Wynne, AR
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WynneAR averageUS Census ACS
Median home value
$125,300 Typical home value $140,348 +0.1% yr/yr · +19.9% 5-yr
Municipal budget
Total revenue$8.9M (FY2023)
Total spending$8.4M (FY2023)
Taxes$5.2M (FY2023)
Debt outstanding$29K (FY2023)
Spending per resident$1,017 (FY2023)
Recent meetings
Tue Jul 14, 2026
City Council
City Council considers hiring Crafton Tull for north O Street bridge report
The Wynne City Council will meet to receive department reports and discuss a request to hire Crafton Tull. The proposed contract is for a preliminary engineering report regarding the north O Street bridge.
- Request to hire Crafton Tull for preliminary engineering report for north O Street bridge
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
I
nvocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes June 9, 2026
Department Reports:
Jase Long – Parks & Recs Director
Devyn Arens – Public Works Director
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water General Manager
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
N
ew Business:
1. Request to Hire Crafton Tull to do Preliminary Engineering
R
eport for north O Street bridge
Tue Jun 9, 2026
City Council
City Council to consider O St Bridge replacement and Pickleball project financing
The Wynne City Council will discuss officer hours, a Planning Commission reappointment, and several resolutions. The body is deciding on grant funding for infrastructure and property acquisitions.
- Resolution 6-9-2026 A: DRA Grant for Replacement of O St Bridge
- Ordinance 923: Financing for Pickleball Project
- District Court E-Citation spending of $2500 +tax
- Resolution 6-9-26 C: Final approval for property purchase for EDA Street Grant
- Resolution 6-9-2026 B: Placing a lien on condemned property
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✓ Decided: Council approves pickleball courts financing with emergency clause
The Wynne City Council approved Ordinance 923, authorizing financing with First Financial Bank for construction of four pickleball courts with food truck hookups, and enacted the emergency clause. The council also approved converting the part-time Code Enforcement/Animal Control officer to full-time, reappointed James Nickerson to the Planning Commission, approved a $2,500 E-citation software purchase, and passed three resolutions related to a DRA grant, a nuisance lien, and EDA Grant Street Project property acquisitions.
- Adopted Ordinance 923 authorizing financing for four pickleball courts with food truck hookups (unanimous)
- Enacted emergency clause for Ordinance 923 (unanimous)
- Approved increasing Code Enforcement/Animal Control officer to full-time (unanimous)
- Reappointed James Nickerson to Planning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved $2,500 + tax for E-citation software for District Court (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 6-9-2026 A for DRA grant application for O Street Bridge replacement, with city portion of $64,041.22 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 6-9-2026 B for nuisance abatement lien certification (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 6-9-2026 C authorizing property acquisitions for EDA Grant Street Project (unanimous)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes May 12, 2026
Department Reports:
Jase Long – Parks & Recs Director
Devyn Arens – Public Works Director
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water General Manager
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Increase hours for Code Enforcement/Animal Control officers
2. Reappoint James Nickerson to Planning Commission
3. Approve spending for District Court E-Citation $2500 +tax
4. Resolution 6-9-2026 A DRA Grant for Replacement of O St Bridge
5. Resolution 6-9-2026 B Place a lien on condemned Property
6. Resolution 6-9-26 C Final approval for purchase of property for EDA
Street Grant
7. Ordinance 923 Financing Pickleball Project
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
June 9, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, BILLY FOWLER, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER
MILLER, JOSHUA WYATT, BUCK MORRIS, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS, TYLER
WAYMIRE; a quorum was declared. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present. City Attorney, Kevin A.
Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Wyatt and seconded by Councilperson Morris and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on May 12, 2026 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Daniel Getchell, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, and Jennifer Hobbs, Mayor all provided monthly
reports. On the motion of Councilperson Nichols and seconded by Councilperson Miller, and by
consent of all members present, the department reports presented were approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs requested Council approval to increase the hours and
turn the part-time Code Enforcement/Animal Control officer position into a full-time position. After
further discussion, on the motion of Councilperson Morris, second by Councilperson Wyatt, and by
consent of all members present, the request was approved.
For the Second item of business, Mayor Hobbs as …
Fri May 1, 2026
City Council
Wynne City Council to consider sale of bucket truck
The City Council will meet to receive reports from city department directors. The body will also consider a resolution to sell a bucket truck and a proclamation for Building Safety Month.
- Resolution 5-12-2026 to sell bucket truck
- Proclamation for Building Safety Month
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✓ Decided: Council approves sale of municipal property to Cherry Valley
The Wynne City Council met on May 12, 2026, and approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting, accepted monthly department reports, and passed Resolution 5-12-2026 authorizing the sale and transfer of certain municipal personal property to the City of Cherry Valley, Arkansas. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no other substantive decisions.
- Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 regular council meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly department reports from Police, Public Works, Parks & Recreation, Fire, and Mayor (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 5-12-2026 authorizing sale and transfer of municipal personal property to Cherry Valley, AR (unanimous)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes April 14, 2026
Department Reports:
➢ Jase Long – Parks & Recs Director
➢ Devyn Arens – Public Works Director
➢ Blake Marotti – Wynne Water General Manager
➢ Kory Ward – Fire Chief
➢ Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Proclamation for Building Safety Month
2. Resolution 5-12-2026 Sell Bucket Truck
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
May 12, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, BILLY FOWLER, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER
MILLER, JOSHUA WYATT, BUCK MORRIS, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS; a quorum was
declared. TYLER WAYMIRE was absent. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present. City Attomey, Kevin
A. Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by Councilperson Miller and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on April 14, 2026 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Daniel Getchell, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, and Jennifer Hobbs, Mayor all provided monthly
reports. On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by Councilperson Miller, and by consent
of all members present, the department reports presented were approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented a Proclamation for Building Safety Month, May
2026.
For the Second item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented and read in its entirety Resolution 5-12-2026,
“A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF CERTAIN MUNICIPAL
PERSONAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF CHERRY VALLEY, ARKANSAS; AND FOR OTHER,
PURPOSES”. After further discuss …
Wed Apr 1, 2026
City Council
Council to review 2024 audit, vote on property condemnations and projects
The Wynne City Council will review the 2024 audit, hear department reports, and vote on several new business items including property condemnations, asset auctions, a court agreement change, and approvals for an EDA grant street project and a downtown pickleball project.
- Review of 2024 Audit
- Remove assets from Public Works and send to auction
- Change to agreement with Cherry Valley for District Court
- Resolution 4-14-2026 A Condemn Property
- Resolution 4-14-2026 B Condemn Property
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✓ Decided: Council approves $370,699 land offers for EDA Grant Street project
The Wynne City Council approved offering full appraised value for land needed for the EDA Grant Street project connecting Falls to Lemons, totaling $370,699 to two landowners. The council also accepted the 2024 clean audit, approved auctioning two surplus vehicles, condemned two properties as nuisances, and approved moving forward with the pickleball project. A change in Cross County District Court funding was noted but no action was taken.
- Approved offering $265,000 to Jethro Harrell Development Inc. and $105,699 to Evolve Bank and Trust for EDA Grant Street project land (10-1, Nelson opposed)
- Accepted 2024 clean audit and approved for filing (unanimous)
- Approved removing 2000 Ford F-350 Bucket Truck and 6' Land Pride bush-hog from asset list and auctioning via Witcher Auctions (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 4-16-2026 A condemning structure at 216 Tennessee Street as nuisance (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 4-16-2026 B condemning structure at 713 N Wilson Street as nuisance (unanimous)
- Approved moving forward with pickleball project and putting it out for bid (unanimous)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes March 10, 2026 meeting
Department Reports:
Jase Long – Parks & Recs Director
Devyn Arens – Public Works Director
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water General Manager
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Review of 2024 Audit
2. Remove assets from Public Works and send to auction
3. Change to agreement with Cherry Valley for District Court
4. Resolution 4-14-2026 A Condemn Property
5. Resolution 4-14-2026 B Condemn Property
6. Approve purchase of property for EDA Grant (street Project)
7. Approve Pickleball project downtown
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
April 14, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, BILLY FOWLER, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER
MILLER, JOSHUA WYATT, BUCK MORRIS, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS, and TYLER
WAYMIRE; a quorum was declared. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present. City Attorney, Kevin A.
Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by Councilperson Miller and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on March 10, 2026 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Daniel Getchell, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, and Jennifer Hobbs, Mayor all provided monthly
reports. On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by Councilperson Miller, and by consent
of all members present, the department reports presented were approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented the results of the 2024 Audit and asked the
Council to accept the results (it was a clean audit) and approve for filing. After further discussion, on
the motion of Councilperson Wyatt, second by Councilperson Davis, and by consent of all members
present, the Council accepted the results of the audit and approved it for filing.
For the …
Sun Mar 1, 2026
City Council
Wynne City Council to consider Bowden St. bridge study and property purchases
The City Council will review a feasibility study for the Bowden St. bridge and the purchase of Lighthouse Barber Shop. Members will also discuss the acquisition or financing of a 2026 roll off truck and the condemnation of a nuisance property.
- Resolution 3-10-2026A: Feasibility Study for Bowden St. bridge
- Purchase of Lighthouse Barber Shop
- Ordinance 922: Disclosure of doing business with Cross County Realty
- Purchase or financing of 2026 Roll off truck (Ordinance 923)
- Resolution 3-10-2026B: Condemn Nuisance Property
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✓ Decided: Council approves $110K purchase of Lighthouse Barber Shop for demolition
The Wynne City Council approved the purchase of the Lighthouse Barber Shop at 603 East Canal Avenue for $110,000, plus a $6,000 demolition bid from Darrick Perdew. They also adopted Ordinance 922, allowing city officials to contract with the city, and approved a $104,790 rolloff truck purchase. Resolutions for a bridge replacement and a nuisance property condemnation were also passed.
- Approved Resolution 3-10-26 A for bridge replacement on County Road 619 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of Lighthouse Barber Shop for $110,000 and $6,000 demolition bid (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 922 authorizing city officials to contract with the city (9-0-1 abstention)
- Approved purchase of 2026 Mack Granite Galbreath Rolloff for $104,790 cash (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 3-10-26 B condemning structure at 102 E. Jackson Street (unanimous)
- Approved Cross County Health Department as new ordinance posting place (unanimous)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes February 10, 2026 meeting
Department Reports:
Jase Long – Parks & Recs
Devyn Arens – Public Works
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Resolution 3-10-2026A Feasibility Study for Bowden St.
bridge
2. Purchase of Lighthouse Barber Shop
3. Ordinance 922 disclose doing business with Cross County
Realty
4. Purchase or Finance 2026 Roll off truck (Ordinance 923 if
Financing)
5. Resolution 3-10-2026B Condemn Nuisance Property
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
March 10, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, BILLY FOWLER, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER
MILLER, JOSHUA WYATT, BUCK MORRIS, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS, and TYLER
WAYMIRE; a quorum was declared. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present. City Attorney, Kevin A.
Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by Councilperson Miller and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on February 10, 2026 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Richard Dennis, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, Blake Marotti, Wynne Water, and Jennifer Hobbs,
Mayor all provided monthly reports. On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by
Councilperson Nelson, and by consent of all members present, the department reports presented were
approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented and read in its entirety Resolution 3-10-26 A,
“A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF WYNNE TO UTILIZE
FEDERAL-AID MONIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PROJECT: Bridge Replacement on County Road
619 (Structure No. 22899).” After further discussion, on the motion of Councilperson Morris, second
by Coun …
Sun Feb 1, 2026
City Council
Wynne City Council to vote on 2025 and 2026 budget amendments
The City Council will consider resolutions to amend the 2025 and 2026 budgets. The meeting also includes the adoption of 2026 miscellaneous budgets and reports from city department directors.
- Resolution 2-10-2026 A: Amend 2025 Budgets
- Resolution 2-10-2026 B: Amend 2026 Budgets
- Resolution 2-10-2026 C: Adopt 2026 Miscellaneous Budgets
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✓ Decided: Wynne City Council approves three budget resolutions
The Wynne City Council met on February 10, 2026, and approved three budget-related resolutions. The first amended the 2025 General Fund budget, the second amended the 2026 General Fund and Parks and Recreation budgets, and the third adopted 2026 miscellaneous budgets for several city funds. All resolutions were approved unanimously by consent of all members present.
- Approved Resolution 2-10-26 A amending 2025 General Fund budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2-10-26 B amending 2026 General Fund and Parks and Recreation budgets (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2-10-26 C adopting 2026 miscellaneous budgets (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of January 13, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted monthly department reports (unanimous)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes January 13, 2026 meeting
Department Reports:
Jase Long – Parks Director
Devyn Arens – Public Works Director
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water General Manager
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Resolution 2-10-2026 A Amend 2025 Budgets
2. Resolution 2-10-2026 B Amend 2026 Budgets
3. Resolution 2-10-2026 C Adopt 2026 Miscellaneous Budgets
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
February 10, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on February 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, BILLY FOWLER, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER
MILLER, JOSHUA WYATT, BUCK MORRIS, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS, and TYLER
WAYMIRE; a quorum was declared. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present. City Attorney, Kevin A.
Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Nelson and seconded by Councilperson Morris and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on January 13, 2026 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Richard Dennis, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, Blake Marotti, Wynne Water, and Jennifer Hobbs,
Mayor all provided monthly reports. On the motion of Councilperson Morris and seconded by
Councilperson Miller, and by consent of all members present, the department reports presented were
approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented and read in its entirety Resolution 2-10-26 A,
“A RESOLUTION AMENDING 2025 GENERAL FUND AND BUDGETS AS FOLLOWS:
GENERAL FUND - GENERAL REVENUES, GENERAL FUND - GENERAL
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT., ACT 833.” After further discussion, on the motion of
Councilperson Morris, second by Councilperson Miller, …
Tue Jan 13, 2026
City Council
Wynne City Council to consider box grader purchase and DRA grant
The City Council will review the organization of the city by code and a DRA grant for Mueller. Members will also discuss the purchase of a box grader from Hobbs Equipment and the state of the city address.
- Resolution 1-13-2026 B: Approval for DRA grant for Mueller
- Ordinance 922: Purchase of a box grader from Hobbs Equipment
- Resolution 1-13-2026 A: Approval for travel and trainings
- Organization of the City by Code 14-43-501
- Repairs on the Chamber Room sound system
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✓ Decided: Council approves AV repair, box grader purchase
The Wynne City Council approved several routine items, including the annual organization of the council, resolutions for official expenses and a DRA grant application, and a $2,280.68 AV system repair bid. A motion to buy a box grader from Hobbs Equipment failed, but a subsequent motion to purchase it from Greenway Equipment for $2,298.40 was approved. The meeting also included department reports and the mayor's State of the City address.
- Approved minutes of Dec 10, 2025 meeting
- Accepted monthly department reports
- Approved Organization of City Council under A.C.A. §14-43-501
- Approved Resolution 1-13-25 A for official expenses to AML meetings and trainings
- Approved Resolution 1-13-26 B for DRA grant application and designated officials
- Approved $2,280.68 AV system repair bid from 2 Geeks Repair (1 no vote)
- Denied motion to accept box grader bid from Hobbs Equipment (5-3)
- Approved $2,298.40 box grader purchase from Greenway Equipment (1 recusal)
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Wynne City Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Invocation
Pledge
Roll Call
Approval of Minutes December 9, 2025 meeting
Department Reports:
Jase Long -Parks & Recs
Devyn Arens – Public Works
Blake Marotti – Wynne Water
Kory Ward – Fire Chief
Richard Dennis – Police Chief
New Business:
1. Organization of the City by Code 14-43-501
2. Resolution 1-13-2026 A Approval for Travel & Trainings
3. Resolution 1-13-2026 B Approval for DRA grant for Mueller
4. Repairs on the Sound System in the Chamber Room
5. Purchase of Box Grader for Public Works
6. Ordinance 922 to purchase from Hobbs Equipment if council approves
lowest price on the box grader
7. State of the City Address
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MINUTES OF THE WYNNE CITY COUNCIL
January 13, 2026
The Wynne City Council met at Wynne City Hall on January 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. with Mayor
JENNIFER HOBBS presiding. The roll was called, and the following councilpersons answered to
their names: CHRIS DAVIS, RICKY MCDANIEL, STEVIE NELSON, LESTER MILLER, JOSHUA
WYATT, LISA CARTER, JASON NICHOLS, and TYLER WAYMIRE; a quorum was declared.
BUCK MORRIS and BILLY FOWLER were not in attendance. City Clerk, Emily Watts, was present.
City Attorney, Kevin A. Watts, was present.
On the motion of Councilperson Wyatt and seconded by Councilperson Miller and by consent of all
Members present, the minutes of a regular council meeting held on December 10, 2025 were approved,
accepted, and filed as prepared by the City Clerk.
Richard Dennis, Wynne Police Department, Devyn Arens, Public Works, Jase Long, Parks &
Recreation, Kory Ward, Wynne Fire Department, Blake Marotti, Wynne Water, and Jennifer Hobbs,
Mayor all provided monthly reports. On the motion of Councilperson Nichols and seconded by
Councilperson Wyatt, and by consent of all members present, the department reports presented were
approved and accepted.
For the First item of business, Mayor Hobbs presented documentation under A.C.A. §14-43-501 for
the Organization of City Council to be approved annually in January. She stated Wynne City Council
follows these guidelines and provides for Audience Comments not to exceed (3) three minutes per
person. Any person that wishes to add som …
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $988,560 | MATTHEWS SWEET POTATO FARM Department of Agriculture · 2000005726/4100016308/SWEET POTATO BULK FRESH PROC |
| $188,499 | KGH INVESTMENTS LLC Department of Homeland Security · PURCHASE ORDER FOR THE LEASE OF 14 COMMERCIAL PADS LOCATED AT KGH INVE |
| $186,642 | PROGRESSIVE ELDERCARE SERVICES, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: 4TH QTR FY 23 TOTAL CNH EXPENDITURE |
| $134,566 | COPPERAS CREEK INVESTMENTS LLC Department of Homeland Security · TO PROVIDE PAD LEASE SERVICES FOR MHU/TT IN SUPPORT OF THE JOINT FIELD |
| $133,466 | PROGRESSIVE ELDERCARE SERVICES, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY24 FINAL EXPENSE REPORT |
| $129,011 | MATTHEWS SWEET POTATO FARM Department of Agriculture · 2000005726/4100016307/SWEET POTATO BULK FRESH PROC |
| $126,000 | HICKS BROTHERS WELDING LLC Department of Justice · REPAIR HOUSING UNIT STAIRS LOW I INSTITUTION - ALPHA, BRAVO AND CHARLI |
| $111,384 | DOUBLE M DISTRIBUTION INC Department of Justice · BREAD ITEMS 1ST QTR 2023 |
| $107,541 | DOUBLE M DISTRIBUTION INC Department of Justice · BREAD ITEMS 1ST QUARTER FY 2024 |
| $101,001 | PROGRESSIVE ELDERCARE SERVICES, INC Department of Veterans Affairs · EXPRESS REPORT: FY25 JAN/FEB EXPENSE REPORT |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
🌐 County-level context (Cross County)
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Traffic fatalities1 (1 pedestrian · 2024)
Business establishments369 (3,646 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$848/mo (235 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy28.7% (low numeracy 44% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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Permitted housing units
The money — in
source: Census gov-finance & state comptrollerBudget
Revenue$8.9M
Spending$8.4M
Revenue ran ahead of operating spending this year.
Debt load LOW
Outstanding debt$29K
Debt-to-revenue0.00×
Debt-load index25 / 100
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Outcomes — economic mobility
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