North Little Rock notebook

’20 deadline near for women’s hall

The deadline for nominations for the 2020 Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame is Monday.

The goal of the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame is to honor women whose contributions have influenced the direction of Arkansas in their community or state, according to a news release.

Inductees can be anyone, alive or deceased, who was born in or achieved prominence within the state, or was a resident of Arkansas for an extended period after achieving prominence here or elsewhere.

Those inducted must have made a major effect on the lives of others and helped elevate the status of women within the state, nation or around the world.

Categories include arts, athletics, business, community service, conservation, education, government, health, humanities, philanthropy, politics, sciences and theology.

Nominations may be made for specifically named individuals or for groups of women who may have been associated with a significant event or movement.

Nominations will be accepted online at www.ARWomensHallOfFame.com.

An event celebrating the 2020 class will be held Aug. 27 at the Statehouse Convention Center. Tickets and tables can be purchased at www.ARWomensHallOfFame.com or by calling (501) 372-5959.

Vote set on funds for aiding project

The City Council will vote Monday on whether to use $80,000 to acquire multiple new rights of way in order to implement the Levy Jump Start project.

Mayor Joe Smith sponsored the resolution that claims the costs of right-of-way acquisition cannot come out of Jump Start funds and will need to be pulled from the city’s general fund.

The City Council passed in 2016 a resolution approving and accepting the Jump Start implementation plans for revitalization of and improvements to the Park Hill and Levy neighborhoods.

An earlier measure, Resolution 8408 that was adopted in 2013 by the City Council, expressed support of application to Metroplan for Jump Start project funds for the revitalization of existing communities.

Alderwoman says no on reelection bid

Alderwoman Beth White won’t seek reelection in 2021 after saying she feels her time on the City Council is “complete.”

At the Feb. 24 meeting, White announced her intention to leave the council at the end of the year.

In an interview Wednesday, White said she doesn’t have any future political plans when it comes to the city.

White has been a part of the City Council since 2009. She said she is proud of the time she has spent on the council.

“I am proud to be a part of a City Council who spent wisely and saved wisely,” she said.