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'opportunity zones'

Mayor Frank Scott Jr.

Board of directors pulls at-large, mayoral powers ordinances

In a meeting Tuesday evening, the Little Rock Board of Directors voted to withdraw an ordinance that would restructure the board’s at-large positions, which are elected citywide, into “regional directors,” which would be elected only by residents who live within those regional districts.
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Board of Directors approves extended contract with law firm for Civil Service appeals

In a meeting Tuesday evening, the Little Rock Board of Directors approved a resolution that amends the city’s contract with Friday, Eldredge and Clark to represent the city in Civil Service Appeals from $45,000 per year to $130,000.
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Ground broken on North Little Rock development

Developers broke ground today on the Esplanade District, a 41-acre mixed-use development along the Arkansas River in North Little Rock that neighbors the Rockwater development to the west.

Mayor announces Opportunity Zone Task Force members

Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced the 20 members of his Opportunity Zone Task Force on Friday. The volunteer members will identify potential projects for Little Rock's four opportunity zones and present recommendations to the city on a "strategy" to attract investments in the zones. 
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City, White House officials say 'the light is green' for opportunity zone investments in Little Rock

In a "roundtable" meeting beginning Monday morning, Mayor Frank Scott Jr., White House staffers and city officials discussed the future of Little Rock's four opportunity zones and how investment in those areas could impact economic growth in the capital. 

Little Rock mayor, French Hill, White House officials meeting on opportunity zones

Mayor Frank Scott Jr., U.S. Rep. French Hill (R-Little Rock) and White House staffers are participating in a daylong discussion on Little Rock's opportunity zones.
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