Condition of old City Hall / patrol building on Washington Avenue
Jonesboro
Summary
The old City Hall on Washington, housing patrol and traffic, is described as a 1960s building with a roof that's leaked 12 years, asbestos, mold, and trees growing on the roof. The long-term plan is to demolish it and build a new $20M+ police station downtown once funding exists.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
A new downtown station would cost over $20M, unaffordable without new revenue; the old building needs a new roof and roughly $200K in HVAC work meanwhile.
Patrol officers currently working in a leaking, unhealthy building would benefit from the eventual replacement.
Officers and visitors at the old building face health and safety hazards until it is replaced or demolished.
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