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 I | Susan Youngblood | (870) 236-1063 |
| Ward II | Rebecca Hoskins | (870) 215-3398 |
| Ward III | John White | (870) 476-5430 |
| Ward IV | Neal 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 |