Council Member (Ward 6, Position 1)· 2023-2026
Dr. Anthony Coleman
Jonesboro
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- Meetings spoken in
- 24
- Total speaking time
- 31:04
- Avg per meeting
- 1:18
- Segments
- 462
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Top issues during term (20)
Municipal liens for unpaid code enforcement charges
Property owners owe between $275 and $615 each; the city recovers cleanup costs.
Police facility purchase at 1709 East Highland Drive
$2.75 million purchase price plus closing costs, financed by a $3 million loan with about $55,000 monthly payments over five years.
Regional transportation safety plan update
Estimated $125,000 to update the plan.
E-911 emergency communications center
$2.17 million, covered by a $3.5 million federal THUD appropriation rather than local dollars.
Whiteman Street Creek to Briar Lane road connection
0.625% public safety sales tax
The tax would be a key funding source for a $20-25M permanent police headquarters and fire stations, but its passage is uncertain.
Shooting Sports Complex operating losses
About $412,000 a year in losses, adding up to $1.415 million over three years, borne by the city.
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.
New Disciple Drive park playground contracts
About $1.4 million from the capital improvement budget for the new north Jonesboro park.
Bond projects: 911 center and Caraway Road
$2.17 million, partially offset by a federally approved FY2025 appropriation.
New residential subdivisions in Jonesboro
No new public infrastructure costs since water, sewer, and streets already exist.
Highway 91 traffic signal and pedestrian safety upgrades
Rezonings can raise or lower nearby property values depending on the density and uses that follow.
Drainage easement abandonment hearing in Southern Hills
Mowing contractor quotes reportedly around $7,500, which the resident says she cannot afford.
City pool lane allocation between JETS and Shark Wave swim teams
Billing and rate details from last year are still being worked out; dollar impact not yet stated.
Craighead Forest Park playground replacement grant
A $999,980 project with a potential $499,990 city match — though a Rotary capital campaign could offset some of that.
E-911 radio equipment upgrade
$2.17 million, covered by a $3.5 million federal THUD appropriation rather than local dollars.
Impact fees study before future annexations
New impact fees, if adopted, could affect the cost of new development in the city.
160-acre annexation petition near Valley View
Annexing would eventually obligate the city to provide police, fire, sanitation and road maintenance to the property, which members said the budget can't absorb right now.
Invocation procedure for council meetings
Camping ban in city parks and parking lots
Fines of at least $100 per violation could generate some revenue, but enforcement costs fall on police and code enforcement.
Decisions during term (506)
Recorded while Coleman was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of minutes (MIN-26:095)
RES-26:149 — Municipal lien, 2624 Richardson Drive
RES-26:150 — Municipal lien, 1220 W. Monroe
RES-26:151 — Municipal lien, 619 Fox Run
RES-26:152 — Municipal lien, 4514 Key Largo Place
RES-26:153 — Municipal lien, 1111 W. Washington
RES-26:154 — Municipal lien, 1204 Dupwe
RES-26:155 — Municipal lien, 1302 Sante Fe Circle
RES-26:156 — Municipal lien, 1304 Sante Fe Circle
RES-26:157 — Municipal lien, 3103 Race
RES-26:158 — Municipal lien, 300 E. Pine
RES-26:159 — Municipal lien, 922 W. Jefferson Ave
RES-26:160 — Municipal lien, 3101 Mallard Pointe Ln
RES-26:161 — A-State infiltration partnership and budget amendment
Approval of Minutes (September 15, 2026)
Ordinance 26:042 — Traffic signs at designated locations
Resolution 26:148 — Condemnation of 600 & 602 N. Church St.
VR-26-31 ARcare drive-through lot coverage variance
VR-26-32 Summit Utilities sidewalk and landscaping variance
Fence variance — 5435 East Nettleton Avenue
Voting record (169)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.
that this matter be Passed
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this matter be Recommended to Council
Approval of September 29 minutes (MIN-26:092)
Library mill tax levy (RES-26:141)
Fire pension mill levy (RES-26:142)
Police pension mill levy (RES-26:143)
Municipal lien at 823 Parkview (RES-26:144)
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this meeting be Adjourned
Municipal lien at 1323 Haven (RES-26:145)
Crisis response grant application (RES-26:146)
Park grant application (RES-26:147)
Adjournment
Consent Agenda (with four items removed)
RES-26:131 — ACS Playground Adventures agreement for Disciple Drive park
RES-26:132 — Landscape Structures playground equipment agreement
RES-26:135 — Municipal lien at 700 Melody postponed
RES-26:140 — Motorola Solutions E-911 radio equipment
ORD-26:031 — Legislation sponsorship rules (third reading)
ORD-26:032 — Invocation procedure ordinance
ORD-26:033 — Committee meeting notice timelines
November council meeting moved to November 5
Approval of Minutes MIN-26:087
RES-26:126 Cavanaugh sponsorship — elementary basketball
RES-26:127 Cavanaugh sponsorship — youth basketball
RES-26:128 Cavanaugh sponsorship — youth soccer
RES-26:129 Cavanaugh sponsorship — soccer and flag football admission
that this matter be Recommended to Council
that this matter be Recommended to Council
RES-26:131 ACS Playground Adventures — Disciple Drive park surfacing
He objected that the council had not been shown the approved park design plans before being asked to fund the work.
RES-26:132 Landscape Structures — Disciple Drive park playground package
He objected to spending nearly $1 million without the council seeing the park plans.