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 "city": "Jonesboro",
 "state": "AR",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/jonesboro/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-20",
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Public Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Council to consider closing Airport Road rail crossing after new bridge built",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Council Committee will consider a resolution agreeing to permanently close the Airport Road (Arkansas Highway 351) at-grade intersection with the Union Pacific Railroad once a grade-separated crossing is completed at the same location. The committee will also review the July 2026 vector mosquito control report and approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3942_A_Public_Safety_Council_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3942&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Nominating and Rules Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider rules changes and board appointments",
   "summary": "The Jonesboro Nominating and Rules Committee is holding a special called meeting to consider introducing three ordinances amending city council rules, including sponsorship of legislation, invocation procedures, and notice timelines for special meetings. The committee will also consider a resolution for appointments to boards and commissions as recommended by the mayor. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 12, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3973_A_Nominating_and_Rules_Committee_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3973&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider police facility purchase and financing at 1709 E. Highland Drive",
   "summary": "The Jonesboro City Council will hold a special called meeting with committee sessions before the regular agenda. The main items are resolutions and ordinances to purchase and finance a police facility at 1709 East Highland Drive, plus several rezoning requests and routine consent items. The consent agenda includes multiple municipal liens and engineering service agreements.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3940_A_City_Council_26-08-18_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3940&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-18",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board to hear two variance requests: duplex design and fence height",
   "summary": "The Jonesboro Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a meeting to consider two variance appeals. The board will vote on whether to grant a variance for a duplex without street-facing doors and rear parking, and another for a 6-foot fence along a front property line. The agenda also includes approval of the previous meeting's minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3962_A_Board_of_Zoning_Adjustments_26-08-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3962&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Metropolitan Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Rezoning request for 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from multi-family to commercial",
   "summary": "The commission will consider a rezoning request for property at 1411 Southern Ridge Blvd from PD-M Multi-Family to PD-M Commercial, submitted by Jeremy Bevill. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and staff comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3960_A_Metropolitan_Area_Planning_Commission_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3960&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Finance & Administration Council Committee",
   "headline": "Council to consider police facility purchase, liens, and grant applications",
   "summary": "The Finance & Administration Committee will consider several resolutions and one ordinance. These include placing municipal liens on seven properties for code enforcement costs, authorizing grant applications for parks and infrastructure, and purchasing a property for police operations. The committee will also introduce an ordinance to finance the police facility purchase.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3939_A_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3939&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Variance request to remove cross-access requirement at 2308 S Caraway Rd",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will hold a special called meeting to consider a variance request from William Walker to remove the requirement for a cross access at 2308 S Caraway Road. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3972_A_Board_of_Zoning_Adjustments_26-08-11_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3972&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Finance & Administration Council Committee",
   "headline": "Public discussion on Shelter Insurance Agency building, no vote",
   "summary": "The Finance & Administration Council Committee is holding a special called meeting jointly with the Public Safety Council Committee. The only substantive item is a public discussion (COM-26:042) about the Shelter Insurance Agency building, with no votes to be taken. The meeting is otherwise procedural.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3974_A_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-08-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3974&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Public Works Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on three trail-related contracts and budget changes",
   "summary": "The Public Works Council Committee will decide on resolutions for construction administration fees, engineering services, and a wetland partnership agreement. These items involve trail projects and a university affiliation.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3938_A_Public_Works_Council_Committee_26-08-04_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3938&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to vote on alley abandonment and zoning changes at 5:30 PM",
   "summary": "The Jonesboro City Council will meet at 5:30 PM on August 4, 2026, to decide on municipal liens, zoning changes, and a public hearing on a 15-foot alley abandonment between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. The meeting includes a consent agenda with routine items and a special presentation on the NEA Children's Museum project.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3937_A_City_Council_26-08-04_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/8/3937_M_City_Council_26-08-04_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3937&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Metropolitan Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Commission to review three subdivision plats",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will consider one preliminary subdivision and two final subdivision plats. The meeting includes a review of minutes from July 14, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3958_A_Metropolitan_Area_Planning_Commission_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3958&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Finance & Administration Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers South Caraway Road widening contract and employee handbook updates",
   "summary": "The Finance & Administration Council Committee will discuss adopting a revised employee handbook and awarding a contract for the South Caraway Road widening project. The body will also consider placing municipal liens on six different properties for code enforcement costs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3924_A_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3924_M_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-07-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3924&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Public Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers property condemnation at 2210 Willow Rd.",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Council Committee will discuss the condemnation of a specific property and the placement of traffic signs. The meeting also includes a report and update on the city's mosquito abatement program.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3970_A_Public_Safety_Council_Committee_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3970_M_Public_Safety_Council_Committee_26-07-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3970&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Adjustments",
   "headline": "Board of Zoning Adjustments to review six variance requests",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Adjustments will meet to consider several variance requests regarding fence heights, setbacks, and surface materials. The board will also review minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3959_A_Board_of_Zoning_Adjustments_26-07-21_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3959&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize FEMA flood grant for North Main Street detention pond",
   "summary": "The Jonesboro City Council will consider several resolutions, including a municipal lien of $275 on 2612 Crawford, a notice of intent for a FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance grant for the North Main Street detention pond project, and facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets, Inc. and Shark Wave Aquatics Team. A public hearing will be scheduled on the abandonment of a 15‑foot alley between 1810 and 1812 Henry Street. Additional items include multiple zoning ordinance amendments and routine consent‑agenda business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3922_A_City_Council_26-07-21_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3922_M_City_Council_26-07-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3922&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Metropolitan Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Rezoning request for 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 to C-3",
   "summary": "The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Fisher Arnold to rezone 1400 Southern Ridge Blvd from R-1 (residential) to C-3 (commercial). Commissioners will also consider a preliminary plat for Southern Oaks Phase 2 subdivision and a site plan for Citadel Minor Phase 1. The meeting includes approval of minutes from the June 23 meeting and staff comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3957_A_Metropolitan_Area_Planning_Commission_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3957&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Finance & Administration Council Committee",
   "headline": "City to authorize FEMA grant for detention pond and approve facility agreements",
   "summary": "The committee will consider resolutions to authorize a FEMA flood mitigation grant for the North Main Street Detention Pond, authorize facility usage agreements with Jonesboro Jets and Shark Wave Aquatics Team, and place a municipal lien on a property at 2612 Crawford.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3921_A_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3921_M_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-07-14_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3921&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Jonesboro City Council discusses transit changes and several zoning ordinances",
   "summary": "The council will review proposed transit service and fare adjustments from GOJO. Key actions include considering rezoning requests for Browns Lane and N. Caraway Road, as well as approving various grant applications and city service contracts.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3944_A_City_Council_26-07-07_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3944_M_City_Council_26-07-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3944&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Public Works Council Committee",
   "headline": "Proposed updates to the city's stormwater drainage design manual",
   "summary": "The Public Works Committee will consider an ordinance to amend Appendix 7 of the Stormwater Drainage Design Manual. This update is being sponsored by the Engineering department.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3920_A_Public_Works_Council_Committee_26-07-07_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3920_M_Public_Works_Council_Committee_26-07-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3920&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Public Services Council Committee",
   "headline": "Council discusses the ordinance regarding the Sports Advisory Board",
   "summary": "The committee is holding a special called meeting to discuss an ordinance that was previously tabled. The discussion focuses on the establishment or regulation of the Sports Advisory Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/7/3956_A_Public_Services_Council_Committee_26-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3956&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Finance & Administration Council Committee",
   "headline": "Jonesboro committee discusses road widening, park upgrades, and police incentives",
   "summary": "The Finance & Administration Committee will review several resolutions including a grant application for bridge planning and engineering fees for S Caraway Road. Members will also consider new hire incentive terms for the police department and municipal liens on specific properties.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3916_A_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-06-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3916_M_Finance___Administration_Council_Committee_26-06-30_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3916&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Metropolitan Area Planning Commission",
   "headline": "Rezoning requests for N Caraway St and Halsey Brown's Lane are under review.",
   "summary": "The Commission will consider two rezoning applications to change property uses. They will also review the final plat for Phase VI of the Savannah Hills subdivision.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3946_A_Metropolitan_Area_Planning_Commission_26-06-23_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3946&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council considers rezoning for N. Caraway Road and updates to city salary plan",
   "summary": "The Council will review a zoning change for property at 1004 N. Caraway Road and an amendment to the City Salary and Administration Plan. Other items include approving the annual CDBG action plan and requesting free utility services for city-owned property.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3912_A_City_Council_26-06-16_Council_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3912_M_City_Council_26-06-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3912&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Safety Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on school traffic pattern changes, fire grants",
   "summary": "The Public Safety Council Committee will consider two ordinances changing traffic patterns near Jonesboro Public Schools and placing new traffic signs. They will also vote on resolutions to apply for federal grants for firefighter assistance and fire prevention. A report on mosquito control for May 2026 will be presented.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3914_A_Public_Safety_Council_Committee_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3914_M_Public_Safety_Council_Committee_26-06-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf",
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3914&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Public Services Council Committee",
   "headline": "Committee reviews updates from GOJO and Parks directors.",
   "summary": "The Public Services Council Committee will approve minutes from recent meetings and review routine updates from the GOJO and Parks directors. The agenda contains no major policy changes, contracts, or public hearings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://legistar.granicus.com/Jonesboro/meetings/2026/6/3925_A_Public_Services_Council_Committee_26-06-16_Meeting_Agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://jonesboro.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.aspx?LEGID=3925&GID=79&G=37E3CE33-A2DF-46AD-A8C9-5C36A88653D1"
  }
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