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Parks deputy director: staffing at 82%; department recommends pay and process changes to retain workers

Little Rock Parks and Recreation Commission · February 11, 2026
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Deputy Director Angela Nelson told the commission the parks department is operating at about 82% of budgeted positions with recruitment and onboarding delays; she recommended competitive pay adjustments, retention bonuses and streamlined hiring processes to reach a 90% staffing goal.

Deputy Director Angela Nelson presented department staffing data and exit-interview findings to the commission, saying the department "still remain[s] at 82%" of budgeted positions. Nelson identified recruitment challenges for specialized roles (CDL-required maintenance positions and some recreation roles), onboarding delays tied to…

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