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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jonesboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Deteriorating skate park concrete
Skate Jonesboro says the skatepark's newer concrete is failing after winter storms, leaving unsafe holes and rocks, and wants quick repairs this year — not next year's budget.
New Disciple Drive park playground contracts
The city is buying playground equipment and synthetic turf for a new park on Disciple Drive — about $1.4 million total across two contracts. One council member pushed back because the council never formally reviewed the park's design plans before the spending requests.