Arkansas Neighborhood Organizations, a grassroots group, has introduced its endorsement of Little Rock’s proposal to resume a three-mill property tax for capital spending.
The group’s information launch emphasised three “precedence gadgets” amongst six gadgets earlier than voters — streets, parks and drainage. It additionally urged the town Board to distribute the cash in accordance with want, not simply equally among the many wards.
President Donna Massey stated the tax was a “constructive step ahead for our neighborhood. Our streets and sidewalks are in want of restore, and components of this millage will permit them to be repaired.”
Voters are also being requested to commit various sums to fireside tools, a brand new district courtroom constructing and for the Little Rock Port to broaden its industrial park. The three mills shall be imposed even when all six proposed allocations of cash aren’t accepted, however the measurement of a $160 million bond problem can be decreased by quantities proposed for any phase failing to get a constructive vote.
Early voting is underway, with election day Aug. 9.