The Huntsville City Council elected District 2's David Little as its president after three re-elected members took the oath. Jennie Robinson is now president pro tem.

David Little, the District 2 council member, is the new president of the Huntsville City Council.

The council chose its officers for the next year in a special session at City Hall on Monday, Nov. 2. It met straight after three re-elected members took the oath of office. The city announced the vote in a news release.

Who holds which post

The council voted for these officers, the city said:

Post Council member
President David Little, District 2
President pro tem Jennie Robinson, District 3
Third presiding officer Bill Kling, District 4

The City Council page now lists the members with their new titles. Michelle Watkins (District 1) and John Meredith (District 5) complete the five-member council. Mayor Tommy Battle is not a council member.

The swearing-in

Little, Robinson and Kling all won re-election in the 2026 municipal election. Each took the oath from a judge, the city said:

  • Little from his father, retired Madison County Circuit Judge Loyd H. “Buddy” Little
  • Robinson from City of Huntsville Presiding Judge Lonzo Robinson
  • Kling from retired Madison County District Judge Martha Lynn Sherrod

“I’m looking forward to four more years and I appreciate everyone,” Little said. He praised the city staff who answer residents’ calls. “The customer service is huge, and it makes my job a lot easier,” he said.

Robinson thanked “all the people who have joined me on that journey.” Kling said that as Huntsville grows, “we’re going to make District 4 so good, so immaculate, it’s going to continue to be such a great place to live.”

What it means for you

  • Little now chairs council meetings. The president runs the meeting and the agenda in the chamber.
  • Meeting days change for the holidays. In November and December the council meets on the first and third Thursdays, the city’s meeting listing says. The next meetings are at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, and Thursday, Dec. 3, in the council chamber at City Hall, 305 Fountain Circle.
  • Watch or speak. Meetings stream live on HSV TV. To reach your own member, see who to call at City Hall, which lists every district’s contact.

The council office email is HsvCityCouncil@HuntsvilleAL.gov, and its phone is 256-427-5011.