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Committee advances Jonesboro private act to align elections and clarify local duties
Summary
The committee forwarded House Bill 2,647, a Jonesboro private act that clarifies vice mayor duties, makes the recorder director of finance, and aligns municipal elections with county elections in August beginning with the 2028 cycle.
Representative Alexander introduced a private act requested by the Town of Jonesboro to clarify the role of the vice mayor, designate the recorder as director of the Department of Finance, and align town elections with county elections in August beginning with the 2028 election cycle.
Alexander said the change aims to increase voter participation and harmonize election timing with neighboring jurisdictions. Committee members asked no further questions, and the clerk reported a 10–0 vote to send House Bill 2,647 to the State and Local Committee.
