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Jonesboro aldermen adopt 2024 millage, narrowly approve monthly financials
Summary
At its July 9 meeting, the Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen adopted Resolution 2024-007 setting the 2024 millage and approved the monthly financials on a 3–2 vote after an unsuccessful motion to table the financials.
The Town of Jonesboro Board of Aldermen on July 9 adopted Resolution 2024-007 to set the 2024 millage and approved the municipal financial statements for the period under review.
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m. at the Charles Garrett Community Center. After routine opening items and a unanimous vote to approve the agenda, aldermen took up approval of the minutes and the financials. A motion to table the financials, made by Alderman Devin Flowers, failed. Following a review of the documents, Alderman James Ginn moved to approve the financials; the motion passed 3–2. Aldermen Nia Johnson, James Ginn and Robbie Siadek voted yes; Devin Flowers and Robert Hunter voted no.
On a separate motion, Alderman Devin Flowers moved and Alderman Nia Johnson seconded adoption of Resolution 2024-007, “Adoption of Millage Tax 2024.” The board voted unanimously to approve the resolution.
The meeting record does not include additional detail on revenue estimates, rates, or the millage rate adopted beyond the resolution title in the minutes. The board did not record any amendments or conditions tied to the financials vote in the minutes provided.
The board adjourned after brief closing remarks from aldermen and Mayor James “Spike” Harris.
