BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
POSITIVE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Board members approved contracts with 10 community organizations to fund positive prevention programming for children. The partnerships with local entities were endorsed by the City’s Commission on Children, Youth and Families
AFFORDABLE RENTALS
Directors authorized $300,000 in federal HOME Investment Partnership Program American Rescue Plan Act funding to pay for construction of five affordable rental units, to be constructed along Abigail Street and West 26th Street.
Watch the latest Little Rock Board of Directors meeting at: youtube.com/citylittlerock
EVENT REPLAYS
Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.
SOTC 25' Mayoral Address
February 27, 2025
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
February 25, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting
February 18, 2025
Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page youtube.com/littlerock facebook.com/littlerock
DROP DROP DROP BOX BOX BOX LINKS LINKS LINKS March‘25
MacArthur Park Historical Signage Installation
View the photo gallery from The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program dedicating a new historical marker Saturday, February 22nd, to commemorate Black soldiers who fought in the US Civil War
2025 State of the City, Involvement Fair
View the photo gallery of the 2025 State of the City Involvement Fair, where city departments and community partners engaged with attendees before the Mayor delivered his address
2025 State of the City, Mayoral Address
View the photo gallery of the 2025 State of the City Mayoral Address, where Mayor Frank Scott Jr delivered a speech of reflection, vision and calls-to-action for all residents of Little Rock
LR Marathon 2025
View the photo gallery of the 23rd Annual Little Rock Marathon! Hosted right in the heart of downtown, we were happy to host 30,000 visitors from across the nation and 11 countries at one of Little Rock’s biggest events
Introducing
R CK PULSE
We’re excited to introduce The Rock Pulse Little Rock’s new blog dedicated to keeping you informed about the latest city initiatives, programs, accomplishments, and news. From community projects to policy updates, we’ll bring you stories that highlight the progress and innovation shaping our city. Rock Pulse will be located
under the City News Media Releases on the official website. This blog is your go-to source for staying connected with what’s happening in Little Rock. Stay tuned for our first post!
DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHT
It was a BIG month for the City Attorney’s Office! The department was able to hire staff to fill three (3) positions, including two (2) full-time roles and one (1) part-time role. Welcome to the City of Little Rock Team!
Dominique Phillips FOIA Coordinator
Devin Thompsonpart-time Law Clerk from the Bowen School of Law
The Little Rock City Attorney’s Office is proud to recognize Marilyn Clifton their our Employee of the Month! As a dedicated paralegal, Marilyn consistently goes above and beyond to ensure court deadlines are met with precision and efficiency.
Beyond her work ethic, Marilyn is known for her professionalism and positive attitude, always willing to lend a helping hand to colleagues. Her reliability and teamwork set a high standard for those around her, making her a truly deserving recipient of this recognition.
Kimberly Glover Deputy City Attorney
Marilyn Clifton Paralegal
NNEW EW NNEWS EWS
R.O.C.K. ACADEMY 2025 APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE
The City of Little Rock is dedicated to fostering understanding and strengthening the bond between the city government and its residents. We are proud to present the R.O.C.K. Academy, a dynamic sixweek program tailored to provide residents with an in-depth understanding of the inner workings of their City government. Through engaging discussion, dynamic activities, and interaction with department staff during in-person program sessions, participants will gain valuable insights and knowledge. Join us at R.O.C.K. Academy and become an informed and empowered resident!
R.O.C.K Academy Application
NEW NURSE TRIAGE SERVICES
GET READY: A SAFER, SMARTER WAY TO HANDLE WORKPLACE INJURIES!
Effective March 1, 2025, the City of Little Rock is taking workplace safety to the next level! We’re partnering with Paradigm to roll out a NEW telephonic nurse triage service designed to get you the right care, right away!
Workplace injury? One quick call connects you to a nurse for expert medical guidance, helping you recover faster while simplifying workers’ compensation reporting. Less hassle, more care because safety should be simple!
Stay tuned—big changes are coming!
#OrangeForSafetyLR | Fast. Focused. Protected.
CITY ON THE MOVE: PROSTATE SCREENINGS
The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation will host prostate screenings in March for Cancer Awareness Month. Please take advantage of this opportunity, as you can receive $10 towards your Cigna MotivateMe incentive and a free City on The Move Cancer Awareness T-Shirt. T-Shirt design located in the flyer catalog attached as a PDF in email.
CITY ON THE MOVE: MARCH MADNESS
Get ready for some excitement in the City of Little Rock! The NCAA March Madness Tournament kicks off on March 21st with the first round. Make your predictions for a chance to become this year's 2025 NCAA Tournament winner! Please refer to the rules for how to participate.
IN MEMORIAM: PASSING OF AN EMPLOYEE
It is with heavy hearts that the Public Works Department announces the tragic loss of Brian Chrestman. Brian was the City’s Painter from the Building Services Division and passed away over the weekend. The Public Works Department will share the memorial service information to city employees when it becomes available.
IN MEMORIAM: PASSING OF AN EMPLOYEE
William Embry Byrd
1979 – 2025
Will was employed by City of Little Rock Public Works Operations for 5 years. He held the position of an Operator 5. Will was a good friend to many, and well-liked by all. As an Operator 5 he was skilled at operating all our heavy equipment at Operations. Will knew his job and was very meticulous about all that he did. Will was dedicated to the City of Little Rock. He was very personable and professional with the citizens on the occasion that he had to deal with them on a job site. William Byrd has left a definite void here at Operations and he will be sorely missed. At 45 years old, he was taken too soon. God Bless those who mourn him, until we meet again.
Women’s History Month
In 1987, after years of advocacy, Congress officially designated March as Women’s History Month in the U.S.? This month celebrates the achievements, contributions, and resilience of women throughout history —honoring pioneers in science, politics, arts, and beyond.
The first woman to run for U.S. president was Victoria Woodhull in 1872 nearly 50 years before women won the right to vote! A trailblazer for women's rights, she was a stockbroker, publisher, and activist who pushed boundaries long before her time.
K E E P I N M I N D K E E P I N M I N D K E E P I N M I N D
LEARNING AND PERFORMANCE UPDATES – LIVE LEARNING SESSIONS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Our Team is pleased to announce our newest live learning opportunities. These sessions cover topics such as Performance Management, Effective Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Team Engagement and Motivation.
Additional Harassment and Discrimination sessions are available as well. This class is mandatory for all City employees so if you or one of your team were unable to attend a session in 2024, please enroll in one of the upcoming classes as soon as possible.
With the City’s recent activation of single sign-on in NeoGov, class enrollment is now easier than ever. Once logged into NeoGov, select the training hyperlink on the left side of your dashboard and then the calendar link on the upper right side of your screen. Scroll through the calendar to review available in-person classes and when you are ready to enroll, simply click on the session title to be taken to the class page.
Remember that in addition to these live sessions, LEARN also has over 1,400 available online classes as well. This is a fantastic benefit for our City employees, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of these free professional development opportunities.
As always, we are here for questions or to provide any assistance necessary so please reach out to HRLearning@littlerock.gov. We look forward to hearing from you!
2025 COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SERIES
Want to sharpen your communication skills and make a bigger impact? Our upcoming Communications Professional Development Series is designed to help you speak with confidence, write with clarity, and connect with influence no matter your role! We’re excited to share the 2025 Communications Professional Development Series schedule!
Bonus: this year we’ll invite residents to join us for many of these sessions. Register through NeoGov (see flyer catalog for instructions) to let us know you’re coming.
The next session is TOMORROW, March 4th, 2:00 PM @ Centre at University. The session is over “Tools for Respectful Dialogue”. See the attached PDF flyer catalog for registration instructions.
SMALL
SUBMISSIONS
Do you know someone with a small business and want to help them showcase it to the community? Encourage them to apply to be featured in our Small Business Friday series on Instagram and Facebook! Each week, we highlight a local gem, giving them the chance to share their story, attract new customers, and get the recognition they deserve.
If you have any questions, including application requirements, please reach out to the marketing and communications team.
Apryl Jackson arjackson@littlerockgov
Broderick Bozeman bbozeman@littlerockgov
Arjun Saatia asaatia@littlerock.gov
Nyah Peyton npeyton@littlerock.gov
CORE VALUES IN ACTION CORE VALUES IN ACTION
Equity. People-Centered. Accountability. Innovation. Exceptional Service. Professionalism.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES’ EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH: NINA HOPKINS
Nina embodies the CLR core values in every interaction They are well respected by departments and OEA. Employees from across the city often come to them first because of their reputation for building an inclusive and psychologically safe space.
An employee once said that if you looked up the city’s core value of accountability in the dictionary, you would find Nina’s name They are an excellent example of equity, people centeredness, accountability, excellence and professionalism. They show up every day with a personal mission to make the city better, through their role and systems thinking approach to our city’s interconnectedness.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
Please check back later for upcoming ribbon cuttings!
PRESS
Every Friday for the month of March, we are wearing shades of purple and/or green to celebrate and commemorate Women’s History Month! Join us on the front steps of City Hall at 11:30 AM on Friday, March 7th, to take a group photo!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 4th, 6:00 PM
City Hall
Civil Service Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 6th, 7:45 AM
City Hall
Historic District Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 6th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, March 11th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
Park Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 12th, 12:00 PM
City Hall
Planning Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 13th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
