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I would like a zoning change that requires sidewalks put in all new residential and any time a road undergoes major work such as widening. In too many areas of this city children, teens and adults...
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I would like a zoning change that requires sidewalks put in all new residential and any time a road undergoes major work such as widening. In too many areas of this city children, teens and adults are forced to walk in traffic lane or in the mud.
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Nov 10, 2014 by
Jeff Crump (10 points)
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I would like a zoning change that requires sidewalks put in all new residential and any time a road undergoes major work such as widening. In too many areas of this city children, teens and adults are forced to walk in traffic lane or in the mud.
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Did anyone at latest meeting talk about neighborhood property valuesSCREW THOSE WHO RENT......THEY DONTCARE.....but the owhers should......as a home owner I do
Jun 11, 2015 by
Blake Mills (12 points)
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Did anyone at latest meeting talk about neighborhood property valuesSCREW THOSE WHO RENT......THEY DONTCARE.....but the owhers should......as a home owner I do
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I believe that Jonesboro and its dog owners would benefit greatly if a dog park was built. There are severe people who advocate this and would like to see this put into action. I know at some point...
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I believe that Jonesboro and its dog owners would benefit greatly if a dog park was built. There are severe people who advocate this and would like to see this put into action. I know at some point the Mayor wanted to place one in Craighead, but I haven't heard much more on this. Wanted to see what others thought?
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Jan 23, 2015 by
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I believe that Jonesboro and its dog owners would benefit greatly if a dog park was built. There are severe people who advocate this and would like to see this put into action. I know at some point the Mayor wanted to place one in Craighead, but I haven't heard much more on this. Wanted to see what others thought?
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How about come Christmas time the whole city make a big deal about decorating for Christmas-get the city government, the local businesses, the various neighborhood associations and other local...
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How about come Christmas time the whole city make a big deal about decorating for Christmas-get the city government, the local businesses, the various neighborhood associations and other local organizations in on the act decorating houses, yards, and buildings. The city could promote Christmas light tours and so on. Besides being a fun thing to do it could work as a big draw for people from the surrounding area who might stop and spend a little money here while in town.
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Dec 24, 2014 by
David McAvoy (12 points)
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How about come Christmas time the whole city make a big deal about decorating for Christmas-get the city government, the local businesses, the various neighborhood associations and other local organizations in on the act decorating houses, yards, and buildings. The city could promote Christmas light tours and so on. Besides being a fun thing to do it could work as a big draw for people from the surrounding area who might stop and spend a little money here while in town.
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There are lots of options as to what this space could look like and how it could be setup: it could be supported by a Kickstarter, private donations, corporate sponsors, members-only access, public...
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There are lots of options as to what this space could look like and how it could be setup: it could be supported by a Kickstarter, private donations, corporate sponsors, members-only access, public funds to support public access, partnerships with educational institutions, retail space to sell maker creations...the possibilities are quite literally very open right now.
For now, let's start getting together and see what the interest level is before we get into logistics. Maybe take a trip over to see the guys in Memphis to see what a local maker space and community looks like? Talk to the guys at ASU about their space that is in progress? Just gauge interest and build a list of actions that can be taken over the next few months.
If you are interested in being involved, please come to our initial Jonesboro Maker Space Interest Meeting on January 29 at 7pm at 308 S. Main Street. You can join the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1533526353594427
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Jan 25, 2015 by
Steven Trotter (13 points)
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There are lots of options as to what this space could look like and how it could be setup: it could be supported by a Kickstarter, private donations, corporate sponsors, members-only access, public funds to support public access, partnerships with educational institutions, retail space to sell maker creations...the possibilities are quite literally very open right now.
For now, let's start getting together and see what the interest level is before we get into logistics. Maybe take a trip over to see the guys in Memphis to see what a local maker space and community looks like? Talk to the guys at ASU about their space that is in progress? Just gauge interest and build a list of actions that can be taken over the next few months.
If you are interested in being involved, please come to our initial Jonesboro Maker Space Interest Meeting on January 29 at 7pm at 308 S. Main Street. You can join the event on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1533526353594427
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Many cities have a requirement of 25 to 50K in insurance on vicious dogs just in case the get loose and maul another dog or person in order to pay for the medical bills after an attack.
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Many cities have a requirement of 25 to 50K in insurance on vicious dogs just in case the get loose and maul another dog or person in order to pay for the medical bills after an attack.
Just seems like good sense and not unreasonable in terms of cost vs safety.
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Aug 26, 2016 by
Matt Harden (17 points)
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Many cities have a requirement of 25 to 50K in insurance on vicious dogs just in case the get loose and maul another dog or person in order to pay for the medical bills after an attack.
Just seems like good sense and not unreasonable in terms of cost vs safety.
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I would like to see a Renaissance Festival happen in Jonesboro. Craighead Forest Park would be a great location for the event. There could be jousting, music, maybe a costume contest, and local...
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I would like to see a Renaissance Festival happen in Jonesboro. Craighead Forest Park would be a great location for the event. There could be jousting, music, maybe a costume contest, and local vendors.
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Nov 11, 2014 by
AmberMoon (5 points)
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I would like to see a Renaissance Festival happen in Jonesboro. Craighead Forest Park would be a great location for the event. There could be jousting, music, maybe a costume contest, and local vendors.
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I don't have a specific resolution, but something needs to be done about the crime we have in Jonesboro. Robberies, shootings, animal mutilations, and vandalism seems to be out of control. Everyday...
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I don't have a specific resolution, but something needs to be done about the crime we have in Jonesboro. Robberies, shootings, animal mutilations, and vandalism seems to be out of control. Everyday it's something different. And several times it seems it is juveniles. I think the city needs to be making more efforts to stem crime in Jonesboro and less worried over getting new money for roads.
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Sep 15, 2015 by
Kimberly Owens (5 points)
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I don't have a specific resolution, but something needs to be done about the crime we have in Jonesboro. Robberies, shootings, animal mutilations, and vandalism seems to be out of control. Everyday it's something different. And several times it seems it is juveniles. I think the city needs to be making more efforts to stem crime in Jonesboro and less worried over getting new money for roads.
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This city is in desperate need of an improved drainage system. There needs to be be more drainage piping, channels, and drains. The city needs to hire a talented hydraulic engineer that can develop a...
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This city is in desperate need of an improved drainage system. There needs to be be more drainage piping, channels, and drains. The city needs to hire a talented hydraulic engineer that can develop a plan and put it into action. A child almost died in the flooding on May 24, 2016. On south Culberhouse Street, north of Nettleton in the West End neighborhood, a number of houses were flooded and multiple cars got stuck in flood waters. Commercial areas and major streets were a wreck. The flooding on May 24th was particularly bad, but it was not a solitary event. Flooding is far too common of occurrence. If this city is really serious about improving quality of life and bringing in business, it needs to do something about its drainage problem. At the very least it should put the idea and way to fund it up for a vote.
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May 25, 2016 by
J. Justin Castro (28 points)
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This city is in desperate need of an improved drainage system. There needs to be be more drainage piping, channels, and drains. The city needs to hire a talented hydraulic engineer that can develop a plan and put it into action. A child almost died in the flooding on May 24, 2016. On south Culberhouse Street, north of Nettleton in the West End neighborhood, a number of houses were flooded and multiple cars got stuck in flood waters. Commercial areas and major streets were a wreck. The flooding on May 24th was particularly bad, but it was not a solitary event. Flooding is far too common of occurrence. If this city is really serious about improving quality of life and bringing in business, it needs to do something about its drainage problem. At the very least it should put the idea and way to fund it up for a vote.
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Jonesboro needs a flag. A modern design that can be placed on businesses and shirts with little hassle. A flag without a seal, wording, or more than three colors. Refer to "The Five Basic Principles...
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Jonesboro needs a flag. A modern design that can be placed on businesses and shirts with little hassle. A flag without a seal, wording, or more than three colors. Refer to "The Five Basic Principles of Flag Design". Host a contest, and the winner gets their flag initiated as the City of Jonesboro's Flag.
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Feb 17, 2016 by
jtown4ever (5 points)
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Jonesboro needs a flag. A modern design that can be placed on businesses and shirts with little hassle. A flag without a seal, wording, or more than three colors. Refer to "The Five Basic Principles of Flag Design". Host a contest, and the winner gets their flag initiated as the City of Jonesboro's Flag.
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I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the...
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I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the fairgrounds is more important.
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Aug 10, 2015 by
N W (10 points)
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I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the fairgrounds is more important.
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we all know we need help with traffic. you want to raise taxes for ten years to raise 144 millon dollars, to rebuild roads for better,safer,quicker acces. why cant we turn some of our roads into one...
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we all know we need help with traffic. you want to raise taxes for ten years to raise 144 millon dollars, to rebuild roads for better,safer,quicker acces. why cant we turn some of our roads into one way roads? there is options in Jonesboro for one way roads.highland and nettleton, caraway stadium, plus many others. I have not seen a city growing so much with no one way streets. just think, instead of having a 5 lane road going in two directions, you could have 5 lanes going in same direction. wow how much faster traffic could move. I know, you don't want changes, will your fixing to have it regardless!!!!
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Sep 29, 2015 by
Johnny Masonry (5 points)
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we all know we need help with traffic. you want to raise taxes for ten years to raise 144 millon dollars, to rebuild roads for better,safer,quicker acces. why cant we turn some of our roads into one way roads? there is options in Jonesboro for one way roads.highland and nettleton, caraway stadium, plus many others. I have not seen a city growing so much with no one way streets. just think, instead of having a 5 lane road going in two directions, you could have 5 lanes going in same direction. wow how much faster traffic could move. I know, you don't want changes, will your fixing to have it regardless!!!!
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It bothers me to think that a number of our veteran police officers feel the need to go elsewhere. They risk their life everyday and deserve not only a decent wage but also our thanks and gratitude....
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It bothers me to think that a number of our veteran police officers feel the need to go elsewhere. They risk their life everyday and deserve not only a decent wage but also our thanks and gratitude. How do we stop losing our veteran police offers?
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Mar 28, 2016 by
Blake Mills (12 points)
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It bothers me to think that a number of our veteran police officers feel the need to go elsewhere. They risk their life everyday and deserve not only a decent wage but also our thanks and gratitude. How do we stop losing our veteran police offers?
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I understand that the Mayor is looking to do away with term limits and it will be attached to another proposal so that the citizens of Jonesboro will not realize that they will be voting on that. Why...
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I understand that the Mayor is looking to do away with term limits and it will be attached to another proposal so that the citizens of Jonesboro will not realize that they will be voting on that. Why not make the issue of term limits a stand alone proposal?
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Apr 10, 2016 by
Blake Mills (12 points)
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I understand that the Mayor is looking to do away with term limits and it will be attached to another proposal so that the citizens of Jonesboro will not realize that they will be voting on that. Why not make the issue of term limits a stand alone proposal?
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There has been some concern expressed by developers about the addition cost, if they cannot afford the cost of a sidewalk in their subdivision then they should not be building it.
Nov 28, 2016 by
N W (10 points)
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There has been some concern expressed by developers about the addition cost, if they cannot afford the cost of a sidewalk in their subdivision then they should not be building it.
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Robert Wilson
Mayor Perrin, you came here, you know your actions and lack of. No plausible deniability. Mr. Presley, David Moore, Craig Light????Folks I have spoken with on City Council?...
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Robert Wilson
Mayor Perrin, you came here, you know your actions and lack of. No plausible deniability. Mr. Presley, David Moore, Craig Light????Folks I have spoken with on City Council? How about it? Mr. Dover, you cover our area, you went through this and the city replaced your house. Called you weeks back, explained what was going on, you said that you knew nothing about this, but would check into it. You also promised to call back. You did not call back. You will not return calls nor text? Why? Turn your back like the Mayor and rest? Thanks bud! Thanks to the leadership for all you have done and do which is NOTHING!
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Oct 27, 2016 by
Robert Wilson (16 points)
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Robert Wilson
Mayor Perrin, you came here, you know your actions and lack of. No plausible deniability. Mr. Presley, David Moore, Craig Light????Folks I have spoken with on City Council? How about it? Mr. Dover, you cover our area, you went through this and the city replaced your house. Called you weeks back, explained what was going on, you said that you knew nothing about this, but would check into it. You also promised to call back. You did not call back. You will not return calls nor text? Why? Turn your back like the Mayor and rest? Thanks bud! Thanks to the leadership for all you have done and do which is NOTHING!
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I would love to see a community choir someday.
Sep 6, 2015 by
Amy Ottoson (5 points)
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I would love to see a community choir someday.
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fill the pot hole on the shoulder at 900 Paragould road
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N W (10 points)
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fill the pot hole on the shoulder at 900 Paragould road
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Citizens of Jonesboro, your home could be NEXT!
This is due to the city of Jonesboro, the leadership, not taking action. A home located in Jonesboro, AR, of nearly 30 years, ruined, flooded, due to...
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Citizens of Jonesboro, your home could be NEXT!
This is due to the city of Jonesboro, the leadership, not taking action. A home located in Jonesboro, AR, of nearly 30 years, ruined, flooded, due to not only a hard rain, rather a ditch on city of Jonesboro, AR property. Year after year, hundreds of phone calls and city would not repair ditch. Although nearly flooding home and partially flooding a portion of home, City showed no action. 24th of May, home floods, still NO action by city officials. The City of Jonesboro, AR has turned its back on the owner and the actions and lack of is not only deplorable but inexcusable. The pictures demonstrate on average what happens when it rains. We had no idea this ditch existed when buying this house. Have been told permit should not have been issued, Walls ripped out from floor up, floor pulled up, carpet pulled up, most furniture ruined and had to be removed. www,facebook.com/HomeFloodsMilNetwork
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Oct 27, 2016 by
Robert Wilson (16 points)
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Citizens of Jonesboro, your home could be NEXT!
This is due to the city of Jonesboro, the leadership, not taking action. A home located in Jonesboro, AR, of nearly 30 years, ruined, flooded, due to not only a hard rain, rather a ditch on city of Jonesboro, AR property. Year after year, hundreds of phone calls and city would not repair ditch. Although nearly flooding home and partially flooding a portion of home, City showed no action. 24th of May, home floods, still NO action by city officials. The City of Jonesboro, AR has turned its back on the owner and the actions and lack of is not only deplorable but inexcusable. The pictures demonstrate on average what happens when it rains. We had no idea this ditch existed when buying this house. Have been told permit should not have been issued, Walls ripped out from floor up, floor pulled up, carpet pulled up, most furniture ruined and had to be removed. www,facebook.com/HomeFloodsMilNetwork
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Bus and Taxis are inferior to ride sharing programs like Uber and Lyft which provide better service, lower fares, and can employ citizens as drivers.
Please send an open invitation to Uber and Lyft...
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Bus and Taxis are inferior to ride sharing programs like Uber and Lyft which provide better service, lower fares, and can employ citizens as drivers.
Please send an open invitation to Uber and Lyft to put Jonesboro on their prospective radar for expansion.
It would no only provide jobs and better travel service around town and to the airports, it would increase safety as young people could use them to get home from bars instead of drinking and driving.
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Nov 16, 2016 by
Matt Harden (17 points)
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Bus and Taxis are inferior to ride sharing programs like Uber and Lyft which provide better service, lower fares, and can employ citizens as drivers.
Please send an open invitation to Uber and Lyft to put Jonesboro on their prospective radar for expansion.
It would no only provide jobs and better travel service around town and to the airports, it would increase safety as young people could use them to get home from bars instead of drinking and driving.
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The Jonesboro tradition for the Fourth of July of planting cheap plastic flags at busy intersections and along streets quickly results in scenes like this https://youtu.be/ZcN5HRqwwF0.
This...
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The Jonesboro tradition for the Fourth of July of planting cheap plastic flags at busy intersections and along streets quickly results in scenes like this https://youtu.be/ZcN5HRqwwF0.
This morning, July 4th, 2016 there are flags laying in the road at Caraway & Highland, and of course people are just driving over them.
This is a violation of AR Code § 5-51-207 - Contempt for or desecration of the United States flag.
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We had this debate in The Sun in 2008, and Dacus Realty was shamed into stopping their desecration by this video https://youtu.be/zLw7vv_cCm4, and by letters to the editor from angry veterans.
A little help from local government or media would be helpful this time.
How is it that the Mayor and Council members are blind to this desecration? Did everyone go to the lake for the holiday?
I have tweeted photos & links to KAIT8 & The Sun, to Rick Crawford & Senators Cotton & Boozman.
I look forward to an official response to this desecration of our flag.
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Jul 4, 2016 by
Jeff Drake (5 points)
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The Jonesboro tradition for the Fourth of July of planting cheap plastic flags at busy intersections and along streets quickly results in scenes like this https://youtu.be/ZcN5HRqwwF0.
This morning, July 4th, 2016 there are flags laying in the road at Caraway & Highland, and of course people are just driving over them.
This is a violation of AR Code § 5-51-207 - Contempt for or desecration of the United States flag.
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We had this debate in The Sun in 2008, and Dacus Realty was shamed into stopping their desecration by this video https://youtu.be/zLw7vv_cCm4, and by letters to the editor from angry veterans.
A little help from local government or media would be helpful this time.
How is it that the Mayor and Council members are blind to this desecration? Did everyone go to the lake for the holiday?
I have tweeted photos & links to KAIT8 & The Sun, to Rick Crawford & Senators Cotton & Boozman.
I look forward to an official response to this desecration of our flag.
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I feel like there should be an ordinance against unnecessarily removing trees for new developments. I know this would be difficult to enforce but we have a duty to keeping this city beautiful. Perhaps...
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I feel like there should be an ordinance against unnecessarily removing trees for new developments. I know this would be difficult to enforce but we have a duty to keeping this city beautiful. Perhaps pass an ordinance requiring developers to replant as many trees as are removed. This would ensure we don't lose as much greenery. Another idea could be that if it's not feasible to replant as many trees they're still required to pay a fee per adult tree which could go towards growing and maintaining our community gardens or possibly adding a community orchard which could benefit our citizens for generations to come.
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Jan 1, 2016 by
Aaron Houston (31 points)
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I feel like there should be an ordinance against unnecessarily removing trees for new developments. I know this would be difficult to enforce but we have a duty to keeping this city beautiful. Perhaps pass an ordinance requiring developers to replant as many trees as are removed. This would ensure we don't lose as much greenery. Another idea could be that if it's not feasible to replant as many trees they're still required to pay a fee per adult tree which could go towards growing and maintaining our community gardens or possibly adding a community orchard which could benefit our citizens for generations to come.
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What's NOT a great idea, the city council waved all procedures to commit 1.5 million dollars of a potential $10 million for a shooting complex! Really in the wake of Los Vegas? Forget the water park,...
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What's NOT a great idea, the city council waved all procedures to commit 1.5 million dollars of a potential $10 million for a shooting complex! Really in the wake of Los Vegas? Forget the water park, dog park, side walks, the fair grounds, camera's in high crime areas, body camera's for police officers we need a shooting complex next to I555 in a heavy commercial zone. That should take care of any new commercial growth in Jonesboro.
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Oct 4, 2017 by
N W (10 points)
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What's NOT a great idea, the city council waved all procedures to commit 1.5 million dollars of a potential $10 million for a shooting complex! Really in the wake of Los Vegas? Forget the water park, dog park, side walks, the fair grounds, camera's in high crime areas, body camera's for police officers we need a shooting complex next to I555 in a heavy commercial zone. That should take care of any new commercial growth in Jonesboro.
