Jonesboro · issues
Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jonesboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Delta Peanut facility uncertainty
Council asked the mayor about whether the Delta Peanut plant can process this year's crop; the mayor said ownership conversations are ongoing and farmers face a tough situation with hauling distances.
Tax Back incentive for Sany Nutrition at former Butterball plant
The committee endorsed Sany Nutrition Group, which moved into the old Butterball facility, for the state's Tax Back program — the city refunds its roughly 1% sales tax on qualifying renovation purchases, on top of the state's 5.5% refund, to encourage the investment.
Colson Caster bond defeasance and facility purchase
Colson Caster, the caster manufacturer the city helped attract with incentives, is exercising its option to buy its facility — about 70 jobs and a second shift so far. The escrow agreement lets the company restructure its real estate with no change to operations or city liability.