The Mayor's New Plans for Jonesboro, Oh My!

5/15/2023 (Permalink)

Mayor Copenhaver has big plans for Jonesboro.

Being affiliated with Rotary Club of Jonesboro, SERVPRO gets the opportunity to be a part of an organization of business and professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, help build goodwill and better friendships, eradicate polio, and more. As we meet once a week and become more involved in the community, speakers come and inform members about current events and other organizations.  

Mayor Harold Copenhaver spoke earlier this month and delivered an encouraging speech on his plans for Jonesboro. Mayor Copenhaver served as a member of the Board of the Jonesboro Rotary Club. The club was thrilled he was able to clear his schedule for a moment.

The mayor started his speech by discussing the proactivity that Jonesboro has been focusing on regarding the topics that have been predicted for the upcoming presidential election. Security and crime are the two main topics that Jonesboro is prioritizing to create better living in Jonesboro.

There will be a shift in how many days police officers get off work due to working long hours. We need officers well rested and alert to keep Jonesboro safe.

So far, Mayor Copenhaver has dedicated over $3 million to technology and infrastructure upgrades to provide more safety and lower crime. This includes installing more sky cops to help solve crime quickly, traffic count, pedestrian safety, and more.

More than 70% of students do not have the technology to continue their education at home. Ritter Communications donated $4.5 million to make sure this is no longer the case. Banks and other organizations have also donated over half a million dollars to fund future projects in Jonesboro.