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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Huntsville public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Big Cove residential development (536 acres)
The council zoned 536 acres near Little Cove Road for up to 600 homes. Planners say the first lots are three years away and 250 acres will stay undeveloped mountain land, but Big Cove neighbors worry about schools.
TIF 8 in Limestone County
A proposed $230 million TIF in Limestone County would pay for roads, sewer, a new K-8 school and fire station upgrades around the Eli Lilly site. No tax increase — future property taxes fund it. Final council vote October 8.