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Residents urge council action on ICE cooperation, homelessness and a Black History Museum
Summary
Several speakers urged the council to adopt non‑cooperation policies with ICE, create city‑run homeless shelters and pursue a Black History Museum. Speakers included community organizers, residents with lived experience and nonprofit representatives.
HUNTSVILLE — During the Nov. 6 citizen‑comment period, multiple residents urged the Huntsville City Council to take specific actions on immigration enforcement, homelessness and cultural preservation.
Joe Winston asked the council to help establish a Black History Museum in Huntsville during 2026, noting recent staff and stakeholder meetings and requesting council participation in planning and budgeting.
Jeffrey Engel of the North Alabama Democratic…
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