With all the discussion around the developer, TR LLC, requesting economic development money from the city- I thought it'd be a good idea to break down Ordinance No. 2358 which outlines how these funds can be spent. For the whole she-bang, I'm attaching the pdf of the Ordinance below. Then I'll try to explain it in non-legal jargon. First, a very abbreviated overview. The city collects taxes and then uses that money for different items the city needs. These funds are typically

I want to explain why my vote regarding the Texas Roadhouse development project changed from opposition to support. Sometimes items come before the council that are a bit murky in the presentation. To me, that is what happened for the site development reimbursement for TR LLC, which is part of the local Arkansas-based developer Boen Kemp. They are the ones that want to bring the Texas Roadhouse brand to Russellville. Based on what I understood at the time, I had concerns abou

Below is a guide to how our local government works in Russellville. To download a pdf to print out, click below: .

With election season coming up, and me running for re-election, there may be some questions as to what the council has done during my first term. Well, to cover everything that has been passed in the last 4 years would be a bit overwhelming, so I'm going to do an overview to show ways this council has championed Russellville while I've been in office. Infrastructure + Streets Approved multiple street drainage improvement projects. Approved contracts for downtown streetscape i

Councilwoman Emily Young is officially announcing her campaign for re-election to the Russellville City Council, Ward 2 Position 1, pledging to continue building a stronger, more vibrant, welcoming, and business-friendly Russellville. First elected in 2022, Young has worked to bring an entrepreneurial perspective to city government while advocating for responsible growth, improved quality of life, and greater support for local businesses. During her first term, she served on

It's 2025. You know what that means! The Russellville City Council had their first session. Find out what all was discussed here!