Commissions

CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION:

The role of the City Beautiful Commission is to study, promote, aid, and implement steps to improve the appearance and quality of the environment in Paragould. Members are appointed by the Mayor to three year terms, and make their recommendations about city improvements to the City Council.  Meets the last Thursday of each month at 5 p.m.

DESIGNATED WARD REPRESENTATIVES:

Ward ISusan Youngblood(870) 236-1063
Ward IIRebecca Hoskins
(870) 215-3398
Ward IIIJohn White(870) 476-5430
Ward IVNeal Adams(870) 240-4973


AT LARGE MEMBERS OF COMMISSION:

Vicki Griggs
(870) 236-3374
Connie Whitman
(870) 335-3419


AIRPORT COMMISSION:

Members of the Airport Commission are appointed by the Mayor to five-year terms and have full power to manage, operate, improve and maintain the Paragould Municipal Airport and its facilities. The Commission also represents the city of Paragould before any state or federal authority having jurisdiction over the operation of public or private aircraft or airports. The Airport Commission meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 a.m.

Bryce Anderson
(870) 215-3919
Brock Atwill
(870) 215-6422
Jeremy Biggs, Councilman
(870) 215-2926
Rick Dickson
(870) 239-1134
Jeremy Edgar
(870) 215-7659
Andy Ford
(870) 239-1942
Lynn Ratliff
(870) 215-2899
Dr. Mack Shotts
(870) 239-1001

PARAGOULD LIGHT WATER AND CABLE:

Paragould Light Water & Cable is governed by a five-member body of commissioners. Paragould Light Water & Cable Board meetings are held at the Distribution Center at 1901 Jones Road. Regular meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 a.m. The meetings are open to the public and are broadcast live on cable channel 6.

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:

Dr. Mack Shotts

Mr. Bobby Kasserman

Mr. David Neighbors

Mr. Kelly Wright

Mr. Mark Miller


CABLE TV SELECTION COMMITTEE:

Teresa Branch 
Jennifer Schreit 
Mitchell Smith
Tommy Walden
Reba Wessell

PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION:

The Parks and Recreation Commission advises the City Council on matters concerning Paragould’s parks and encourages the development of the Paragould Parks and Recreation system. Members are appointed by the City Council to three-year terms. Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Community Center, 3404 Linwood Drive. For questions please contact James Kashak @ 870-239-7530.

Current Members:Bryce Anderson

Seth Dearing

Meagan Pickney

Jenilee Rogers

Shae Tullos

Drake Wallace


PARAGOULD PLANNING COMMISSION:

Members of the Paragould Planning Commission work on planning and development of the city, with special attention to issues such as water and sewage, fire hazard prevention, and promotion of public health. They are appointed to three year terms by the Mayor.

Meets the 1st Thursday night of the each month at 6 p.m. in the council meeting room at City Hall located at 301 W. Court St. Paperwork must be in the hands of the Commissioners, City Inspectors, Secretary, and City Clerk by Friday prior to the meeting on Thursday. All fees must be paid to City Clerk by the Friday before the meeting on Thursday.

Mike Finch, Chairman
311 N. 72nd St(870) 239-5335
Steve Adams, Vice Chairman
215 N. 23rd St(870) 236-2066
Brett Bradford
3317 Persimmon Ridge Rd(870) 215-2317
Marty Buchman
1000 Northwood Dr(870) 573-0190
Jake Bland
1833 Linwood Dr(870) 240-1811
Bill Mitchell
905 West Court St(870) 236-4878
Debbie Rawls
3203 Porter Dr(870) 476-4000