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Plan Jonesboro public input meetings scheduled for March

Plan Jonesboro public input meetings scheduled for March

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Jonesboro, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – Community members wanting to give input on the future of the City of Jonesboro can do so at the two Plan Jonesboro meetings scheduled for March.

The first meeting is set for Thursday, March 12, from 4-6 p.m. at Refuge Church, located at 1404 Stone St. The second is set for Thursday, March 19, from 5-7 p.m. at His Way Holiness, located at 3306 Shelby Drive, Suite C.

Source: City of Jonesboro

“Residents are encouraged to share what they value most about their community and provide feedback,” a City of Jonesboro Facebook post announcing the meetings said. “Your voice matters. Join the conversation and help create a shared vision for Jonesboro’s future.”

The first public input meeting for Plan Jonesboro occurred Feb. 13. During that meeting, topics frequently brought up by residents included improving traffic conditions, investing in area schools, and attracting and retaining young professionals, especially recent Arkansas State University graduates.

| READ MORE: Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

The survey for Plan Jonesboro can also be taken online. Click here to do so. Additionally, details regarding upcoming events and what Plan Jonesboro has learned through resident feedback so far can be found here.

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