The Finance & Administration Council Committee of Jonesboro, Arkansas, met on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Municipal Center. The meeting was chaired by Councilmember Joe Hafner. Present were Councilmembers John Street, David McClain, Ann Williams, and Charles Coleman (5 present). Councilmembers Anthony Coleman and Brian Emison were absent (2 absent). The committee addressed several resolutions, including a proposed change to the employee nepotism policy, multiple municipal liens, adoption of a revised employee handbook with an AI policy, and the South Caraway Road widening project contract. Key votes and a timeline for a proposed shelter facility loan were also discussed.
The meeting adjourned at approximately the conclusion of business.
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