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Centerton to dissolve Parks & Recreation advisory board, mayor plans bylaws rewrite before reconstituting

5668879 · August 13, 2025
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Summary

The council voted to dissolve the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board after staff and the board chair reported poor attendance and a mismatch between the board’s expectations and its advisory role; the mayor said the city may reestablish a redefined board after the community center opens.

The Centerton City Council adopted Ordinance 2025-40 on Aug. 12 to dissolve the city’s Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, following staff reports that the board had low participation and confusion over its role.

Background: Staff and council members said the advisory board had become ‘‘blurred’’ in purpose. Anthony (city staff) told the council board members often did not attend meetings and the group at…

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