, regional leaders urge residents to avoid travel unless necessary due to worsening conditions. The National Weather Service forecasting office in Huntsville said sleet and freezing rain is expected to fall throughout the afternoon, making road clearance more difficult. Precipitation is expected to end at about 8 p.m. “That may be the most dangerous time of this storm,” Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle [more]
Read MoreMayor Battle appoints new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Director
January 9, 2025
The City’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office (ODEI) will soon be under new leadership following Mayor Tommy Battle’s appointment of Dr. Randy Barbour, Jr., as the new director. Dr. Barbour’s appointment received unanimous approval from the City Council at its Thursday, Jan. 9 meeting. Dr. Barbour, who previously served as Assistant Professor of Psychology at Alabama A&M University, brings extensive experience from positions held at the Harris Home for Children, [more]
Read MoreGlobal ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company, Glaukos, to locate multimillion-dollar facility in Cummings Research Park
December 19, 2024
The City of Huntsville approved a development agreement with Glaukos Corporation to build a multimillion-dollar research, development and manufacturing facility in Cummings Research Park (CRP). The multi-year project carries an $82 million capital expenditure and will bring 154 full-time jobs to the region by 2030. The facility will be built on 25 acres at the corner of Mark Smith Drive and Explorer Boulevard, at the north end of HudsonAlpha Institute [more]
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