City Council discusses police station location amid bond referendum confusion

In the quiet chambers of Jonesboro's city hall, members of the Capital Improvement Bonds Task Force gathered to chart a path forward for the city's future. The meeting, held on June 3, 2025, was primarily focused on the selection of a location for a new police station, a topic that has stirred considerable interest among residents.

As discussions unfolded, it became clear that the task force aimed to clarify any misconceptions surrounding the ongoing bond referendum. Some community members had mistakenly believed that the meeting would decide whether to move forward with the bond itself. Task force members emphasized that their focus was solely on determining the site for the new facility, not on the bond's approval. “Our meeting today is simply a location selection committee,” one member stated, reinforcing the point that the decision was about where to build, not if the project would proceed.

The urgency of the police station project was echoed throughout the meeting, with members expressing a strong consensus on the need for the facility. “We absolutely need to do that,” one member affirmed, highlighting the importance of the new station for community safety.

As the meeting drew to a close, the task force acknowledged the necessity of public engagement. While this particular gathering did not include a forum for public comments, plans were made to ensure that future meetings would provide an opportunity for community input. “Next meeting, we will have a forum for public comment at that time,” a member assured, signaling a commitment to transparency and community involvement.

With the agenda wrapped up, the task force adjourned, leaving behind a sense of purpose and clarity about the next steps in the city’s development. As Jonesboro moves forward, the focus remains on building a safer community, one decision at a time.