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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Jonesboro public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Crowley's Ridge Nature Center lease change
After a grease fire, the Game and Fish Commission wants the lease changed so the building is a regional office instead of a public-use facility. The grounds stay open to the public; any rebuilding of the Nature Center is a separate future question.
Craighead Forest Park pond dredging
Council Member John Street pushed to keep alive a plan to dredge the youth and senior fishing pond behind Rotary — Game & Fish backed out of helping, but the mayor says talks continue. It's a popular kids' fishing spot.
Nonprofit leases on city property
United Way keeps its long-time space at 407 Union Avenue on a 10-year, $1-a-year lease. The North Jonesboro CDC lease for 911 Magnolia Road — shared with two other nonprofits — was tabled two weeks to sort out who schedules the shared space.