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McGehee City council turns down bid to raise their salaries

Monday, December 28 by Ray King

By Ray King A majority of the members of the McGehee City Council have rejected a bid to increase their monthly salaries and voted to provide a stipend to city employees not affected by the minimum wage hike. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, a motion... Read More.

Trafford leaving council next week, joined Oldies 101.3 to discuss his time on council, PB’s future and his plans

Thursday, December 24 by Greg

By Ray King Second Ward Alderman Win Trafford said Thursday there will be a lot of jockeying for the revenue the city will be receiving from the Saracen Casino but using some of it to raise the salaries of police and firefighters to stop them... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council overturns Planning Commission ruling regarding garage apartment in Rosswood Colony

Tuesday, December 22 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council reversed a decision by the Planning Commission denying the request of Pamela Nelson to establish a garage apartment at 602 W. 73rd after a heated debate between Nelson, her supporters, and residents of the Rosswood Colony who opposed the... Read More.

Council votes to name Aquatics Center after former Mayor Carl Redus Jr.

Monday, December 21 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council passed a resolution to name the Pine Bluff Aquatic Center after former Mayor Carl Redus, Jr. at Monday night’s meeting. All council members voted for the measure, with the exception of Alderman Win Trafford who decided to abstain from... Read More.

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Sheridan looking to fill vacant council seat

Thursday, December 17 by Ray King

The Sheridan Mayor and City Council are asking for applicants for a vacant position on the council. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Second Ward Council member Norman Frisby resigned this past summer because he was upset with a decision by Sheridan Police Chief Jason... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council votes to repeal raise for city employees

Monday, December 7 by Staff

The Pine Bluff City Council voted to repeal a resolution passed in October to raise city employee salaries to meet the minimum average salary paid by cities across the state for similar positions. That resolution came about after a salary survey was conducted by the... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council rejects plan for homeless shelter after residents speak out against it

Tuesday, November 17 by Staff

By Ray King The Pine Bluff City Council on Monday rejected a plan from the city’s Economic and Community Development Department to locate a shelter for homeless families in a four-plex complex in the 300 block of West 16th Avenue after a number of residents... Read More.

Mays resolution called “inappropriate and embarrassing” by other council members

Tuesday, November 17 by Staff

By Ray King A resolution sponsored by City Council Member Steven Mays expressing no confidence in the leadership of the Street Department and encouraging Mayor Shirley Washington to make a change in that leadership was called inappropriate and embarrassing by other members of the council... Read More.

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Ordinance on blight removal gets do pass from council committee

Tuesday, November 10 by Ray King

By Ray King A proposed ordinance dealing with setting time limits on blight removal in Pine Bluff, among other things, will be sent to the City Council with a do-pass recommendation. At a meeting of the Development and Planning Committee held by Zoom Tuesday, Council Members... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council approves committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip in Jefferson County

Monday, November 2 by Staff

By Ray King A nine-member ad hoc committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip or racetrack in either the city or county was approved by the Pine Bluff City Council during their meeting Monday. Sponsored by Council member Joni Alexander, the proposed racetrack or... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council approves five-year extension for Waste Management

Monday, October 26 by Staff

By Ray King After nearly two hours of discussion and questions for representatives of Waste Management, the Pine Bluff City Council approved a five-year extension of the company’s existing contract with no dissent. A special called meeting was necessary because the existing contract expires at the... Read More.

Nancy McNew Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

Thursday, October 22 by Staff

Nancy Lee McNew, Vice President of Economic Development for the Economic Development Alliance for Jefferson County, Arkansas earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal... Read More.

Stories tagged with: council

McGehee City council turns down bid to raise their salaries

Trafford leaving council next week, joined Oldies 101.3 to discuss his time on council, PB’s future and his plans

Pine Bluff City Council overturns Planning Commission ruling regarding garage apartment in Rosswood Colony

Council votes to name Aquatics Center after former Mayor Carl Redus Jr.

Sheridan looking to fill vacant council seat

Pine Bluff City Council votes to repeal raise for city employees

Pine Bluff City Council rejects plan for homeless shelter after residents speak out against it

Mays resolution called “inappropriate and embarrassing” by other council members

Ordinance on blight removal gets do pass from council committee

Pine Bluff City Council approves committee to investigate the possibility of a drag strip in Jefferson County

Pine Bluff City Council approves five-year extension for Waste Management

Nancy McNew Receives Designation of Certified Economic Developer from the International Economic Development Council

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