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Town Hall Meeting for 2nd Quarter

Mayor Lioneld Jordan will be holding the Second Quarter Town Hall Meeting on June 30, 2009. The event will be in the Sequoyah United Methodist Church Parish Hall at 1910 N. Old Wire Road from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Mayor Jordan to Hold Press Conference to Kick Off "We Can" Campaign

The City of Fayetteville believes that With a Can, We Can! make a difference in Fayetteville. Mayor Jordan will be holding a press conference Monday, June 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. on the south side of Fayetteville’s Downtown Historic Square to kick off the We Can! campaign. The City of Fayetteville believes that With a Can, We Can! make a difference in Fayetteville. Mayor Jordan will be holding a press conference Monday, June 1, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. on the south side of Fayetteville’s Downtown Historic Square to kick off the We Can! campaign.

Mayor Jordan to Proclaim Bike to Work Week

Mayor Lioneld Jordan will proclaim May 11^th - 15^th as National Bike to Work Week with the reading of a proclamation at 10:00 am on May 9^th at the Town Center Plaza.  A guided bike ride on Scull Creek Trail will follow the proclamation. 

Ribbon Cutting for New Traffic Light on Martin Luther King Blvd

The City of Fayetteville will celebrate the newly installed traffic light on Martin Luther King Blvd. and South Garland Ave. with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, 2009. This intersection is in front of Fayetteville High School (FHS) and near the location of a crosswalk frequently used by FHS students.

Mayor Lioneld Jordan to Present Keys to the City to Thai Visitors

It is an honor for the City of Fayetteville to be hosting the Rotary Club International Friendship Team from Thailand today, May 7 at 11:00 am.  The Mayor will present lapel pin "Keys to the City" to the six members of this team.  The purpose of the Rotary Club International Friendship Program is to advance international harmony and understanding. Mayor Jordan is pleased to welcome these visitors to our City and to present them with these small tokens of our friendship.

Mayor Jordan Congratulates Owl Creek School Odyssey of the Mind Team

Mayor Lioneld Jordan extends congratulations and support to the Owl Creek School Odyssey of the Mind team.  Mayor Jordan learned about the team of sixth-graders and their upcoming trip to the World Finals at Iowa State University, at the Farmer's Market last Saturday.  The team advanced through regional and state competitions to qualify for the World Finals in Ames, Iowa, on May 27-31.

Mayor Jordan will Present Proclamation to Brent and Becky Heath

Mayor Lioneld Jordan will present a proclamation to Brent and Becky Heath this Saturday, April 18th at 8:30 a.m. in the area of the raised flower bed at One West Mountain.  Brent and Becky have donated tens of thousand of bulbs to the City of Fayetteville through the Fayetteville in Bloom program.  The bulbs have been planted throughout the city, including at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks.  Many of the bulbs were planted by volunteers where the public can enjoy them and have been on display over the last few weeks.

Woolsey Wet Prairie Named Finalist for ENVY Award

Woolsey Wet Prairie, the wetlands mitigation site developed as part of the Wastewater System Improvement Project, has been selected as one of five finalists for the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) - Arkansas Environmental Stewardship Award (ENVY Award).The project was nominated under the Environmental Improvement or Enhancement category. 

Fayetteville Forward Summit Presentation

Preliminary results of the Fayetteville Forward Summit was presented to members of the City Council at the agenda session on April 14, 2009.  The Summit presentation is below.

Federal Legislation Consulting Services

At the April 14, 2009 City Council Agenda session, Mayor Lioneld Jordan submitted to the City Council a resolution to approve a contract with James Lee Witt Associates to provide federal legislation consulting services to the City of Fayetteville.  This item will be discussed at the next City Council meeting to be held on April 21, 2009. 

Mayor Lioneld Jordan to hold Town and Gown Town Hall Meeting on March 24th

Mayor Lioneld Jordan will be holding a Town and Gown Town Hall Meeting on the University of Arkansas campus this week. The event will be in Old Main Giffels Auditorium from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm on Tuesday, March 24th.

Fayetteville to Hold Fayetteville Forward Summit

The City of Fayetteville invites all of the public to participate in the Fayetteville Forward Summit. The summit will run from March 31 through April 4, 2009 and consists of a two day collaborative process. Everyone is invited.

Economic Development Strategic Plan

The City of Fayetteville, in partnership with the University of Arkansas, undertook a process to define an Economic Development Strategy for the metro area.  The project was co-funded by the City and the University.  Eva Klein & Associates, Ltd. was selected as the consultant to facilitate Phase I of an Economic Development Strategic Plan.  Below are documents from the consultant, Eva Klein & Associates, Ltd., for the Economic Development Strategy, Phase I.

Fayetteville Wastewater Partnership Earns National Recognition

The partnership between the City of Fayetteville, and CH2M HILL OMI was recognized among the nation’s best when The United States Conference of Mayors presented its annual Public/Private Partnership Awards last month.

City of Fayetteville and University of Arkansas SIFE Team Partner for Project L.I.G.H.T.S.

Mayor Lioneld Jordan is pleased to announce that on February 14, 2009 the City of Fayetteville, the Chamber of Commerce and the University of Arkansas Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) Team will partner to initiate Project L.I.G.H.T.S. (Lighting Initiative Giving Hope Through Sustainability).

Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Unveiling

The City of Fayetteville will celebrate the newly named Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (formerly 6^th Street) with an unveiling of the new street name signs January 15, 2009.

Mayor Jordan Announces Chief of Staff Selection

Mayor Lioneld Jordan has announced his selection of Don Marr as his new Chief of Staff. Mayor Jordan stated that after reviewing the applications, many of which were impressive, he selected Marr based on qualifications and experience.

Acting Chief of Police Tabor to Remain Acting Chief of Police

Mayor Lioneld Jordan has decided, and Acting Chief of Police Greg Tabor has agreed, that Chief Tabor will remain Acting Chief of Police for the City of Fayetteville until further notice.

First Annual Fayetteville Sustainability Summit This Friday

The first annual Fayetteville Sustainability Summit will be Friday October 10, 2008 at the Fayetteville Town Center.  The event will provide attendees an opportunity to learn how the City of Fayetteville, its business partners and its corporate citizens are leading the way in sustainable initiatives.  There will also be opportunities for the public to learn how they can make their homes or businesses cleaner and greener and save money doing it. 

First Annual Fayetteville Sustainability Summit Announced

Mayor Coody  announced today the first annual Fayetteville Sustainability Summit scheduled for Friday October 10, 2008 at the Fayetteville Town Center. Coody described the event as an opportunity for our residents, business leaders, and regional partners to make better informed purchasing and consumption decisions in an effort to reduce energy consumption and our impact on the environment.

Mayor Coody Pushes for Additional Federal Infrastructure Dollars

Mayor Dan Coody will be in Washington DC on Monday July 28, 2008 to participate as a featured speaker in a water infrastructure forum titled Water Infrastructure: Why Congressional Action is Urgently Needed

Fayetteville Set to Web Stream City Meetings

Fayetteville, AR  - The City of Fayetteville will start live web streaming of many City meetings beginning tonight with the City Council meeting at 6:00 PM.  Citizens can access the on-line video by visiting our site and clicking on the City Meetings: On-Line Video link on the left side of the home page. During a live video stream of the City Council meeting, the web site offers citizens the ability to view documents associated with the agenda items while viewing the meeting.  When viewing archived items, the system offers a number of conveniences including the ability to watch an entire meeting or simply jump to the agenda item of their choice rather than viewing the full video.

Fayetteville Downtown Square Renewal and Renovation project

During the City Council Agenda Session on March 11, 2008 City staff reviewed the Downtown Square Renewal and Renovation project including the scope of the project, information about tree removal and replacement, and project cost estimates.

Mayor Coody Initiates AD-HOC Committee to Encourage Energy Efficient Construction

Mayor Dan Coody has assembled a group of Fayetteville citizens and building professionals to make recommendations on how to enhance our construction practices to encourage energy efficient construction.

2008 State of the City Address by Mayor Dan Coody

I bring to you tonight the State of the City 2008 address. But I want to discuss with the Council and the public more than just the work that has been accomplished for 2007. After an abbreviated recounting of the some of the work that has been done, and is being done, I want to talk about some issues we are facing that must become a point of focus for ourselves and the community for 2008 and beyond.

The Science of Autumn Beauty

For many people autumn weather brings a welcomed time of the year. Adding to the pleasure of the season are the vibrant colors displayed in nature. Leaf pigment, the physics of light, weather conditions, plant species, and geography all play important roles in the color of autumn.

City Implements Email Subscription Service

The City of Fayetteville is pleased to announce the availability of our new "free" email subscription service.

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State Champion Black Oak Found in Lake Fayetteville Park

The City of Fayetteville received confirmation that the largest black oak tree in the state of Arkansas is found in Lake Fayetteville Park.

2007 Mayors' Protection Awards Program

Mayors Martin Chavez of Albuquerque (NM), and Dan Coody of Fayetteville (AR) have been awarded First Place honors in the 2007 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards Program by The U.S. Conference of Mayors, sponsored by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

City of Fayetteville Fleet Department top 100 in North America

For the second consecutive year, the City of Fayetteville Fleet Department was named among the 100 Best Fleets in North America.  A panel of fleet experts identified key characteristics of excellent fleet operations to use as criteria for the award.

Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Wins National Award

Fayetteville Parks and Recreation has been selected for two awards by the Southwest region of the National Recreation and Parks Association. The Southwest region, which is comprised of the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas, awarded the following citations to Fayetteville Parks and Recreation: Lake Fayetteville for Facility Design Category I and the Fayetteville Natural Heritage Association for Organization Citation.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Lake Fayetteville Trail Phase II

Please join us in celebrating the completion of Phase II of the Lake Fayetteville Trail at a ribbon cutting ceremony 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5th, 2007.

The Battle of Trees Versus Turf

FAYETTEVILLE, AR - There may be a battle brewing in your backyard between your trees and your grass. Trees and turf tend to be mutually exclusive - you won't see many trees growing in the prairies or grasslands, and grass is uncommon on the forest floor.

City of Fayetteville Receives First Place in Mayors' Climate Protection Award

On Monday June 25 at the 75th Annual United States Conference of Mayors, the City of Fayetteville was awarded first place in the small cities category for the very first Mayors’ Climate Protection Award sponsored by the USCM and Wal-Mart. Hundreds of cities competed for the award which Fayetteville won for the City’s alternative trails and transportation master plan also known as the FATT plan.