BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLAN
As recommended by Little Rock's Sustainability Commission, the Board approved a Sustainability Action Plan that lists strategies and goals for improving energy efficiency, implementing sustainable practices and increasing overall environmental awareness.
ADUs
Board members approved an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration regarding land for a new VOR cone, a structure required by the FAA near the airport This will allow for redevelopment of close to 1,000 acres at the Port of Little Rock that had been previously unusable because of FAA restrictions.
Watch the latest Little Rock Board of Directors meeting at: youtube.com/citylittlerock
September 12, 2025
EVENT REPLAYS
September 9, 2025
Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.
Find conferences, meetings, and
Department Budget Meeting (pt. 1)
September 9, 2025
Department Budget Meeting (pt. 2)
September 2, 2025
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Economic Development Announcement
August 26, 2025
Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page
youtube.com/littlerock facebook.com/littlerock
DEPARTMENT
OEO
Professional Development Workshop
The Office of Engagement and Opportunity hosted a communications workshop at West Central Community Center to support city team members in navigating respectful and mindful interactions. Attendees explored how language and behavior can unintentionally cause harm, learned how to recognize and avoid these patterns, and participated in an activity to reflect on real-life situations they had experienced or witnessed Thank you to Juanenna and the entire OEO team for their continued effort to ensure our city team and community communicate with care, awareness, and empathy.
Mexican Consulate Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
T HIGHLIGHTS
ZOO
Dream Night and Zoo Brew
On September 4, the Little Rock Zoo hosted Dream Night, which is a special evening created for guests who may need extra time and space to enjoy the Zoo due to chronic illness, sensory sensitivities, or mobility differences. Thank you to the Zoo for being people-centered, equitable and inclusive!
On September 11, the Little Rock Zoo also hosted Zoo Brew & Cocktails, Too, a community event that connects our residents in a fun and engaging environment! Attendees had the opportunity to explore the zoo, partake in refreshments, play games, and enjoy live music. Thank you to the Zoo for continuing to engage our residents and team members!
LRFD RECRUIT CLASS GRADUATION
Join us as we celebrate the graduation of a brand new recruit class joining the Little Rock Fire Department!
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Church at Rock Creek 11500 West 36 Street th
NEW HIRE PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SESSION
If you were recently hired to serve with the City of Little Rock team, you are invited to a special professional headshot session with the Marketing and Comms team! Sessions are held monthly on the fourth Wednesday with designated morning and afternoon times, and are offered as a professional development opportunity. Each session is held in the Boardroom Chamber on the second floor at City Hall. To sign-up for the upcoming session on Wednesday, September 24, please fill out the form linked below.
Note: While these sessions are primarily for new hires (as they will receive priority when selecting time slots), all city team members are welcomed to participate!
New Hire Professional Headshot Session Sign-Up
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES HUNGER ACTION MONTH ARTICLE
City Director, Kathy Webb, was interviewed by the National League of Cities to discuss how Little Rock is Addressing Youth Hunger. The article was written by Patrick Hain in early August, and is posted on their website! You can check it out by following the link below.
NLC : How Little Rock is Addressing Youth Hunger
CENTRAL ARKANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Our partners at CALS have a lot going on this month! Find events for you, your family, and friends to enjoy this month!
CALS Calendar of Events
LITTLE ROCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EVENTS
September is Minority Business Development Month, and our partners at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce are hosting events throughout September that highlight and educate the community!
LRCC Minority Business Development Month Calendar of Events
LITTLE ROCK ZOO WORLD RHINO DAY
Join us on Saturday, September 20 for World Rhino Day and learn about the challenges rhinos face in the wild, the critical efforts to protect them, and ways you can help ensure their future in the wild.
All activities are included with regular admission don’t miss this chance to celebrate rhinos and learn how you can make a difference!
Schedule of Events
TRAVEL AND LEISURE FEATURE LITTLE ROCK
The go-to destination digital editorial Travel and Leisure featured Little Rock as one of “the most underrated cities in the south”. The article features historical references, tourist attraction, environmental must-see’s, and more! Check out the article by clicking the link below.
Travel and Leisure: Little Rock is a City That Keeps Surprising
SOUTHERN BANCORP COMMUNITY DAY AT THE ZOO
The Little Rock Zoo, through Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Days, offers special discounted admission days exclusively for Little Rock residents as a thank-you for their support. Once each quarter, residents can enjoy the Zoo for just $2 per person with $1 parking by showing proof of residency. The Zoo will be open its regular hours from 9 AM to 4 PM, with final admission at 3:30 PM. September 20, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
NATIONAL PUBLIC LANDS DAY
This event is Parks’ annual fall clean-up and will be held on Saturday, September 27. In 2025, we’re focusing on Hindman Park. We will start at 9:00 AM and conclude around 11:30 AM, with lunch to follow. There will also be a raffle for a chance to win some awesome prizes! For more information, follow the link below
National
Public Lands
Day
PRE LITTLE ROCK MARATHON RUNS
September 20 - Logan's Run/All Abilities Kick Off @ Murray Park
October 18 - Creep 'n Crawl @ Two Rivers Park
December 8 - Marathon Weekend 10k training begins
December 20 - Ugly Sweater Race @ Two Rivers Park
January 5, 2026 - Marathon Weekend 5k training begins
For more information on the Little Rock Marathon, including important registration details, race details, and other events, follow the link below! LITTLE ROCK MARATHON INFORMATION
POP-UP DISC GOLF AT WAR MEMORIAL PARK
Join Little Rock Outdoor Recreation for a day of disc golf fun in the heart of Little Rock! There will be a full 18-hole course set up at historic War Memorial Park, ready for play starting at 8:00 AM. The next date is Saturday, October 19. This event is free to play, but please sign in at 5511 W. Markham Drive (look for the Parks & Rec banner) before you start. Bring your favorite driver and show off your skills in the Closest to the Pin (CTP) competition! It’s all about fun and a great way to enjoy one of the city’s most beautiful parks. Don't miss it grab your discs and come out for an awesome day of disc golf! Follow the link below for more information.
Pop-Up Disc Golf at War Memorial Park
ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS DISCOUNT
AR Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA) is offering 50% off their annual membership for City of Little Rock employees! If interested see below for the link to join. AMFA MEMBERSHIP INTEREST FORM
14 Ways to Improve Your Body Image Right Now!
A healthy body image means you’re confident in how you look and feel comfortable in your body. See just what it takes to improve your body image by viewing the flyer catalog attached to the announcement email!
suicide
preventionmonth
RESOURCES&INFO
Seize The Awkward
Having a Conversation
Stories
Resources
National alliance on mental illness
Download Toolkit
In 2023 there were ~49,300 suicide deaths in the United States (about 14 7 deaths per 100,000 people). Link Here
Suicide is among the top causes of death for people ages 10–64 and is the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10–34. Link Here ; Link Here
Men account for most suicide deaths (male suicide rates are roughly four times higher than female rates), while certain groups non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaska Native and non-Hispanic White people have higher rates overall. Link Here
Firearms are the most common method, responsible for about 55% of suicide deaths (≈27,300 firearm suicides in 2023). Link Here
Quick note for readers: if you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for 24/7 support (suicide & crisis lifeline) Link Here
TIPS
TO REDUCE STRESS
It's no surprise that work can be stressful From managing deadlines to dealing with demanding bosses, your work day can create anxiety and frustrations that can be hard to manage. In this video, you'll learn simple ways to deal with stress at work before it evolves into burnout
LINK TO VIDEO HERE
COPING SKILLS TO STOP EVERYDAY STRESS FROM SPIRALING
Life’s stressors can send anyone into distressing thoughts and feelings that can be difficult to handle But the right coping skills can help us decrease anxious and depressed feelings, increase self-esteem, manage anger, and improve overall well‐being.
REFRAMING
Cognitive reframing involves looking at a situation from a slightly different perspective to identify alternative (often more positive or less distorted) ways of understanding it
JOURNALING
Write down your current thoughts, what you think caused them, and how you’re feeling because of them. How your thoughts relate to your feelings and actions is essential knowledge and key to making a change for the better.
EXPOSURE
Exposure therapy is a treatment that gradually exposes someone to situations, objects, or thoughts that trigger anxiety, such as heights or social situations.
DEEP BREATHING
Through deep breathing, you can release tension and stress that can contribute to unhelpful or negative thoughts.
GUIDED IMAGERY
Visualize yourself in one of your favorite places, maybe a peaceful beach or deep green forest.
GUIDED IMAGERY
Your behavior can directly affect your thoughts and feelings Engaging in certain activities can help to improve your mood and lessen stress.
Featured Resources Financial Wellness
How A Sinking Fund Can Help You Save
A sinking fund acts like a savings fund. It is funded with the extra income you predetermine to set aside to meet your purchase timeline. Planning for a big purchase? Businesses often use “sinking funds” to pay off debts and plan ahead for huge costs What is a sinking fund? It may sound like a bad thing, but it’s far from it A sinking fund is a savings fund used to prepare for future purchases. Instead of paying for the item after you purchase–while it sits on your credit card and accrues interest–you simply set aside a decided amount of money regularly to contribute towards getting that planned purchase. This can be anything from a new tv to a house.
In this article, you will learn the difference between sinking funds, traditional savings accounts, and emergency funds, the types of sinking funds, how to create a sinking fund and how many you should have
To read the full article, Click Here
rop
Economic Development Announcement at the Chamber
View the photo gallery from the economic development announcement at the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce.
Mexican Independence Day Inauguration
View the photo gallery from the ribbon cutting of the new Mexican Consulate at Plaza Frida, celebrating Mexican Independence Day.
UA Little Rock Trojan Soccer Field Ribbon Cutting
View the photo gallery from the ribbon cutting at the UA Little Rock Coleman Sports Complex celebrating their new turf soccer field.
Winthrop Rockefeller Day, Mayoral Engagment
View the photo gallery from the Winthrop Rockefeller Day mayoral engagement, where he was able to speak and fellowship with community members and partners.
Mobile City Hall: Grace United Church
View the photo gallery from Mobile City Hall, hosted by the City of Little Rock’s departments at Grace United Church on 9/8/25.
Community School Tour at Mabelvale Elementary
View the photo gallery from the visit and walkthrough of Mabelvale Elementary, a Community School here in Little Rock.
75 Commemoration of Incheon Lending th
View the photo gallery from the 75th Commemoration of Inchon Landing, a battle fought at Inchon during the Korean War.
Chicot Elementary Bank Grand Opening
Tuesday, September 16, 9:00 AM 1100 Chicot Road
CALS Main Library Ribbon Cutting
Saturday, October 4, 10:30 AM Main Library
RIBBON CUTTINGS PRESS
Workforce Development Press Conference
Monday, September 15, 9:00 AM City Hall
DLRP Food Truck/30 Crossing News Conference
Friday, September 19, 10:00 AM 30 Crossing Park
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board of Directors Meeting
Tuesday, September 16, 6:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Civil Service Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 8:00 AM
City Hall Board Chambers
Board of Adjustment Meeting
Thursday, September 18, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
City Beautiful Commission Meeting
Thursday, September 25, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
