Mayor Battle praises 'well-rounded growth' in State of the City address

Mayor Tommy Battle gave his 17th State of the City address Friday. (City of Huntsville)

Mayor Tommy Battle delivered his 17th State of the City address to a capacity crowd of more than 1,200 people attended the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber of Commerce luncheon Friday.

Battle praises the the “well-rounded growth and educational progress” in Huntsville while celebrating the City’s proud heritage in America’s space program.

Highlights of Mayor Battle’s State of the City address

Rocket Park, U.S. Space & Rocket Center. — Mayor Battle praised the city’s commitment to the country’s space program. (Lacey Muenstermann / Hville Blast)

In his address titled “Rocket to Tomorrow,” Mayor Battle touched on an array of topics affecting quality of life in Huntsville, ranging from road projects to music to economic developments and with an unyielding laser focus on providing the best educational opportunities for students.

“Here in Huntsville, we don’t just dream about tomorrow, we build it. Every bridge, every road, every launch, every opportunity we create is part of that mission. From ribbon cuttings on new greenways to breaking ground on new transportation corridors, we’re building for the Huntsville of tomorrow while meeting the needs of today.”

Mayor Tommy Battle

Battle also discussed the financial state of the city, which has remained solid during Huntsville’s unprecedented growth in the last few years.

“We’re investing in projects that make this city stronger, safer, and more connected. And through it all, we’ve stayed fiscally strong, maintaining our dual Triple-A credit rating while managing a city budget that delivers real results for our residents.”

Mayor Tommy Battle

Battle concluded his address by highlighting NASA’s 65th anniversary and Huntsville’s role in the department’s growth and importance.

“Sixty-five years ago, America launched the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville and in doing so, launched a new era of possibility. NASA’s 65th anniversary is more than a milestone. It’s a reminder of what vision and courage can achieve. From Mercury to Apollo, from the Space Shuttle to Artemis, NASA’s story is our story.”

Mayor Tommy Battle

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