Provided by Diane Whitbey, City Clerk and Treasurer October 2024
Please join North Little Rock your neighbors at neighborhood events across our city, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 to celebrate National Night Out 2024
Below is the list of events and locations:
WARD 1
Military Heights Outreach Association, 4:30—8:00 p.m, Military Heights Neighborhood Park, between 23rd & 24th streets. Contact: Karen Alford, 501-681-5233 or Lorraine Chism-Knox, 501-5195957.
Friends of Chandler Street, 5:30—10:00 p.m., 15th & Chandler, BBQ, music & fellowship.
Contact: Ray Smith, 501-502-3505.
Historic Park Hill Neighborhood Association, 6:00—7:30 p.m. at ldlewild Park, ldlewild and Cedar Streets. General get-together with hot dogs, music, bonfire, and National Night Out merchandise. Contact: Wendy Gregan, 501-772-8086.
WARD 2
Baring Cross Neighborhood Association, 4:30—6:30 p.m. at 13th and Crutcher Streets. Activities include: fun, fellowship, festivities and food. Contact: Harlan Hunter, 501-541-1591.
Argenta Boosters/Melrose Community Outreach, 5:00—7:00 p.m., Baker House, 501 Main Street. Food, fun and entertainment. Contact: John Pflasterer, 501-553-8671.
Rose City Neighborhood Association & NLR Police Athletic League, 5:00—7:00 p.m., Rose City Ball Park, 400 Rose Lane. Free food and events for children and residents. Contact: Martha Capps, 501-580-1079.
Stone Links Neighborhood Association, 5:30—7:30 p.m., Stone Links Club House, 110 AR-391. Medical health screenings, food, bounce house, games, NLR Police Officers and Firemen. Contact: Marie Hollowell, 404-259-2957.
Scenic Hill Neighborhood Association, 5:30—8:00 p.m., E. Scenic & Valley View. Cookout, meet/greet. Contact: Randy Naylor, 501-350-8775.
Amboy Neighborhood Association, 6:00—7:30 p.m., Amboy United Methodist Church Parking lot, 311 E. Military Dr. Activities food, live band and bounce house. Contact: Samantha Floyd, 501-231-7240.
Neighbors United For Levy, 6:00—7:30 p.m. at North Heights Recreation Center, 4801 Allen St. Meet and greet, community information, hot dogs, chips, water, and popcorn. Contact: Jennifer Johansen, 501-772-0550.
WARD 4
Windsor Valley Neighborhood, 6:00—8:00 p.m. Coleridge from Covington to speed bump on Coleridge. Contact: Laura Burnett, 501-628-6910.
“Where’s Mel”? Be the first person to call 501-975-8617 and tell us where you found Mel hiding and win! 1
Fall Pet Danger: Autumn Alert:
Navigating Fall Pet Dangers and Keeping Your Furry
Friends Safe
North Little Rock
Animal Services
For more information call 501-791-8577
Found at https://www.beltonvetclinic.com/services/dogs/blog— based on an article that first appeared at GeniusVets
With its crisp air, a kaleidoscope of colors, and pumpkinspiced everything, autumn is undoubtedly a picturesque season. But as the temperatures dip and the days become shorter, we as pet owners must be well-prepared for the unique challenges this season presents.
From seemingly innocent treats to hidden outdoor hazards, autumn demands our vigilance and an extra layer of care to guarantee our pets’ continued well-being. As veterinarians, we’re here to help you keep your furry friend healthy and happy. That's why we'd like to share some of the most common fall pet dangers.
Tempting Treats: A Delight or Danger?
The arrival of fall brings an enticing array of treats that even our pets find irresistible. However, it's vital to note that not all autumnal indulgences are safe for our fourlegged friends.
Candy Corn and Sweets: Candy is a big part of Halloween, but keeping sweet treats far out of your pet's reach is important. Chocolate and xylitol, an artificial sweetener often found in sugar-free treats, can prove to be profoundly toxic for our furry companions.
Pumpkin Spice Everything: While plain pumpkin is safe for pets in moderation, be cautious about added sugars and spices in "pumpkin spice" flavors that might potentially upset their delicate stomachs.
Rich, Fatty Foods: Thanksgiving feasts are undoubtedly a delight, but it's crucial to exercise restraint when it comes to sharing fatty foods like turkey skin and gravy with your pets. These indulgences can trigger pancreatitis, a painful inflammation of the pancreas.
We recommend rewarding your pets year-round with treats specifically formulated for them and resisting the allure of sharing your seasonal snacks with them. Remember, a fleeting moment of joy for us could lead to a visit to the veterinarian for your four-legged best friend. Navigating Outdoor Hazards
The breathtaking beauty of autumn can bring its own set of challenges for our animal companions when we decide to take them along with us on our adventures. Before embarking on your fall escapades, make sure you are aware of the following hazards:
Toxic Plants: Some plants that flourish during the fall season can pose substantial risks if ingested by
pets. Chrysanthemums, often found in fall gardens, and many species of mushrooms can induce symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal upset to severe health complications.
Antifreeze: When cooler temperatures make an appearance, so does antifreeze, a liquid notorious for its sweet taste that attracts animals. Yet, this seemingly innocuous substance is extremely toxic and potentially lethal for pets. It’s crucial to ensure your pets are not exposed to spills or leaks.
Ticks: While ticks might be less active in the cooler months, they are by no means absent. To protect your beloved pets from these nuisances and the diseases they can transmit, we strongly recommend keeping your pet up-to-date on veterinarian-recommended flea and tick preventatives.
Leaves and Yard Debris: The appeal of jumping into piles of fallen leaves might be irresistible, but these leafy mounds can hide a multitude of dangers, including sharp branches, potentially harmful objects, or even toxic substances. Protect your pet by keeping them out of leaf and debris piles.
To guarantee your pet's safety when outside this fall, inspect your yard for potential hazards regularly. And while out on walks, keep your pet on a leash and steer clear of unfamiliar plants that could potentially pose a threat.
As we revel in the splendors of fall, it’s important to re-
member that our cherished pets depend on us to safeguard their well-being. By equipping ourselves with an understanding of potential hazards and adopting a few simple precautions, we can ensure that our pets can enjoy the season with us. Take precautions to protect your furry friend, and don’t hesitate to contact your veterinarian if any problems arise. Together, you and your pet can enjoy autumn and all its splendor.
Our shelter is full of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens in need of a furever home. Please consider adopting a shelter pet for your next pet.
North Little Rock Fire Department
Emergency Ready Kit (or Go Bag)
Found at ready.gov
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for several days. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency.
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. You can download a printable version at ready.gov and take it with you to the store. Once you take a look at the basic items consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets or seniors.
Basic Disaster Supplies Kit
To assemble your kit store items in airtight plastic bags and put your entire disaster supplies kit in one or two easy-to-carry containers such as plastic bins or a duffel bag.
A basic emergency supply kit could include the following recommended items:
Water (one gallon per person per day for several days, for drinking and sanitation)
Food (at least a several-day supply of nonperishable food)
Battery-powered or hand crank radio and a NOAA Weather Radio with tone alert
Flashlight
First aid kit
Extra batteries
Whistle (to signal for help)
Prescription medications. About half of all Americans take a prescription medicine every day. An emergency can make it difficult for them to refill their prescription or to find an open pharmacy. Organize and protect your prescriptions, over-thecounter drugs, and vitamins to prepare for an emergency.
Non-prescription medications such as pain relievers, anti-diarrhea medication, antacids or laxatives
Prescription eyeglasses and contact lens solution
Infant formula, bottles, diapers, wipes and diaper rash cream
Pet food and extra water for your pet
Cash or traveler's checks
Important family documents such as copies of insurance policies, identification and bank account records saved electronically or in a waterproof, portable container
Sleeping bag or warm blanket for each person
Complete change of clothing appropriate for your climate and sturdy shoes
Fire extinguisher
Matches in a waterproof container
Feminine supplies and personal hygiene items
Mess kits, paper cups, plates, paper towels and plastic utensils
Paper and pencil
Books, games, puzzles or other activities for children
Maintaining Your Kit
After assembling your kit remember to maintain it so it’s ready when needed:
Keep canned food in a cool, dry place.
Store boxed food in tightly closed plastic or metal containers.
Replace expired items as needed.
Re-think your needs every year and update your kit as your family’s needs change.
Kit Storage Locations
Dust mask (to help filter contaminated air)
Plastic sheeting, scissors and duct tape (to shelter in place)
Moist towelettes, garbage bags and plastic ties (for personal sanitation)
Wrench or pliers (to turn off utilities)
Manual can opener (for food)
Local maps
Cell phone with chargers and a backup battery
Additional Emergency Supplies
Consider adding the following items to your emergen-
cy supply kit based on your individual needs:
Soap, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes to disinfect surfaces
Since you do not know where you will be when an emergency occurs, prepare supplies for home, work and cars.
Home: Keep this kit in a designated place and have it ready in case you have to leave your home quickly. Make sure all family members know where the kit is kept.
Work: Be prepared to shelter at work for at least 24 hours. Your work kit should include food, water and other necessities like medicines, as well as comfortable walking shoes, stored in a “grab and go” case.
Car: In case you are stranded, keep a kit of emergency supplies in your car.
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick holds a monthly department head meeting. Department heads provide a report of activities, projects, and accomplishments.
Senior Center—10,809 members visited, 140 new members. Volunteer hours: 720. Trips: Conway Expo Center, Bass Pro Shop, The Hook— Jacksonville, Professor Bowl and Huckabee Delta River Nature Center—Pine Bluff.
Sanitation—Garbage and yard waste crews collected 2,200.37 tons (4,400,740 lbs) of household garbage, rubbish and junk. Yard Waste crews also collected 59 loads (1,710.00 cubic yards) of green waste. 231 waste tires picked up. Sanitation Code performed 42 inspections, 24 re -inspections and issued 24 notices for non-compliance. No citations were issued. Recycling tonnage was 152.85 tons.
Traffic Services—Barricade Permits—89, AR One Call— 52, Signs/Post replaced–67, City Vehicles marked with logo—5. Stealth Radar at 111 Saunders Street, Speed Trailer at McCain and High Hill Road.
Police—violent crime down 28%, property crimes decreased 9% (breaking and entering and general thefts).
Worked with Investigators from the Arkansas Attorney Generals Office to target organized retail theft. Officer Sean Berryman and Officer Payton Looper were awarded Purple Hearts for injuries sustained on duty. Two officers heading to work with Arkansas State Police.
Fire—1,419 incidents, 759 Rescue & EMS, 223 Good Intent Calls, 280 Service Calls, 70 False Alarm, 49 Fire. 4,953 Fire Training hours. 144 Building Surveys.
Code Enforcement—assigned calls—128, initiated calls 444, citations—22, violation notices—751, vehicles tagged—154, vehicles towed—10, lots posted—57, signs removed—0, structures inspected—55, rental inspections—19, food service inspections—20, search warrants— 0, structures condemned—2, houses demolished by city— 11, houses demolished by owner—5, vacant lots cleaned/ mowed—320, lots with structures cleaned/mowed—90, vacant houses secured—4, tires removed—3. Parks and Recreation—Burns Park—Funland—new wood for train renovation, new lighting at Tennis Center; irrigation along Riverfront and roundabout; summer camps; Sherman Park hosted NLR Cares Coalition Family Fest Fun Day; 12 teams in summer adult basketball league. Golf— Tournaments included Catholic High School Invitational,
Shorter College Alumni Benefit, North Little Rock Chamber of Commerce Scramble, Lady NC Fundraiser and Urban Promise. Tennis hosted UTR Top of the Rock Tournament. Arkansas Inland Maritime Museum had 2,116 paid visitors—groups: None. Overnight groups: Troop 48 Thompson’s Station, TN. Special Event: USS Arkansas CGN 41 Reunion (50).
Animal Services—
Incoming:
Dog 130/ytd 1,332
Cat 58/ytd 654
Other 1/ytd 10
Adopted:
Dog 43/ytd 458
Cat 55/ytd 427
Other 1/ytd 8
Reclaim:
Dog 19/ytd 221
Cat 0/ytd 5
Other 0/ytd 0
Euthanized:
Dog 58/ytd 645
Cat 9/ytd 203
Other 0/ytd 2
Service calls: 400/ytd/4,140
Citations: 24/ytd 293
Vouchers (spay/neuter) issued: 38/ytd 332
NLR Electric—
Customers: 40,215
Revenue: $11,204,261
Peak Demand: 230,012 kW
Territory: 60 square miles
RS (Residential Solar) Net Meter Customers: 374
Total RS solar panel capacity: 2,796 kW
Average RS solar panel capacity: 7.50 kW
Residents with solar arrays larger than 10 kW: 74
Total capacity of customer-owned solar: 6,049 kW
Major outages: 8-27-24 7:16—unknown location and cause (possible failed equipment at Pike and Foxboro—2,341 customers out 1 hour and 4 minutes.
City Clerk/Treasurer’s team get’s ready to review City Business License Accounts for 2025. Pictured below are Katelyn Thomas, Talor Shinn and Shelley Ussery with close to 5,000 invoices that will be checked for accuracy before being put into envelopes for mailing December 31, 2024.
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North Little Rock Airshow
October 11 — 12, 2024
North Little Rock Municipal Airport
8200 Remount Road, North Little Rock, AR
The North Little Rock Airshow will feature award winning aerial performances by the Slayer Jet Car, Nextgen Eagles, Mini Jet Airshows, Remote Control Aircraft , Bulldog Formation Flight Team, and much more!!!
The show will include static aircraft displays, a car show presented by All “Bout Carz, and a free kids zone with inflatables and STEAM activities.
There will also be options to ride in helicopters, monster trucks, and Lamborghinis which will give attendees a chance to be a part of the action!
A variety of food and drinks will be available for purchased at the show. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chair. Reserved seating is also available for an additional fee.
Baptist Health Family Clinic – Rose City
Oct 11 gates open at 4:30 p.m. Show from 5:45 p.m.— 8:45 p.m.
Oct 12 gates open at 9:00 a.m. Show from 11 a.m.— 3:30 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.nlrairshow.com
The full-service medical clinic is a partnership between the City of North Little Rock and Baptist Health. “Baptist Health continues to provide quality health care and we are pleased they have partnered with our city in creating this health clinic for our residents, Hartwick said. “The east part of North Little Rock is the fastest growing part of our city. The location of this clinic is vital for North Little Rock.” The 5,000-square-foot clinic is located at 4200 East Washington Avenue. Taggart Architects of North Little Rock designed the clinic and Alessi Keyes Construction of Maumelle led construction on the approximately $5 million project. Baptist Health Family Clinic-Rose City will serve patients Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Blaze Fire Station Open
The City of North Little Rock invited the public to attend the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting of its newest fire station at 1000 Blaze Drive.
Neighbors, business owners, city staff and others participated in a Grand Opening and Ribbon cutting last month at the 7,600 square foot structure located off Arkansas Highway 165. Fire Station 11 will serve residents and businesses in the east part of North Little Rock. The site was selected because it will provide quick access to Highways 165 and 391 as well as U.S. Interstate 440. This will enable the North Little Rock Fire Department quick access to all parts of Ward 2.
The station is an upgrade from 2,000 square foot house that had a detached engine bay. The new, more efficient, modern two-bay fire station will allow room to grow as the east part of our city continues to develop. One engine and three firefighters will occupy the new station with plans of adding an aerial truck in the future. The new station includes: five bedrooms, watch office, ready room, kitchen, dining area, two pull-through apparatus bays, decontamination corridor, safe room, and gym. The modern industrial design of the new station matches its location and will help encourage further commercial and residential growth in Ward 2.
The total cost of the new station is $4.9 million and was funded by the half-cent sales tax approved by North Little Rock voters.
Photos by Jeff Caplinger, Communications
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Below is an article found by North Little Rock City Council Member (and North Little Rock Tree Board Member) Debi Ross who shared it with other members of the Tree Board. It is a great story from our past that we thought the rest of you might enjoy.
Take a Bough
Arkansas DemocratGazette May 2, 2016 by Arkansas Life
On a gray day in late March, it doesn’t look like much. Just another tree, taller than some and shorter than others, as forgettable as the morning traffic that whizzes by on North Little Rock’s Pike Avenue. There’s nothing to betray the age of the tree—that, as legend has it, it’s as old as the city itself. That through the good times and the bad, this old live oak has been there, quietly offering up its shade. But step under its protective branches where the world seems smaller, more intimate, and you won’t need the small stone marker at the tree’s base to tell you this tree is something special, that it has a story to tell. So why not sit and have a listen?
In 1990, North Little Rock was looking to expand Pike Avenue. In fact, for nearly 20 years, the city had been slowly buying up property on either side to secure a new right of way, and well, the old tree was in the way. It looked like it would become just another victim of progress. But the live oak was not without its defenders, among them beloved former Mayor William F. “Casey” Laman, who grew up nearby in the city’s Barring Cross neighborhood. In 1927, the then 14-year-old future mayor would wait for one Miss Arlene Ellis, age 12, under that tree each day after school to walk her home. She would later become his wife.
And with a story like that tied to the tree, you’d better believe the mayor wasn’t going to see it cut down. “If the planners can’t devise some way of going around the tree,” he said in a 1988 interview with the Arkansas Gazette’s Irene Wassel, “they don’t have much ability in planning.”
It wasn’t the first time Laman had stepped in to try and save the tree. According to that same article, the tree’s first close shave had come during the Great Depression, when vagrants took to sleeping under the oak’s protective limbs. To get rid of the undesirables, it was decided to get rid of the tree. Laman and other residents banded together to ask the City Council to find another solution, and an extra patrol man was provided to police the area. Then in 1972, Laman ordered the tree off-limits in a $2.2 million drainage project.
But in 1990, though the mayor at the time, Patrick Henry Hays, was all for trying to save the Quercus virginiana, it wasn’t like he was willing to do so at all costs. And according to another Gazette article, there were those opposed to saving the tree. A city alderman was concerned that cutting corners and not widening the road enough to include a turning lane could force local churchgoers to take alternate routes. Others, such as E.H. Herrod, who owned property just across the street from the hardwood, just wanted the city to get on with construction already because he didn’t think people really cared one way or the other.
But led by Laman, the people did. And in the end, it was decided that with some adjustment, the road could just squeak by without sacrificing the tree. Its execution was stayed. To prevent anyone from having to take up arms in the oak’s defense again, though, the city decided to take an unusual step. On March 19, 1990, Mayor Hays and then-Governor Bill Clinton both took pen to paper, signing a document—a deed— proclaiming that that venerable old live oak now owned itself. Specifically, any land in, under and within proximity of the tree’s roots was granted to it and its heirs forever, thus saving it from a future axman’s blade or, rather, a road crew’s chain saw.
Here though, under the oak’s rustling leaves, watching the traffic fly on by, it’s hard not to think of what stories the next 100 years will bring. And who will be there, listening.
The live oak still resides on its’ own piece of land just west of Pike Avenue. The North Little Rock Tree Board took an interest in the tree and recently and thanks to the efforts of Mayor Terry C. Hartwick, city staff and others, the bench beneath and plaque were reset and repaired the tree was trimmed up under the supervision of NLR Tree Board Chair Ian Hope (who also serves the city as a Parks Police Officer and Arborist.
Thank you to two (2) former and one (1) current Mayor for taking an interest in saving this tree.
Peddlers Permit
City of North Little Rock
Issued to: Mel Dun
Issued: 7/1/2024
Expires: 10/29/2024
Sex: Male
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Dun
Height: 15 hands
Employer: Equine sunglasses
Type of Goods Sold: Sunglasses for horses
City Clerk and Treasurer Diane Whitbey
By: _SAMPLE ONLY— only valid with signature
____________________________ Deputy City Clerk / Treasurer, Revenue
To see a list of issued permits, visit the city website at nlr.ar.gov, then click City Departments and scroll down to City Clerk and Treasurer. Look for the dark box and click on Current Door to Door Peddlers.
To see an individual ID/Permit, click on the person’s name. All licensed door-to-door peddlers are required to have the ID issued by the City Clerk’s Office with them at all times.
**Currently, we have no licensed door to door solicitors in the city as of September 27, 2024.
All persons doing business of any kind within the city limits of North Little Rock are required to have a Business/Privilege License. This includes home-based such as lawn care or internet sales.
**If a business operates 1 day into the new year, it is required to obtain a business license at the full fee.**
All 2023 NLR Business Licenses expired December 31, 2023. A grace period was allowed for renewals in 2024. A 50% penalty will be applied to any invoices paid after July 1, 2024
If you have any questions, please contact the North Little Rock City Clerk’s Office at 501-9758617.
If someone does business within our city limits, they are required to have a city business license.
If you operate out of your home you are required to have a business license.
If you operate a mobile business you are required to have a business license.
If you sell products like cosmetics, kitchen items, etc. you are required to obtain a “home-based” business license.
Insured and Bonded. Make sure you do your homework on anyone you are thinking about doing business with. Check to see if the person working for you has a state license (if required) city license (required), and insurance bond (to cover any damages that may occur on your property.
ALL PERSONS DOING BUSINESS OF ANY KIND IN THE CITY OF NORTH LITTLE ROCK ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A CITY BUSINESS LICENSE
Below is a list of a few new questions...
Q&A...I closed my business but the city didn’t let the county know and they assessed taxes?
The business owner/operator must contact our office and let us know the business closed. The owner/operator will be provided a form to complete stating the date the business closed. A copy of the completed form can be provided to the county as proof the business was closed.
Q&A My business is physically located in North Little Rock, if I work in other cities, will they honor my NLR BL?. Arkansas law requires other cities to honor licenses issued by another city within the state. However, in the case of a Food Truck, another license may be required.
Q&A I have hired an out of state contractor to work on my property, will NLR honor an out-ofstate license? No. The contractor will need to obtain a license from a city/town within the state. We will honor a current business license issued by another city.
Q&A...If my contractor has a state license is that considered a business license? No. Anyone doing business within the City must also hold a city issued business license. What happens if I operate a business without a license? You will be issued a citation and have to appear in court. You are then subject to a fine and any court costs associated with the same. Failure to appear could result in a warrant and revocation of your driver’s license
If you want to check to see if a business is licensed with us, please call 501-975-8617.
North Little Rock
City Council Schedule
The North Little Rock City Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers in City Hall (300 Main Street, North Little Rock).
For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 501-975-8617 or email Diane Whitbey at Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov.
The City Council Agenda can be found at nlr.ar.gov, then click on the Elected Officials tab, followed by City Council then scroll to upcoming City Council Agenda.
City Council Members
Ward 1 Debi Ross 501-753-0733
Nathan Hamilton 501-952-7679
Ward 2 Linda Robinson 501-945-8820
Maurice Taylor 501-690-6444
Ward 3 Steve Baxter 501-804-0928 Ron Harris 501-758-2877
Ward 4 Charlie Hight 501-758-8396 Vince Insalaco III 501-951-0786
Other Elected Officials
Mayor Terry C. Hartwick 501-975-8601
City Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey 501-975-8617
City Attorney Amy Fields 501-975-3755
Dist Court Judge Randy Morley 501-791-8562
Dist Court Judge Paula Juels Jones 501-791-8559
North Little Rock Curbside Recycling schedule for October 2024.
Sept 30—Oct 4 no pickup Oct 7—11, recycle Oct 14—18 no pickup Oct 21—25, recycle Oct 28—Nov 1 no pickup
City Offices located at 700 West 29th
Construction and Building Services
Mary Beth Bowman 501-975-8881
Finance, Ember Strange 501-975-8802
Human Resources, Betty Anderson 501-975-8855 Fit 2 Live
Legal, Amy Fields, City Attorney 501-975-3755
Planning, Shawn Spencer 501-975-8835
Utilities Accounting, Terrell Milton 501-975-8888
Utility Payment Assistance and Other Numbers
Central AR Development Council……..501-603-0909
Little Rock Catholic Charities...501-664-0640 ext 459
Saint Francis House…………………....501-664-5036
Watershed……..………………………..501-378-0176
Helping Hand of Arkansas……………. 501-372-4388
River City Ministries…………………….501-376-6694
Arkansas Metro………………………....501-420-3824
Arkansas Food Bank…………………...501-565-8121
American Red Cross…………………...501-748-1021
Salvation Army………………………….501-374-9296
Telephone Numbers for City Hall
Mayor’s Office…………………501-975-8601
Terry C. Hartwick
City Clerk & Treasurer………..501-975-8617
Diane Whitbey Communications………………501-975-8833
Shara Hutchcraft
External Relations…………….501-975-8605
Margaret Powell
Revenue Enforcement………. 501-975-8612
Officer Jim Scott
Special Projects/DEI………….501-975-3737
Arnessa Bennett
October Anniversaries
Information regarding employee anniversaries and birthdates is provided by Human Resources the prior year (i.e. 2024 was provided in 2023). So if an employee name is on the list that has retired or resigned, please disregard. Also, typos happen! Please let me know if a name is spelled wrong and a correction will be included next month! For employees who leave the city and come back in a different capacity or department, your length of service may change as well. Example, I worked in the Mayor’s Office 10 years, then was elected City Clerk. I have been in the City Clerk’s Office 23 years. My total service with the city is 33 years.
If this scenario applies to you, please email me at least one month before the month of your anniversary month so I can include your total service to the City of NLR!
Diane (Dwhitbey@nlr.ar.gov)
North Little Rock Airshow
October 11 and 12 Night Show! Friday, October 11 Day Show! Saturday, October 12
Attractions include: Car Show
Precision Exotics
Kids Zone
Static Displays
Monster Trucks
Helicopter Rides
Oct 11—gates open 4:30 p.m. Air Show 5:45 p.m.—8:45 p.m.
Oct 12—gates open 9:00 a.m. Air Show 11 a.m.—3:30 p.m.
Weekend General Adult Admission
$20.00
Child (0-12) Free
VIP and Reserved Seating (Friday or Saturday) also available
Visit nlrairshow.com/attractions, scroll to the bottom of the page and click Buy Tickets, then select Purchase Tickets Here!
North Little Rock Regional Airport
For more information contact: airshownlr@gmail.com Tickets on sale now!
North Little Rock Community Gardens are “Growing” Strong!
North Little Rock’s (City) Community Garden Program continues to “grow” and thrive!
In the past year, the Baring Cross garden has transformed in both appearance and popularity. Over 4,000 pounds of produce has been grown and distributed to the community. Earlier this year, members of the North Little Rock Tree Board planted two (2) fruit trees on the property. Community Garden Coordinator Jeff Titus has added three (3) more (trees include pear, apple and plum) and bee hives!
The garden includes six (6) unheated greenhouses (called high tunnels) which extend the growing season. These include drip irrigation and weed suppression techniques which allows volunteers to focus on maintaining and harvesting produce rather than pulling weeds.
The Dark Hollow Community Garden is alive and thriving!
Revitalization of the garden has brought it back to a productive state where it can now benefit local residents. Many Dark Hollow residents volunteered their time and labor to develop the garden. Soon, peach, apple and pear trees will be planted behind existing raised beds. These trees will provide fruit (in addition to the vegetable) to nearby residents. The garden has brought a sense of accomplishment to the volunteers and vital nutritious produce to families living in the area.
For more information about the City of North Little Rock’s Community Garden Program call 501-791-8500 or visit https:// nlr.ar.gov/ departments/neighborhood-services/communitygarden-program/.
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Haunted Argenta
Trick or Treat
October 31, 2024
4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Stop by North Little Rock City Hall
300 Main Street
For treats (no tricks!)
We would love to see your Halloween Costumes!
2024 General Election Early Voting
begins Monday October 21 and runs Monday October 21, 2024 through Monday, November 4, 2024.
Monday October 21 thru Friday November 1, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday, November 4, 2024 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. NO SUNDAY VOTING
History of Voting
Found at flagerelection.com
Kaiti Lenhart
Flagler County Supervisor of Elections
1776—When this country announced its independence from Britain, voting rights were base don property ownership. This typically meant that those voting were white males over the age of 21 of Protestant religion.
1787—In the newly drafted Constitution, states were given the power to set voting mandates and most were still favorable to white males who owned property.
1830—Many states had dropped religion and property ownership as requirements for voting and with such a large percentage of the population at the polls, political parties were beginning to develop.
1868—The 14th Amendment recognizes African Americans as citizens, giving them the right to vote. However, state officials continue attempts to deny this right.
1870—African Americans were given the right to vote in the 15th Amendment. It prohibited any state or local government from denying that right.
1890—Wyoming becomes the first state to recognize women’s right to vote and provide for it in a state constitution.
1913—Voting power is expanded with the 17th Amendment, calling for the popular election of U.S. senators
1920—The 19th Amendment was added to the Constitution, giving women across the nation the right to vote.
For additional information and a list of all Candidates, go to https://votepulaskiar.gov/wp-content/uploads/11052024_Notice-ofElection_v2.pdf
. You can also visit votepulaskar.gov then click on Notice of Election.
1940—Congress recognizes Native Americans as citizens. However, it wasn’t until 1947 that all states granted them the right to vote.
1964—The 24th Amendment declares that no person should be denied the right to vote because they cannot pay a “poll tax.”
1965—amendment to the Voting Rights Act bans the use of literacy tests, poll taxes and other obstacles deigned to keep people from voting. 1971—the voting age is lowered to 18.
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2024 General Election Positions on the ballot include:
U.S. President
U.S. Congress District 1
U.S. Congress District 2
U.S. Congress District 4
State Treasurer
State Senate Races
(check your ballot to see who is in your district)
State Representative Races
(check your ballot to see who is in your district)
Pulaski County justice of the Peace (District 1, 3 and 4)
Constable Hill Township
Constable Big Rock Township
North Little Rock Mayor (Mayor Terry C. Hartwick—unopposed)
North Little Rock City Clerk/Treasurer (Clerk/Treasurer Diane Whitbey—unopposed)
North Little Rock City Council
Ward 1 (Council Member Nathan Hamilton—unopposed)
Ward 2 Council Member Maurice Taylor (incumbent)
Nicole Hart
Ward 3 (Council Member Ron Harris—unopposed)
Ward 4 (open seat)
Somer Clark-Day
Scott Fowler
Nonpartisan Judicial General Runoff
State supreme Court Chief Justice Position 1
Court of Appeals Associate Judge District 6, Position 1 Circuit Judge, District 6, Division 17, Subdistrict 6.2
Ballot Issues
Constitutional Amendment—Issue 1
To view your ballot, go to https://www.voterview.arnova.org/VoterView . Type in your first name, then last name followed by your date of birth. Click on Look Up. You will be taken to a page that will include your name, registered voter address and your Precinct Number. Scroll down for your Sample Ballots.
Scroll down for a list of all Early voted sites and all dates and times they will be open for voting.
Note: North Little Rock Early Voting locations are: 2801 Orange Street—William F. Laman Library 604 N Locust—Shorter College Student Center
A Constitutional Amendment to Provide that Lottery Proceeds May Be Used to Fund or Provide Scholarships and Grants to Arkansas Citizens Enrolled in Vocational—Technical Schools and Technical Institutes
Constitutional Amendment—Issue 2
An amendment requiring local voter approval in a countrywide special election for certain new casion licenses and repealing authority to issue a casino license in Pope County, Arkansas
Constitutional Amendment—Issue 3
Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2024
Annual School Election
North Little Rock School District Millage—52.3 Mill School Tax
The total rate proposed above includes the uniform rate of tax of 25.0 mills (the “Statewide Uniform Rate) to be collected on all taxable property in the State and remitted to the State Treasurer pursuant to Amendment No. 74 to the Arkansas Constitution to be used solely for maintenance and operation of schools in the State. As provided in Amendment No. 74, the Statewide Uniform Rate replaces a portion of the existing rate of tax levied by this School District and available for maintenance and operation of schools in this District. The total proposed school tax levy of 52.3 mills includes 25.0 mills specifically voted on general maintenance and operation, 23.3 mills voted for debt service mills. The 4.0 new debt services mills plus the existing 23.3 debt service mills now pledged for the retirement of existing bonded indebtedness, which debt service mills will continue after retirement of the bonds to which now pledged, will be a continuing debt service tax until the retirement of proposed bonds to be issued in the principle amount of $71,630,000, and which will mature over a period of 30 years and will be issued for the purposes of constructing and equipping new middle school buildings and a new indoor sports and activities center; renovating Ole Main; demolishing certain buildings; and service millage may be used by the District for other school purposes. The total proposed school tax levy of 52.3 mills represents a 4.0 mill increase over the current tax rate.
For additional information and a list of all Candidates, go to https://votepulaskiar.gov/wp-content/uploads/11052024_Notice-of-Election_v2.pdf You can also visit votepulaskar.gov then click on Notice of Election.
