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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fort Smith public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Convenience store with gas sales at Jenny Lind and Jackson
Directors Settle, Martin, and Kemp pushed back hard on the proposed $2.3 million Jenny Lind extension, calling it an unwanted cut-through that would speed traffic through Fianna Hills. They want neighborhood input sessions before any vote.
FCRA land use authority dispute
Director George Catsavis pressed whether the city can revoke the Fort Chaffee Redevelopment Authority's land use authority, calling the arrangement 'a nightmare' for developers. The city attorney will review the governing documents and report back.
Demolition of chronic blighted properties
Three long-neglected houses will come down after years of failed enforcement, including one where the owner died and one with squatters. The city will demolish and lien the properties.