Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr. delivered his State of the City Address, detailing the city’s resilience, unity, and transformation. He highlighted Little Rock’s notable progress and how his administration is achieving results for 2026.
Mayor Scott emphasized that the city is poised to continue its record job growth, drive crime rates further down, and expand affordable housing through the new Housing Trust Fund. He also announced an incoming mobile market, a grocery store on wheels, bringing fresh food to local food deserts, alongside a new senior citizens center at The Centre at University Park.
The Mayor noted that the city is allocating an additional $1 million in technology for the Real Time Crime Center, and strengthening investments in code enforcement and beautification to combat blight and enhance public safety. This year, Little Rock will advance its Downtown core by investing in 30 Crossing Park and a $25 million renovation of River Market Hall. These projects add to the half-billion dollars invested downtown in recent years.
To enrich the quality of life and place, the city is launching “30 for 30,” an ambitious initiative to raise $30 million for parks by 2030. The city is inviting individuals, corporations, and philanthropic groups to contribute through the nonprofit City Parks Conservancy.
Watch the Mayor’s full remarks here.
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