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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jonesboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
A-State infiltration partnership for retention ponds
The city wants to spend $52,000 from the capital improvement budget on a partnership with Arkansas State University to test engineered biofilter media in stormwater retention ponds. The idea is to make ponds lower-maintenance and better at recharging the aquifer.
Mosquito control and upcoming RFP
August mosquito counts are down due to dry weather. The A&P Commission is seeking bids for mosquito control services, with the RFP closing at the end of the month.
City recycling recognition
Jonesboro won the 2026 Government Recycler of the Year award, credited with tons of diverted glass, cardboard, and bulky waste that cut tipping fees.
Expanded mosquito control beyond city limits
Mosquitoes breeding in surrounding farm fields are a persistent complaint. The city and A&P are preparing an RFQ for a study of expanded spraying on the outskirts — a first step toward an inter-municipal agreement with the county.
City incinerator repair via Delta Regional Authority grant
The city's incinerator has been down for a while waiting on heat-resistant panels. A $671,000 grant with a 10% city match would cover the fix.
Mosquito abatement program
Vector Mosquito Control says mosquito counts are down this year, helped by fewer rice fields, but truck driver turnover strains the program. Aerial spraying continues with flights planned for July 29-30.
North Jonesboro flooding and North Main detention pond
The neighborhood west of North Main Street and north of Lost Creek deals with recurring flooding. The city is seeking FEMA money to build a regional detention pond — a first step Council Member John Street says will need more than one pond to really fix.
Stormwater Drainage Manual Permit Update
The city's state-issued stormwater permit (ARR150000) expires October 31, 2026, and the ordinance updates the drainage manual to the new ADEQ-approved version. It's routine, but it keeps Jonesboro compliant with state environmental rules.
May 2026 mosquito control report
The monthly Vector Mosquito Control report shows the city sprayed more this year and mosquito counts are down. Residents can email questions or concerns to the committee.