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Ward 1 CDBG Meeting Summary |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
Here is a brief summary from Tuesday evening's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) meeting for Ward I. The CDBG is a broad spectrum block grant from the federall government designed to provide decent affordable housing, to provide services to lower-income areas, and create jobs. The CDBG meeting in Ward I was run by Mary Beth Bowman and Debi Ross. The following is a summary of citizen imput and suggested uses for the CDBG funds:
- Continue current civil improvement projects funded from previous CDBG grants, including upgrading sidewalks on Locust Street and completing the sidewalks on 34th St and the crossstreets between 33rd St. and 35th St.
More on the jump
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Levy Improvement Movement Meeting |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
The Levy Improvement Movement will hold their regular monthly meeting this Thursday, July 31st at 7 p.m. in the North Heights Recreation Center in Levy.
All interested Levy residents, business owners and generally anyone interested in Levy is encouraged to attend and and participate. For more information on the Levy Improvement Movement visit their blog web site .
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Help For High Electric Bills |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
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Arkansas Development Council is accepting applications for the North Little Rock
Utility Assistance Program. This program assists households with utility bills
from the North Little Rock Electric Department. For more information about who qualifies for this assitance and how to get help on the jump
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Free Diamond Ring at Ballpark |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
    The Trav's Thursday night game against the Springfield Cardinals will have some bonus excitement - Thanks to a promotion sponsored by 103.7 the Buzz and the Arkansas Travelers there will be a unique give away of a $1500 diamond ring. But there's a catch, you have to dig for it. The diamond will be buried in the infield and after the game all ladies 18 and older who are interested will be given a plastic spoon and then the search begins.
Click here to buy your Thursday Traveler baseball tickets on-line
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NLR Man Arrested in Sexual Assault Charge in CT |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
Robert Logan, a former sex offender, orignally from North Little Rock was arrested Monday on sexual assault charges in Winsted, CT.
For more information see here: Sex Offender Accused Of Luring Kids With Candy
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Bubba Lloyd Joins Race for Mayor |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
The race for North Little Mayor started Monday night when shortly after Mayor Hays announced his intention to run for a 6th term, long term resident and business owner Mr Bubba Lloyd formally declared his intention to run for mayor. Mr. Lloyd has already picked his petition forms to begin obtaining the required number of signatures to file for mayor. Mr. Lloyd's business is AdAmerica Sales located at 641 Riverfront Drive in NLR.
Mr. Lloyd has has opposed Mayor Hays on previous tax increase proposals and the the recent electric rate increase. Mr. Lloyd stated previously his concern's about how the City has been using tax revenue, jail overcrowding, public safety, street improvements and drainage problems in NLR.
(UPDATE) There is an article on he front page of todays Arkansas Section in the Dem/Gaz about this race. A link cannot be provided to the story, since the Dem/Gaz online newspaper is restricted to paying subscribers
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Mayor Hays Announces Re-election Bid |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Tuesday, 29 July 2008 |
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Mayor Hays took a temporary step down from the Mayor's seat Monday night during City Council to make public his intention to run for a record sixth term as mayor of North Little Rock. Mayor Hays stated he was "excited about the future" and made clear he has enjoyed working with the North Little Rock community and hopes to continue his tenure as mayor.
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NLR Council Meeting July 28th |
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Monday, 28 July 2008 |
The North Little Rock City Council met tonight. Two members were absent - Neil Bryant and Olen Thomas. Here is a summary of what happened in the meeting:
- On a 5-2 vote, with the Mayor casting the tie breaking vote, the City passed R-08-75. This resolution authorized a Right-of-way Conveyance for high voltage power lines owned by Entergy located on city-owned Smarthouse property to the north side of Riverfront Drive adjacent to Mr. Bubba Lloyd's and Superior Spring's property. Estimated costs of the relocation of these power lines was $1.1 million dollars with a possible 30-40% increase due to materials cost increases according to Mayor Hays.
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Written by Dogtown Staff
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Monday, 28 July 2008 |
The City of North Little Rock will hold Public Hearings related to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and it's 35th Anniversary. Click on the jump for the schedule of the hearings. The first public hearing for Ward 1 is Tuesday, July 29th with the other wards later in the week
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Written by Dogtown News
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Monday, 28 July 2008 |
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The Heat Relief Center will be open Tuesday, July 29th at the North Little Rock Community Center (2700 Willow Street, North Little Rock) from noon to 6 p.m. With the heat index in excess of 105 degrees it's important to take extra precautions to prevent heat related injuries.
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