Town and Gown: University and City Host Mayor's Town Hall Meeting

The University of Arkansas and the City of Fayetteville are hosting a Mayor’s Town Hall Meeting at the university from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, February 2, in the E.J. Ball Courtroom at the U of A School of Law.

Everyone is encouraged to attend and learn about local government issues. University of Arkansas students, faculty, staff, and administration are particularly encouraged to attend.

Mayor Lioneld Jordan will be joined by several city department directors to provide information for your questions, issues, and/or concerns. This is an opportunity to ask any question of your city government in a relaxing forum, as well as to learn about city projects, budget information, policies, events, and other information.

Short presentations will be made by Mayor Jordan and a few city staff members at the beginning of the Town Hall Meeting on topics such as the new city paid parking plan in the Dickson Street Entertainment District; trail construction located at and around the university, such as the U of A Farms Trail and the Oak Ridge Trail; the City's 2030 plan and its importance to the university community; streamside protection; ideas for student involvement in neighborhoods; and an overview of activities in Fayetteville. These will be short presentations to stimulate audience thinking and to allow ample time for audience questions.

Most of the Town Hall Meeting will be dedicated to answering audience questions. This is an opportunity to ask questions directly to Mayor Lioneld Jordan and city department heads. Refreshments will be provided by the University of Arkansas Associated Student Government.