David McClain

Private club permits on Southwest Drive and Gilmore Drive

Residents note the north Church Street area has gone decades without much investment; the restaurant would have added jobs and tax revenue, but the permit denial stalls the project as proposed.

Airport Road railroad crossing closure

No direct city cost mentioned — this paperwork finalizes a state-funded overpass project.

early voting

It’s free for you to vote early; the county picks up the tab for staffing and running the early voting sites.

trash pickup schedule change

There’s no direct cost to residents, but missing the notice could mean a stinky extra week of trash.

Paper-bag yard debris ordinance nearly ready

Follow the rules and pickup is essentially a city service; mess it up and you may pay a private hauler or wait longer.

State of the City address

Nearly $100M in annual revenue, $3M+ in road overlays this year, $5.5M 9-1-1 center, and rising costs the mayor says will demand more investment soon.

board statement

No dollar figures have been released yet, so it's unclear whether this touches the city budget at all.

private club permit approval

Alcohol sales could bring the Pavilion more revenue and the city some permit or tax money, though event costs and liability may rise too.

city program administration

It’s unclear what the takeover costs, but city administration may shift spending and oversight for City Stars.

business permit

The city could gain permit fees and alcohol-related tax revenue plus jobs, but it may also bear oversight costs if the brewery opens.

city program oversight controversy

If City Stars uses city money, taxpayers could be on the hook for unclear spending—or for the cost of a formal review.

holiday trash pickup schedule

There’s no direct fee tied to the schedule change, but missing the notice could mean paying for extra disposal or dealing with a week of overflow.

lawsuit settlement

The city—and likely taxpayers—could foot the bill for the settlement, though the price tag isn’t public yet.

tornado siren expansion

The city will likely face upfront equipment and installation costs plus ongoing maintenance, though the source doesn’t say how it would pay for them.

lawsuit over city employee termination

Taxpayers could end up covering legal bills or a settlement, depending on how the case plays out.

lawsuit against city

Jonesboro could face legal defense costs and a potential payout, which would come out of city funds.

city program controversy

No dollar figures are given, so the immediate financial impact is unclear—but controversies like this can trigger review costs or fresh scrutiny of program spending.

town hall meeting

Expect little to no direct cost to residents or the city beyond routine staff and facility use—the real currency here is public attention.

ORD-26:036 — General penalty ordinance (third reading)

ORD-26:036 — general penalty ordinance