Community Voice

1. Consider adding EV charging stations at the two new hotels under construction. Destination charging is a draw for EV owners.

   Since we have ASU here in Jonesboro, and there are events on weekends and some weeknights, if the campus and adjacent facilities could offer destination charging (DC fast charging GM and Tesla),...
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   Since we have ASU here in Jonesboro, and there are events on weekends and some weeknights, if the campus and adjacent facilities could offer destination charging (DC fast charging GM and Tesla), Jonesboro could become a destination for those that own EV’s but can’t drive them to Jonesboro since there is no DC fast charging available today.

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   Feb 17, 2018 by Mark (7 points)

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   Since we have ASU here in Jonesboro, and there are events on weekends and some weeknights, if the campus and adjacent facilities could offer destination charging (DC fast charging GM and Tesla), Jonesboro could become a destination for those that own EV’s but can’t drive them to Jonesboro since there is no DC fast charging available today.

2. I think the city and the county should work to keep the craighead county fairgrounds intact

   I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the...
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   I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the fairgrounds is more important.

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   Aug 10, 2015 by ST (10 points)

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   I think the city and the county should work to keep the Craighead county fairgrounds intact, There was a movement to invest in a hotel and convention center on Race street I think maintaining the fairgrounds is more important.

3. There needs to be more jobs.

   I am new to Jonesboro from Kentucky. I am a young African American woman and I have certifications and training in multiple areas. I am also a college student. I have been here for 6 months and I have...
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   I am new to Jonesboro from Kentucky. I am a young African American woman and I have certifications and training in multiple areas. I am also a college student. I have been here for 6 months and I have applied to various jobs here and it seems like every position is filled. If I knew this would happen, I would have never came to Jonesboro. I have

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   Apr 24, 2018 by Woman New To Jonesboro (5 points)

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   I am new to Jonesboro from Kentucky. I am a young African American woman and I have certifications and training in multiple areas. I am also a college student. I have been here for 6 months and I have applied to various jobs here and it seems like every position is filled. If I knew this would happen, I would have never came to Jonesboro. I have

4. We should demolish some buildings downtown and make a larger festival space.

   Festivals can be a big part of local/regional flavor and by giving downtown a "Festival Row" essentially we open up a space for more options. Schools/College can come and set up festivals. Various...
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   Festivals can be a big part of local/regional flavor and by giving downtown a "Festival Row" essentially we open up a space for more options. Schools/College can come and set up festivals. Various interest groups or communities could as well. You can look anywhere in the world (especially japan) and see how big a part festivals play in culture as well as a great way to fundraise and bring people together. By creating a space bigger than like 2 alleyways like Pridefest was this year we open the door to more community engagement. I suggest mainly downtown due to restaurants and stuff being there but developing a large blank lot out near the new movie theater may work as well.

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   Jun 11, 2022 by Kenneth Fortier (5 points)

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   Festivals can be a big part of local/regional flavor and by giving downtown a "Festival Row" essentially we open up a space for more options. Schools/College can come and set up festivals. Various interest groups or communities could as well. You can look anywhere in the world (especially japan) and see how big a part festivals play in culture as well as a great way to fundraise and bring people together. By creating a space bigger than like 2 alleyways like Pridefest was this year we open the door to more community engagement. I suggest mainly downtown due to restaurants and stuff being there but developing a large blank lot out near the new movie theater may work as well.

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