A N N U A L R E P O R TClay | Craighead | Crittenden Lee | Mississippi | Phillips

EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

Cross | Greene | LawrencePoinsett | Randolph | St. Francis

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Thank you for taking time to learn more about the unique and exciting work being done through reNEW East Arkansas. This annual report celebrates our accomplishments for 2013 and projects a glimpse of what 2014 and beyond holds for our region.

As you review this report, you can clearly see that there has been extensive investment of time and treasure made by our communities and our region throughout this year. Our communities are regularly asked, “What skin do you have in the game?” or “What are you bringing to the table?” I believe this report is the starting point of our communities being able to succinctly answer that question. I have been pleasantly surprised not only by what reNEW East Arkansas has brought to the region, but more importantly by how this work has enhanced the investments that are already being made by our communities.

reNEW East Arkansas has provided away for our communities to build a transformational foundation for where they are headed. This e�ort has helped our leadership better understand how to build upon the existing assets of our people, location and infrastructure. We are committed to strengthening relationships with existing and new partners. We are focused on continuing to build leadership capacity and vision within our region.

I hope you will continue on this journey with our region. While we have a long and hard history, our compass is set along with our desire to forever change our story.

Wow! 2013 has been an exciting and fast paced year! As you will see from this report,east Arkansas has collaboratively risen to the challenge of making the most of this opportunity to evaluate our present and to plan for our future.

As we are transitioning to data driven planning and implementation, we have been energized by the true accomplishments of our communities, our region and our Planning and Development District. This report reflects the millions of dollars and tremendous volunteer hours that have been invested in east Arkansas over the past year. The information and stats that we provide here are connected to priorities identified in locally driven plans.

2014 holds even more exciting opportunities for reNEW East Arkansas. We continue to build on the priorities identified by our communities. We and our partners are committed to continuing to build the data platform used to

make informed development decisions, identifying how to better leverage existing regional assets, expanding public/private partnerships for our region, building leadership capacity in both the public and private sectors, developing lasting wealth creation for the people of our region and continuing to build stronger communities in east Arkansas.

As I like to say, “This is not an add water and stir situation.” Anyone associated with reNEW East Arkansas knows that this is a monumental challenge. At the same time, I am confident to my core that our region is up to the challenge. This is an opportunity for our region to set a transformational course for our future that is not dependent on our past.

MELISSA RIVERSExecutive DirectorEast Arkansas Planning& Development District

MAYOR GERALD MORRIS City of Piggott2013-14 EAPDDBoard Chairman

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Thank you for taking time to learn more about the unique and exciting work being done through reNEW East Arkansas. This annual report celebrates our accomplishments for 2013 and projects a glimpse of what 2014 and beyond holds for our region.

As you review this report, you can clearly see that there has been extensive investment of time and treasure made by our communities and our region throughout this year. Our communities are regularly asked, “What skin do you have in the game?” or “What are you bringing to the table?” I believe this report is the starting point of our communities being able to succinctly answer that question. I have been pleasantly surprised not only by what reNEW East Arkansas has brought to the region, but more importantly by how this work has enhanced the investments that are already being made by our communities.

reNEW East Arkansas has provided away for our communities to build a transformational foundation for where they are headed. This e�ort has helped our leadership better understand how to build upon the existing assets of our people, location and infrastructure. We are committed to strengthening relationships with existing and new partners. We are focused on continuing to build leadership capacity and vision within our region.

I hope you will continue on this journey with our region. While we have a long and hard history, our compass is set along with our desire to forever change our story.

Wow! 2013 has been an exciting and fast paced year! As you will see from this report,east Arkansas has collaboratively risen to the challenge of making the most of this opportunity to evaluate our present and to plan for our future.

As we are transitioning to data driven planning and implementation, we have been energized by the true accomplishments of our communities, our region and our Planning and Development District. This report reflects the millions of dollars and tremendous volunteer hours that have been invested in east Arkansas over the past year. The information and stats that we provide here are connected to priorities identified in locally driven plans.

2014 holds even more exciting opportunities for reNEW East Arkansas. We continue to build on the priorities identified by our communities. We and our partners are committed to continuing to build the data platform used to

make informed development decisions, identifying how to better leverage existing regional assets, expanding public/private partnerships for our region, building leadership capacity in both the public and private sectors, developing lasting wealth creation for the people of our region and continuing to build stronger communities in east Arkansas.

As I like to say, “This is not an add water and stir situation.” Anyone associated with reNEW East Arkansas knows that this is a monumental challenge. At the same time, I am confident to my core that our region is up to the challenge. This is an opportunity for our region to set a transformational course for our future that is not dependent on our past.

MELISSA RIVERSExecutive DirectorEast Arkansas Planning& Development District

MAYOR GERALD MORRIS City of Piggott2013-14 EAPDDBoard Chairman

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RESULTS 14-15

RECYCLING

REVOLVING LOAN FUND

16-17

18-19

20 CAPACITY BUILDING PUBLIC/PRIVATE

WEALTH CREATIONCOMMUNITY LIVABILITY

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8

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

QUALITY-OF-LIFE13

TOURISM12

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT11

INFRASTRUCTURE10

CRITTENDEN/MANILA

7 PHILLIPS/LAWRENCE

6 OSCEOLA/HUGHES

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

EAPDD STAFF

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RESULTS 14-15

RECYCLING

REVOLVING LOAN FUND

16-17

18-19

20 CAPACITY BUILDING PUBLIC/PRIVATE

WEALTH CREATIONCOMMUNITY LIVABILITY

9

8

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

QUALITY-OF-LIFE13

TOURISM12

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT11

INFRASTRUCTURE10

CRITTENDEN/MANILA

7 PHILLIPS/LAWRENCE

6 OSCEOLA/HUGHES

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EAPDD STAFF

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225VOLUNTEER HOURS

58VOLUNTEERS

JANUARY 14 & 15: OSCEOLA

Leaders in Osceola are developing new ways to improve the community’s quality-of-life in areas such as: housing, education, health care, small business assistance, downtown development, daycare, parks, and recreation.

FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 4: PHILLIPS COUNTY

JANUARY 29 & 30: HUGHES

191VOLUNTEER HOURS

44VOLUNTEERS

330VOLUNTEER HOURS

96VOLUNTEERS

MARCH 7 & 8: LAWRENCE COUNTY

114VOLUNTEER HOURS

32VOLUNTEERS

Hughes has a passion to restore the community, to rid the town of blight, to provide the best education to the children, and to ensure opportunity for any individual willing to work.

Phillips County has a location that allows access to the rest of the world. Its assets are many and the county’s plan includes leadership, pride, transparency, prosperity, and opportunity as these are the underpinnings for future success.

Lawrence County leaders recognize that they have an opportunity to capitalize on the natural wonders of their area. They will focuson enhancing the tourism assets and quality-of-life aspects of their communities, working together for the first time to do so.

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58VOLUNTEERS

JANUARY 14 & 15: OSCEOLA

Leaders in Osceola are developing new ways to improve the community’s quality-of-life in areas such as: housing, education, health care, small business assistance, downtown development, daycare, parks, and recreation.

FEBRUARY 28 & MARCH 4: PHILLIPS COUNTY

JANUARY 29 & 30: HUGHES

191VOLUNTEER HOURS

44VOLUNTEERS

330VOLUNTEER HOURS

96VOLUNTEERS

MARCH 7 & 8: LAWRENCE COUNTY

114VOLUNTEER HOURS

32VOLUNTEERS

Hughes has a passion to restore the community, to rid the town of blight, to provide the best education to the children, and to ensure opportunity for any individual willing to work.

Phillips County has a location that allows access to the rest of the world. Its assets are many and the county’s plan includes leadership, pride, transparency, prosperity, and opportunity as these are the underpinnings for future success.

Lawrence County leaders recognize that they have an opportunity to capitalize on the natural wonders of their area. They will focuson enhancing the tourism assets and quality-of-life aspects of their communities, working together for the first time to do so.

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39VOLUNTEERS

Leaders from throughout Crittenden County joined representatives from the small towns of Edmondson, Anthonyville, Turrell, Crawfordsville, Jennette, Jericho, and others to develop their own list of priorities. Infrastructure such as streets, water, wastewater, telecommunications, housing, and parks topped the list. These issues are crucial to the survival of the communities.

MARCH 27: MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

201VOLUNTEER HOURS

45VOLUNTEERS 136

33VOLUNTEERS

MARCH 11 & 13: CRITTENDEN COUNTY

MARCH 25 & 26: MANILA

Manila’s leaders revel in the opportunity to provide a quality living experience for those who want small-town values, excellent educational systems, well-maintained neighborhoods, and recreational opportunities rivalling any found in big cities.

Education, marketing and promotion, housing, infrastructure, downtown development, recreational amenities, health care,

crime reduction, and intergovernmental relations wererecognized as crucial to the future success of Mississippi County.

Countywide committees have been working hard to develop implementation plans around these priorities. This work could not

have been accomplished as e�ectively and e�ciently without a strong working relationship between reNEW East Arkansas and

Southern Bancorp Community Partner’s Delta Bridge Project.

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39VOLUNTEERS

Leaders from throughout Crittenden County joined representatives from the small towns of Edmondson, Anthonyville, Turrell, Crawfordsville, Jennette, Jericho, and others to develop their own list of priorities. Infrastructure such as streets, water, wastewater, telecommunications, housing, and parks topped the list. These issues are crucial to the survival of the communities.

MARCH 27: MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

201VOLUNTEER HOURS

45VOLUNTEERS 136

33VOLUNTEERS

MARCH 11 & 13: CRITTENDEN COUNTY

MARCH 25 & 26: MANILA

Manila’s leaders revel in the opportunity to provide a quality living experience for those who want small-town values, excellent educational systems, well-maintained neighborhoods, and recreational opportunities rivalling any found in big cities.

Education, marketing and promotion, housing, infrastructure, downtown development, recreational amenities, health care,

crime reduction, and intergovernmental relations wererecognized as crucial to the future success of Mississippi County.

Countywide committees have been working hard to develop implementation plans around these priorities. This work could not

have been accomplished as e�ectively and e�ciently without a strong working relationship between reNEW East Arkansas and

Southern Bancorp Community Partner’s Delta Bridge Project.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Locally-driven steering committees continue to pursue projects to enhance the region’s infrastructure in partnerships with organizations such as EAPDD.

DIRECTLY FUNDED WITH EAPDDTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$25,346,460.71INVESTMENTS

in street improvement projects for the EAPDD counties. $2,090,583.25in water and waste water improvement projects forthe EAPDD counties.$2,829,428.00

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Leaders throughout east Arkansas have sought innovative ways to attract and maintain businesses, large and small, in the region.

872 JOBSANTICIPATED

in existing business or industry expansions.$1,478,496.00

to support new business recruitment.$1,625,000.00

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Locally-driven steering committees continue to pursue projects to enhance the region’s infrastructure in partnerships with organizations such as EAPDD.

DIRECTLY FUNDED WITH EAPDDTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

$25,346,460.71INVESTMENTS

in street improvement projects for the EAPDD counties. $2,090,583.25in water and waste water improvement projects forthe EAPDD counties.$2,829,428.00

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Leaders throughout east Arkansas have sought innovative ways to attract and maintain businesses, large and small, in the region.

872 JOBSANTICIPATED

in existing business or industry expansions.$1,478,496.00

to support new business recruitment.$1,625,000.00

THROUGH PROJECTS RECEIVING DIRECTTECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM EAPDD

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TOURISM

East Arkansas features many dynamic tourist

attractions that are hidden jewels of the region.

Communities are beginning to collaborate to

promote such assets – as a region.

$480,617,121.00* TOURISM DOLLARS

IN THE EAPDD

travel-generated jobs5,457*travel-generated local tax dollars$9,316,316.00visitors2,087,166*

Through reNEW East Arkansas, local steering

committees have identified local, regional and

cultural tourism as 3 out of 10 top strategies.

Here is why tourism is important for EAPDD:

*Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism 2012 Annual Report

QUALITY-OF-LIFE

Communities are dedicated to improving the rich quality-of-life that already exists for east

Arkansas in an e�ort to bring new opportunity to the region.

120,451+ PERSONS IMPACTED

invested into the 26,000 square foot Miracle Leaguefield which will o�er 28 separate handicap accessiblesports features, with direct technical assistancefrom EAPDD.

$101,400.00

investment for a tornado-safe shelter capable ofaccommodating 100 people in the City of Peach Orchardwhich is located in an area that experiencesabove average tornado activity and more than 20% ofthe population is over age 65.

$122,646.00

KaBOOM! Grant awarded to the City of Edmondson,population 427, to upgrade and maintain city park. $750.00

BY QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROJECTS WITH DIRECT TECHNICALASSISTANCE BY EAPDD

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TOURISM

East Arkansas features many dynamic tourist

attractions that are hidden jewels of the region.

Communities are beginning to collaborate to

promote such assets – as a region.

$480,617,121.00* TOURISM DOLLARS

IN THE EAPDD

travel-generated jobs5,457*travel-generated local tax dollars$9,316,316.00visitors2,087,166*

Through reNEW East Arkansas, local steering

committees have identified local, regional and

cultural tourism as 3 out of 10 top strategies.

Here is why tourism is important for EAPDD:

*Arkansas Department of Parks & Tourism 2012 Annual Report

QUALITY-OF-LIFE

Communities are dedicated to improving the rich quality-of-life that already exists for east

Arkansas in an e�ort to bring new opportunity to the region.

120,451+ PERSONS IMPACTED

invested into the 26,000 square foot Miracle Leaguefield which will o�er 28 separate handicap accessiblesports features, with direct technical assistancefrom EAPDD.

$101,400.00

investment for a tornado-safe shelter capable ofaccommodating 100 people in the City of Peach Orchardwhich is located in an area that experiencesabove average tornado activity and more than 20% ofthe population is over age 65.

$122,646.00

KaBOOM! Grant awarded to the City of Edmondson,population 427, to upgrade and maintain city park. $750.00

BY QUALITY-OF-LIFE PROJECTS WITH DIRECT TECHNICALASSISTANCE BY EAPDD

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RESULTS

East Arkansas Planning & Development communities haveprovided local match investments toward their own future.

AGENCY

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

LOCAL MATCH

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

$6,180,833.00Delta Regional Authority $1,150,000.00General Improvement Fund $5,010,631.65

WORK CONTINUES

2012 steering committees keptworking through2013! They had 651

VOLUNTEER HOURS

354VOLUNTEERS

As part of the housing element of the reNEW East Arkansasprogram, stakeholder meetings were held with local o�cialsand area boards of realtors/landlord associations.These meetings were attended by logging in 2013.194

VOLUNTEER HOURS109VOLUNTEERS

A regional transportation subcommittee was formed in 2013to begin addressing how east Arkansas can attract strategic infrastructure that aligns with local and regional priorities.

reNEW East Arkansas partnered in 2013 with a team from the Clinton School of Public Service to examine ways to assess healthy foods accessibly in two counties in east Arkansas. This partnership will develop a region-wide approach to such issues in 2014 and beyond.

Total local match to projects funded with EAPDD technical assistance:

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reNEW East Arkansas (HUD/DOT/EPA) $445,626.92

$12,787,091.57

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RESULTS

East Arkansas Planning & Development communities haveprovided local match investments toward their own future.

AGENCY

Arkansas Economic Development Commission

LOCAL MATCH

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

$6,180,833.00Delta Regional Authority $1,150,000.00General Improvement Fund $5,010,631.65

WORK CONTINUES

2012 steering committees keptworking through2013! They had 651

VOLUNTEER HOURS

354VOLUNTEERS

As part of the housing element of the reNEW East Arkansasprogram, stakeholder meetings were held with local o�cialsand area boards of realtors/landlord associations.These meetings were attended by logging in 2013.194

VOLUNTEER HOURS109VOLUNTEERS

A regional transportation subcommittee was formed in 2013to begin addressing how east Arkansas can attract strategic infrastructure that aligns with local and regional priorities.

reNEW East Arkansas partnered in 2013 with a team from the Clinton School of Public Service to examine ways to assess healthy foods accessibly in two counties in east Arkansas. This partnership will develop a region-wide approach to such issues in 2014 and beyond.

Total local match to projects funded with EAPDD technical assistance:

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reNEW East Arkansas (HUD/DOT/EPA) $445,626.92

$12,787,091.57

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RECYCLING

in recycling investments awarded to East ArkansasRecycling & Solid Waste Management District (EARSWMD). $202,692.00of recyclable materials collected by the EARSWMD.3.6 TONS in E-waste investments awarded to EARSWMD.$127,500.00

3.1 TONS of E-waste collected by EARSWMD.

$252,994.00 recycling investments administered by EARSWMD.

30 waste haulers licensed within the EARSWMD.

3600 TONS waste tires collected and disposed of withinthe EARSWMD.

*EARSWMD consists of the six southern counties within the EAPDD

$583,186.00TOTAL RECYCLING INVESTMENTS

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RECYCLING

in recycling investments awarded to East ArkansasRecycling & Solid Waste Management District (EARSWMD). $202,692.00of recyclable materials collected by the EARSWMD.3.6 TONS in E-waste investments awarded to EARSWMD.$127,500.00

3.1 TONS of E-waste collected by EARSWMD.

$252,994.00 recycling investments administered by EARSWMD.

30 waste haulers licensed within the EARSWMD.

3600 TONS waste tires collected and disposed of withinthe EARSWMD.

*EARSWMD consists of the six southern counties within the EAPDD

$583,186.00TOTAL RECYCLING INVESTMENTS

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REVOLVING LOAN FUND

East Arkansas Planning & Development District’s Revolving LoanFund (RLF) program is to support small business development.

$200,000.00INVESTED IN EMERGENCY SERVICES

BUSINESS TO RETAIN 8 JOBS ANDKEEP LOCAL BUSINESS OPEN

RLF assists entrepreneurs who are not able to secure traditionalfinancing and is designed to grow and retain local jobs.

$90,000.00INVESTED IN A LOCAL SANITATIONBUSINESS, WHICH CREATED 3 JOBSAND ALLOWED FOR CONTINUATIONOF SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN COUNTIES.

Approximately $1,000,000.00 to loan with average loans between

$50,000.00 - 200,000.00.

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REVOLVING LOAN FUND

East Arkansas Planning & Development District’s Revolving LoanFund (RLF) program is to support small business development.

$200,000.00INVESTED IN EMERGENCY SERVICES

BUSINESS TO RETAIN 8 JOBS ANDKEEP LOCAL BUSINESS OPEN

RLF assists entrepreneurs who are not able to secure traditionalfinancing and is designed to grow and retain local jobs.

$90,000.00INVESTED IN A LOCAL SANITATIONBUSINESS, WHICH CREATED 3 JOBSAND ALLOWED FOR CONTINUATIONOF SERVICES FOR SOUTHERN COUNTIES.

Approximately $1,000,000.00 to loan with average loans between

$50,000.00 - 200,000.00.

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CAPACITY BUILDING • PUBLIC PRIVATE

looks beyond the work done in 2013 to build capacity by providingand equipping regional leadership, both elected and private,with the tools they need to create prosperity in theirrespective communities.

EAPDD will intentionally develop partnerships with the public sector,along with the private and non-private sectors, to strategicallyleverage resources to benefit the region.

EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

WEALTH CREATION • COMMUNITY LIVABILITY

Building Data Platform to Measure Capacity and Progress

Continuing Infrastructure and Housing Focus

Improved Leveraging of Underutilized Assetsto Advance Priorities

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In 2014, EAPDD will continue to support economic and community development inour region that improves the quality-of-life for our people. In addition to our regularservices, we will focus on the following:

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CAPACITY BUILDING • PUBLIC PRIVATE

looks beyond the work done in 2013 to build capacity by providingand equipping regional leadership, both elected and private,with the tools they need to create prosperity in theirrespective communities.

EAPDD will intentionally develop partnerships with the public sector,along with the private and non-private sectors, to strategicallyleverage resources to benefit the region.

EAST ARKANSAS PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT

WEALTH CREATION • COMMUNITY LIVABILITY

Building Data Platform to Measure Capacity and Progress

Continuing Infrastructure and Housing Focus

Improved Leveraging of Underutilized Assetsto Advance Priorities

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In 2014, EAPDD will continue to support economic and community development inour region that improves the quality-of-life for our people. In addition to our regularservices, we will focus on the following:

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EAPDD BOARD OF DIRECTORS EAPDD STAFF

BRIAN THOMPSONSenior Community Liaison/

reNEW East ArkansasProject Manager

JUDGE GARY HOWELLClay County

MAYOR GERALD MORRISCity of Piggot

MAYOR DEWAYNE PHELANCity of Corning

JUDGE ED HILLCraighead County

MAYOR HAROLD PERRINCity of Jonesboro

JUDGE WOODY WHEELESSCrittenden County

MAYOR FRANK FOGLEMANCity of Marion

JUDGE JACK CAUBBLECross County

MAYOR BOB STACYCity of Wynne

MR. TERRY WOODARDCity of Wynne

JUDGE JERRY SHIPMANGreene County

MAYOR MIKE GASKILLCity of Paragould

JUDGE DALE FREEMANLawrence County

JUDGE JIM KEASLERLee County

MAYOR JIMMY WILLIAMSCity of Marianna

JUDGE RANDY CARNEYMississippi County

MAYOR JAMES SANDERSCity of Blytheville

JUDGE DON GENTRYPhillips County

MAYOR ARNELL WILLISCity of Helena-West Helena

MR. LEON PHILLIPSCity of Helena-West Helena

JUDGE CHARLES NIXPoinsett County

MAYOR SHEILA WALTERSCity of Trumann

JUDGE DAVID JANSENRandolph County

JUDGE GARY HUGHESSt. Francis County

MAYOR LAWRENCE OWENSCity of Hughes

MR. JERRY WOODARDCity of Jonesboro

MR. EOISE TRICECity of Moro

Mayor Gerald Morris

Judge Don Gentry

Judge Gary Hughes

Mayor James Sanders

Mayor Jimmy Williams

PRESIDENT1ST VICE PRESIDENT

2ND VICE PRESIDENTSECRETARYTREASURER

MELISSA RIVERSEast Arkansas Planning& Development DistrictExecutive Director

JAMIE WRIGHTreNEW East ArkansasProject Coordinator

JAMIE BROCKWELLAdministrative Assistant

ELIZABETHMONTGOMERY

Environmental ServicesCoordinator

EMILY HATHCOCKSenior Grants Administrator

SHERMAN SMITHCommunity Liaison

ANITA MANUELOperations Manager

TIM PHILLIPSEnvironmental ServicesManager

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EAPDD BOARD OF DIRECTORS EAPDD STAFF

BRIAN THOMPSONSenior Community Liaison/

reNEW East ArkansasProject Manager

JUDGE GARY HOWELLClay County

MAYOR GERALD MORRISCity of Piggot

MAYOR DEWAYNE PHELANCity of Corning

JUDGE ED HILLCraighead County

MAYOR HAROLD PERRINCity of Jonesboro

JUDGE WOODY WHEELESSCrittenden County

MAYOR FRANK FOGLEMANCity of Marion

JUDGE JACK CAUBBLECross County

MAYOR BOB STACYCity of Wynne

MR. TERRY WOODARDCity of Wynne

JUDGE JERRY SHIPMANGreene County

MAYOR MIKE GASKILLCity of Paragould

JUDGE DALE FREEMANLawrence County

JUDGE JIM KEASLERLee County

MAYOR JIMMY WILLIAMSCity of Marianna

JUDGE RANDY CARNEYMississippi County

MAYOR JAMES SANDERSCity of Blytheville

JUDGE DON GENTRYPhillips County

MAYOR ARNELL WILLISCity of Helena-West Helena

MR. LEON PHILLIPSCity of Helena-West Helena

JUDGE CHARLES NIXPoinsett County

MAYOR SHEILA WALTERSCity of Trumann

JUDGE DAVID JANSENRandolph County

JUDGE GARY HUGHESSt. Francis County

MAYOR LAWRENCE OWENSCity of Hughes

MR. JERRY WOODARDCity of Jonesboro

MR. EOISE TRICECity of Moro

Mayor Gerald Morris

Judge Don Gentry

Judge Gary Hughes

Mayor James Sanders

Mayor Jimmy Williams

PRESIDENT1ST VICE PRESIDENT

2ND VICE PRESIDENTSECRETARYTREASURER

MELISSA RIVERSEast Arkansas Planning& Development DistrictExecutive Director

JAMIE WRIGHTreNEW East ArkansasProject Coordinator

JAMIE BROCKWELLAdministrative Assistant

ELIZABETHMONTGOMERY

Environmental ServicesCoordinator

EMILY HATHCOCKSenior Grants Administrator

SHERMAN SMITHCommunity Liaison

ANITA MANUELOperations Manager

TIM PHILLIPSEnvironmental ServicesManager

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