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Springdale mayor touts growth, grants and new projects in State of the City address
Summary
Mayor Lawrence Hawkins outlined Springdale's 2026 priorities including population growth, new and continued services, energy-efficiency and EV charging grants, and place-making initiatives; department heads presented parks, public works, police, fire, health and development updates.
Mayor Lawrence Hawkins III opened Springdale's 2026 State of the City by calling attention to the city's steady growth, intergovernmental partnerships and service expansions. "The vision for the city of Springdale is to be a place that makes all people that live, work, shop, eat, and play feel welcome," Hawkins said, and he cited efforts to expand walking and biking connectivity and maintain the city's Tree City standing.
Hawkins and City Administrator Brian Dewell highlighted recent grant awards and infrastructure plans that city leaders say will reduce operating…
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