BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
MICRO HOME VILLAGE CONSTRUCTION
Board members authorized $1.1 million for an initial construction phase for the Little Rock Micro Home Village, an innovative, transitional housing solution for the City’s unsheltered residents.
STREET IMPROVEMENTS
Directors approved $6.75 million for street resurfacing projects. These projects were selected based on public input following voter approval of the Renew Little Rock bonds in 2022
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.
Planning Commission Meeting
March 13, 2025
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
March 11, 2025
16th Annual Citywide Cleanup
March 8, 2025
Megasite Certification Press Conference
March 7, 2025
Little Rock Fire Department Recruit Graduation
March 5, 2025
SOTC 25' Mayoral Address
February 27, 2025
TMENT DEPARTMENT SPOTLIGHTS LIGHTS D S E
Congratulations to the Sustainability Office for a successful quarterly Recycles Day!
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
CORE VALUES
Congratulations to Dwight Pridgeon for securing a computer and printer donation for City of Little Rock Department of Community Programs Reentry Program computer lab They were able to get the Reentry Computer Lab up and running with lap tops and a convenient work area to assist justice impacted residents with writing resumes and completing job applications Thank you, Dwight, for being peoplecentered, equitable, and providing exceptional service to our residents!
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
Congratulations to Devin Bryant of the Department of Finance, as he continually takes on more and more responsibilities He recently became an authorized person to wire funds from the city's bank account in order to improve the compliance with required wires Thank you, Devin, for exemplifying professionalism and accountability!
LITTLE ROCK ZOO
Congratulations to Ashley Davenport and Laura Bernstein-Kurtycz, PhD for their dedication to hosting an internal Animal Wellness Month to raise awareness for all Zoo employees Animal Wellness is a key value of the Little Rock Zoo Thank you, Ashley and Laura, for you all’s innovation and providing exceptional service to the Little Rock Zoo team!
EQUITY PEOPLE-CENTERED ACCOUNTABILITY INNOVATION
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE
PROFESSIONALISM
IN ACTION
LITTLE ROCK FIRE DEPARTMENT
Congratulations to Captain Roy Wert of the Little Rock Fire Department, where he assumed the role of Health & Safety Officer in August 2024, and picked up the responsibility of seeing the physical therapy group when the ProTeam Tactical facility was completed Thank you, Capt Wert, for your people-centeredness and providing exceptional service!
OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION
Congratulations to Arjun Saatia, graphic designer for the Marketing and Communications Team, on designing the icon for the new AI Chatbot, Roxie Roxie is gender neutral was announced at the State of The City Address this year, February 2025 Thank you, Arjun, for being innovative and equitable!
OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION
Congratulations to Mariana Abarca, Multicultural Liaison for ODEI, on launching the next cohort of Emprende, the Small Business Development Center’s Spanish Speaking Small Business Incubator Thank you, Mariana, for being people-centered, equitable, and providing exceptional service!
DROP BOX March‘25
LINKS
BUILD Academy: Session 2
View the photo gallery from BUILD Academy, session number two, hosted on Thursday, March 6th, at Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center
Women’s History Month City Hall Photos
View the photo gallery from the City Hall Women’s History Month photo, where staff rocked their purple and green in support of all women
Little Rock Fire Department Graduation, c/o 2024-C
View the photo gallery from the Little Rock Fire Department’s Recruit Graduation class of 2024-C, held on Thursday, March 5th Congratulations!
Citywide Cleanup
View the photo gallery of the Citywide Cleanup led by the sustainability office held on Saturday, March 8th, throughout the city of Little Rock
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
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
Know a person, business, or group making Little Rock greener and more equitable? Nominate them for a Sustain the Rock Award! We honor leaders driving real change through:
Sustainable practices & policies
Systemic impact & advocacy
Reducing pollution, waste, & toxins
Protecting habitats & promoting equity
Educating & mobilizing the community
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MID-MANAGERS MARCH MEETING
March Mid Manager’s Meeting 3/19 at 10 am in Suite 230W.
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a vital part of supervisor roles. Increasing EQ improves our ability to empathize with our team's emotions, fosters trust, opens communication and strengthens relationships so employees feel heard and valued. Join us when Dr. Danyell Cummings leads a discussion of the third pillar of emotional intelligence when she asks, "Can We All Just Get Along?"
To make a reservation, accept the meeting e-vite or email hrlearning@littlerockgov
#LRSTRONG: RELEAF ROCK TRAIL
The KKAC non-profit has received a grant from the US Forestry Department and has partnered with LR Parks to plant 12,000 trees in the Rock Creek Trail area!
Event Details:
When: April 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM
Where: Rock Creek Trail
LUNCH PROVIDED
IMPACT THE ROCK ZOO VOLUNTEERS
Hey Zoo fans! Have you wanted to help the Zoo, and didn't know how? Then Impact the Rock by volunteering at one of the Zoo’s largest fundraising events, Wild Wines; the Zoo’s annual award winning wine festival.
Dates: Friday, April 25, 2025(VIP Night) and Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Main Event)
We are looking for volunteers who enjoy working with others and love to give guests a great experience.
Volunteers be at least 21 years old or older to volunteer during the event, and at least 16-years-old to help with set-up or clean up positions.
Complementary food will be available before the event, and free passes to the Zoo during regular hours after the event.
R.O.C.K. ACADEMY 2025 APPLICATIONS
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 six-week 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
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 Apryl 9th, 2:00 PM @West Central Community Center. The session is over “Equity-Centered Communication”. See the attached PDF flyer catalog for registration instructions.
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.
SMALL BUSINESS FRIDAY SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN
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@littlerockgov
Nyah Peyton npeyton@littlerockgov
Small Business Friday Application Application Link:
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.
WOMEN’S HISTORY
MONTH
Katherine Johnson was a trailblazing African American mathematician whose work at NASA was instrumental in some of the most significant achievements in space exploration. In 1953, Johnson began working at NACA (the predecessor to NASA) as a "computer" a term used for people who performed complex mathematical calculations by hand. She quickly gained a reputation for her accuracy and analytical skills. Her big break came in 1961 when she calculated the trajectory for Alan Shepard's historic flight aboard Freedom 7, making him the first American in space. Johnson’s calculations ensured that Shepard’s spacecraft would safely launch, orbit, and return to Earth. She played a crucial role in calculating the trajectories for the Apollo 11 mission in 1969, which successfully landed the first humans on the Moon. She also worked on the Apollo 13 mission in 1970. Johnson retired from NASA in 1986 after a 33-year career. In 2015, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her groundbreaking contributions to space exploration and her role in breaking racial and gender barriers in STEM fields.
Fire Station 9: Groundbreaking Ceremony
Monday, March 31st, 10:00 AM
Address TBD
Every Friday for the month of March, we are wearing shades of purple and/or green to celebrate and commemorate Women’s History Month! This week’s team photo will be held at Fleet Services. Location and Time TBD and will be announced later this week.
Reading in the Rock Press Conference
Wednesday, March 19th, 1:30 PM
Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
UPCOMING MEETINGS PRESS RIBBON CUTTINGS
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, March 18th, 6:00 PM
City Hall
Civil Service Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 20th, 8:00 AM
City Hall
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Thursday, March 20th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, March 25th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
City Beautiful Commission Meeting
Thursday, March 27th, 4:00 PM
City Hall
Food Truck Friday Schedule:
CITY HALL PUBLIC WORKS
City Hall, 500 W Markham
La Garnacha
Friday,March7th
Impasta
Friday, March 14th
Wing Shack 3
Friday, March 21st
Phonzies 1 Stop Hog Shop
Friday, March 28th
Public Works, 3313 J.e. davis dr
TBD
Friday, March 7th
Phonzies 1 Stop Hog Shop
Friday, March 14th
TBD
Friday, March 21st
The Dogfather
Friday, March 28th
SOLID WASTE
solid waste, 10805 Ironton cut-off rd.
Phonzies 1 Stop Hog Shop
Friday, March 7th
The Dogfather
Friday, March 14th
TBD
Friday, March 21st
Unique Concessions
Friday, March 28th
