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Clinton council backs revival of Arkansas federal surplus property program
Summary
The Clinton City Council unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Arkansas governor and legislature to restore the state-run federal surplus property program, saying small and rural municipalities rely on affordable surplus equipment.
The Clinton City Council on its regular meeting voted unanimously to adopt a resolution urging state leaders to revive Arkansas’s federal surplus property program.
The measure, read in full by the presiding chair, calls on the governor and the Arkansas General Assembly to explore sustainable funding or partnerships to restore the program and directs the city to forward copies to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, the Arkansas Legislative Council and the local legislative delegation. The resolution was recorded as 2025-9.
The mayor said Clinton had benefited previously from the program and argued small towns rely on it for vehicles, emergency gear and other equipment. "Clinton certainly use it. Small towns absolutely need. I support it," the mayor said during debate.
Council members voted yes on the motion to adopt. The roll call recorded Barnes Hastings, Lynch, Pistol Ward and Williams voting in favor; no dissents were recorded.
Why it matters: Supporters told the council the program helped local governments buy high-quality items at steep discounts and that its closure disproportionately harms small and rural municipalities that cannot otherwise afford durable equipment.
The council forwarded the adopted resolution to the agencies named in the text and listed its support with the Arkansas Municipal League, which has urged lawmakers to re-evaluate the program’s funding model.
