But What Have They Done?

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 improvements.

• Approved roadway resurfacing and maintenance appropriations.

• Approved bridge and drainage engineering agreements.

• Approved utility easement and right-of-way dedications for development projects.

Public Safety

• Approved purchases of police and fire department equipment.

• Supported funding for emergency communications equipment.

• Approved participation in the Arkansas Weather Watchers camera network.

• Supported capital purchases for emergency response departments.

Parks + Recreation

• Approved funding for:

  • Tennis court resurfacing

  • New parks department vehicles

  • Equipment trailers

  • Park maintenance equipment

• Supported continued investment in city parks through dedicated sales tax funds.

Economic Development

• Approved reimbursements and economic development agreements for new commercial projects.

• Approved incentives related to retail development.

• Supported funding for the Arkansas Valley Alliance for Economic Development.

• Supported funding for Main Street Russellville.

• Approved infrastructure reimbursement agreements for commercial development.

Downtown Revitalization

Supported:

• Downtown streetscape improvements

• Landscape maintenance contracts

• Downtown infrastructure enhancements

• Funding support for Main Street Russellville initiatives

Planning + Development

Supported ordinances and resolutions involving:

• Zoning amendments

• Subdivision plats

• Easement vacations

• Right-of-way dedications

• Development approvals throughout Russellville

Sustainability + Public Works

Supported actions including:

• Recycling facility inter local agreement with Pope County.

• Stormwater infrastructure improvements.

• Public Works capital projects.

• Street and drainage engineering contracts.

Budget + Fiscal Management

Regularly voted on:

• Annual appropriations

• Budget amendments

• Capital expenditures

• Departmental funding requests

• Equipment purchases across city departments

Is there something you care about that you feel the city is missing? Please reach out and let us know so we can get it on our radar and give it the attention it deserves.

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