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Mayor Copenhaver charts growth, infrastructure and public-safety investments in State of the City
Summary
Mayor Harold Copenhaver told the Jonesboro City Council on March 3 that the city finished 2025 with roughly $28.1 million in reserves and outlined investments in roads, a new public-safety center, parks and transit as the city plans for continued growth.
Mayor Harold Copenhaver delivered his sixth State of the City address at the March 3 Jonesboro City Council meeting, saying the city’s financial position is solid and outlining projects intended to prepare the city for continued growth.
“We wrapped up 2025 with $28,100,000 in reserves,” Copenhaver told the council, adding that $9,600,000 of that total is required by city policy. He credited the finance team for handling high transaction volumes and for the city’s 15 consecutive clean audits by the Arkansas legislative audit.
Copenhaver said private investment and new industry are fueling jobs, noting the chamber cut ribbons on about 150…
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