Arkansas Municipal League

Arkansas Municipal League The Arkansas Municipal League was established in 1934
and is an agency of the municipalities of Arkansas. Please note this is a moderated discussion site. a. b.

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Explaining the New Housing Act with Mike Wallace and Jason JordanIn this episode, American Planning Association Public A...
09/04/2026

Explaining the New Housing Act with Mike Wallace and Jason Jordan

In this episode, American Planning Association Public Affairs Director Jason Jordan joins NLC’s Lauren Lowery (Director, Housing and Community Development) and Mike Wallace (Legislative Director, Housing, Community and Economic Development) for a conversation about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The first comprehensive housing package to pass Congress in decades passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in both the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to boost housing supply by improving existing programs, unlocking private capital and reducing federal regulatory barriers.

For more information on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, visit nlc.org.

To listen to the podcast visit: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/citiesspeak-with-clarence-anthony/id1635203625?i=1000780210198

Every year, the National League of Cities  brings together thousands of municipal leaders at City Summit to focus on pra...
09/04/2026

Every year, the National League of Cities brings together thousands of municipal leaders at City Summit to focus on practical solutions, innovation, and strengthening communities. From workshops and policy sessions to hands‑on training and networking with leaders from across the country, City Summit is where local government comes together to move our nation forward.

Arkansas plays a big role in that mission, and we’re proud to join city leaders in Nashville this November. Here’s your reminder to register for City Summit today and to not miss out on all that it has to offer!

Heads up: This year’s Summit lands the same weekend as the CMA Awards, so hotels are filling quickly.

Secure your spot and register today: https://citysummit.nlc.org

Pictured: Mark Stodola, Past President of NLC and the Arkansas Municipal League, and Bryan Griffith, Program Director for State League Services at NLC

The newest issues of the Block, Street & Building Magazine recently featured the City of Mena Arkansas. Phillip Powell’s...
09/04/2026

The newest issues of the Block, Street & Building Magazine recently featured the City of Mena Arkansas. Phillip Powell’s article, “Mena Makeover: A Community Bets on Biking” walks you through Mena’s newest plan for tourism as they invest now biking trails, hoping to grow the tourism rates for the city. Mayor Seth Smith said that he wants to turn Mena into a town that young people feel like they can stay in, and he believes that the first step in that transition is growing the cities tourism and economic possibilities.

Read the full article at https://arktimespubs.com/block-street-building-26/

Photo Credits: SE Group, Arkansas Times

Each January, the League presents Called to Serve, a leadership and governance-focused conference that emphasizes the im...
09/01/2026

Each January, the League presents Called to Serve, a leadership and governance-focused conference that emphasizes the importance of public service and encourages active participation during the upcoming legislative session.

At Called to Serve '27 you can look forward to newly elected official training, Trendsetter City Awards, Volunteer Community Awards, legislative planning and advocacy, and so much more!

Early bird pricing lasts from now until September 30th, so be sure to register today by going to register.arml.org.

Protecting Employees and Your Municipal Budget: Practical Ways to Reduce Workers Comp ClaimsAs a reminder, all Conventio...
09/01/2026

Protecting Employees and Your Municipal Budget: Practical Ways to Reduce Workers Comp Claims

As a reminder, all Convention 92 breakout sessions are still available on the ACE Hub! Learn how a smart safety program—and a clear understanding of workers comp costs—can save your city real money while strengthening employee well‑being.

A huge thank‑you to Workers Comp Director Eli Singer and her team, Allen Green and Mike Eaton, for showcasing today’s most effective safety training tools, demonstrating how online training can speed employees back to work and breaking down how fewer claims lead to safer workplaces and lower premiums. This session is packed with practical, ready‑to‑use steps to help cities strengthen safety, control rising costs and protect both their people and their budgets.

If you attended Convention 92, don’t forget to use the discount code emailed to you so you can access the course at no cost.

Just log in at acehub.adobelearningmanager.com and search “Protecting Employees” or “Convention 92.”

Don’t forget to save the date for Convention 93: June 16–18!

We’ve all heard the saying: you can’t pour from an empty cup. For local leaders, that reminder is more important than ev...
08/30/2026

We’ve all heard the saying: you can’t pour from an empty cup. For local leaders, that reminder is more important than ever. Taking care of yourself isn’t optional — it’s essential to serving your community well.

The National League of Cities recently shared practical mental health strategies to help leaders stay grounded, resilient, and supported. Thank you, NLC, for highlighting this important topic and providing tools that make a real difference.

Read the full article here: https://www.nlc.org/article/2026/08/11/practical-mental-health-strategies-for-local-leaders/utm_source=marketingcloud&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20260815_NL_Weekly&utm_term=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nlc.org%2farticle%2f2026%2f08%2f11%2fpractical-mental-health-strategies-for-local-leaders%2f&utm_campaign=newsletter

Our State of the League feature is live in City & Town! This year, we continued supporting Arkansas’ 500 cities and town...
08/29/2026

Our State of the League feature is live in City & Town! This year, we continued supporting Arkansas’ 500 cities and towns through expanded member programs, stronger training opportunities and statewide engagement. From growing over 2,300 ACE active accounts and awarding 46 grant‑writing certifications, to welcoming 814 members and 1,401 attendees at Convention 92 and hosting hundreds more at regional meetings — our cities and towns are building momentum together.

Explore the full story and see how we’re doing at the https://cityandtown.org/the-magazine/.

08/28/2026

The League welcomed Congressman French Hill to North Little Rock August 26 to discuss details of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

Hill, who chairs the House Committee on Financial Services, was a lead sponsor of the legislation.

Also during the meeting, the League's John Wilkerson and Garver's James Walden shared some of the challenges and potential solutions to expanding housing in cities and towns, and Arkansas GIS Office Director Shelby Johnson reminded local leaders of the importance of participating in the LUCA program in preparation for the 2030 Census.

Thank you to all of our municipal leaders who participated in the discussion!

For learn more 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, you can read more about it here: https://bit.ly/4xwwEgq

The City of Springdale was recently featured in the newest issue of Block, Street & Building Magazine. Derek Linn's arti...
08/27/2026

The City of Springdale was recently featured in the newest issue of Block, Street & Building Magazine. Derek Linn's article, "Making It Happen: A Collaborative Approach to Success in Downtown Springdale" details the partnership between the Springdale Planning Department and the Downtown Springdale Alliance to bring new life to the downtown streets. Through the Downtown Springdale Master Plan, much needed housing and mixed-used amenities have filled the downtown area with the full success of the project being detailed in the article.

Read the full article at https://arktimespubs.com/block-street-building-26/

Photo Credits: Meredith Mashburn Photography, Arkansas Times, City of Springdale, AR - Mayor's Office

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