Local Events

  • Monday, Nov. 13th at 6:30 p.m. - November Democratic Party of Benton County Monthly Meeting in Downtown Bentonville (Arvest Conference Room directly behind the square) - Meet some of the Democratic candidates who have filed to run in 2024!

  • Tuesday, Nov. 14th at 5:30 p.m. - Bentonville School Board Meeting (500 Tiger Blvd); Agenda will include a vote on the proposal to build affordable housing for teachers by the HS. If you would like to voice your opinion in support (this is very welcome); you must sign up early HERE. For more information about the project see 40/29 and Arkansas Advocate reporting.

  • Sunday, Nov. 19th from 2 - 4 p.m. - Caitlin Draper for Arkansas Campaign Kickoff at Veterans Memorial Park (4451 N Vantage Dr., Fayetteville); great opportunity to meet the Third Congressional District Candidate Caitlin and learn more about her campaign

  • Sunday, Dec. 3rd from 6 - 8 p.m. - Joint Benton and Washington County Democratic Parties Holiday Party at Black Apple in Springdale (321 E Emma Ave.); more details to come

Community Involvement Opportunities

Democratic Party of Benton County Holiday Parade Participation:

Come lead off holiday and campaigning season with us! Join your fellow Democrats in spreading the holiday cheer, smiles, and laughs as we connect with the local communities. We will be handing out candy again along side our escort, Rudolf (the best looking vehicle in NWA)!

Rogers Christmas Parade:

  • Date: Friday, December 1, 2023

  • Line Up: TBD

  • Line Up Location: TBD

  • Parade Start: 6:30 PM

Bentonville Christmas Parade

  • Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

  • Line Up Time: TBD

  • Line Up Location: TBD

  • Parade Start: 6:00PM

Once the exact time and location for the line up is confirmed by the parade organizers you will receive an email/text with that information.

Sign Up to Walk in a Parade!

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Municipal Government Awareness

Bella Vista

  • Next Council Mtng: Monday, Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. (2483 Forest Hills Blvd) - Work Session

  • Items of Note:

    • Bella Vista is asking for public input on zoning and development regulations. From the city: Choose any topic, such as streets, sidewalks, design standards, lighting, landscaping, etc. Dream big, think bold, and imagine a Bella Vista that exceeds your expectations. Your feedback will directly impact our future planning and development efforts, creating a Bella Vista that you can be proud of. Survey link HERE.

    • Mercy Way Bridge ribbon cutting will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15th

Bentonville

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. (305 SW A St.)

  • Items of Note:

    • Virtual coffee chat with the Mayor and the Water Utilities Director on Nov. 21st at 8 a.m.; register HERE

    • Bentonville is looking for residents to give their opinion on the priorities of growth for the city. Find more information about the Plan Bentonville project HERE. Participate in the survey HERE.

    • Last call for applications for the Mayor’s Community Council. App deadline is Sat., Nov. 18th. Go HERE for more information.

Cave Springs

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. (134 N. Main St.) - Work Session

Centerton

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. (210 Municipal Dr.)

  • Items of Note:

    • The City of Centerton is taking applications for a position(s) on the Centerton Advertising and Promotion Commission. Applicant must be an owner or manger of a business in the tourism industry or restaurant, which collect the hotel and restaurant tax. Contact Mayor Bill if interested.

Gravette

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. (202 Main St. NE) - Committee of the Whole

  • Items of Note:

    • Election Day Tuesday - Registered voters residing in the city of Gravette will vote for or against a new 0.75% sales and use tax (replacing the existing tax of the same amount approved in 2016). Read the entire bond question HERE. Vote from 7:30 - 7:30 at the Gravette Civic Center (401 Charlotte St.)

Lowell

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. (216 N. Lincoln St.)

Pea Ridge

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m. (911 Weston St.) - Committee of the Whole

Rogers

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. (301 W. Chestnut)

  • Items of Note:

    • Annual Leaf pickup for the city will be held from Dec. 4th - 8th; see flyer HERE.

Siloam Springs

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. (400 N. Broadway)

Springdale

  • Next Council Mtng: Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. (201 Spring St.)

  • Items of Note:

    • Springdale will be moving to CARDS Holdings for solid waste services starting Dec. 1st.; more information HERE.

County Government Awareness

Benton County Quorum Court

Due to construction of a new Quorum Courtroom in the Benton County government building in downtown Bentonville, members of the Quorum Court will be meeting at the Rogers Office (2111 W. Walnut St.) during November scheduled meetings. Due to space limitations, the meetings will only be audio recorded. Follow the County’s Facebook page for the latest information.

State Government Awareness

94th General Legislative Assembly:

Right-of-center think tank, Opportunity Arkansas of Little Rock, published a report to legislators outlining a plan to eliminate Arkansas income tax. Read more from Worth Sparkman with Axios NW Arkansas HERE.

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“Details for getting to zero are "fuzzy," Nic Horton, founder and CEO of Opportunity Arkansas, told Axios.”

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders:

Election Information

2023 Bentonville Annual School and Gravette Special Election:

Registered voters residing in the Bentonville School District can vote on the annual school millage (this vote does NOT impact the current school millage). School millage questions (regardless if there is no change requested by the district) must be presented to voters annually.

Registered voters residing in the city of Gravette will vote for or against a new 0.75% sales and use tax (replacing the existing tax of the same amount approved in 2016). Read the entire bond question HERE.

Day of Voting: Gravette Civic Center (401 Charlotte Street S.E., Gravette) from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. on November 14th.

Candidate Filing!

Candidate filing period ends Nov. 14th at noon! I’ll send a special email later this week covering who filed for what!

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