About LJ Bryant

LJ is a Jonesboro City Council member, where he has served for the past 7 years. He has held positions of leadership on the Finance Committee, Public Services Committee, Public Works Committee, Nominating and Rules Committee, and Stormwater Drainage Committee.

 

  • LJ was appointed by both Governor Asa Hutchinson and Governor Mike Beebe to the State Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force.
  • LJ received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hendrix College.
  • LJ received a Master’s Degree in Workforce Development Education from University of Arkansas.
  • LJ has held a Real Estate license since 2010.
  • LJ currently owns Cain & Daniels, a Commercial Debt Settlement company.
  • LJ owned and operated one of the nation’s largest chain of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service locations for 10 years. He served on the national franchise advisory council.
  • LJ owns a small farm in rural Poinsett County.
  • LJ is married to the former Rebekah Shackelford and they have a new baby daughter, Lyla.

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Strategic Goals & Objectives.
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Strategic Goals & Objectives

Goal 1

Reduce crime by any means necessary to align with state and national averages. Work closely with Prosecuting Attorney, Police Chief, Sheriff, US Attorney, and other partners to accomplish this.

Goal 2

Reduce the poverty rate from 22.4% to get in line with State rate.

Goal 3

Fund a comprehensive trail system with a combination of local, private, non-profit, state, and federal funds.

Goal 4

Reduce the mosquito population with a meaningful plan and fund it.

Goal 5

Reach out to more students on ASU campus. Learn their goals and help them achieve those goals after graduation by making the city more desirable for young people.

Goal 6

Achieve financial viability and sustainability for Jonesboro.

Goal 7

Make Jonesboro user friendly toward developers, industry leaders, and others who interact with city staff.

Goal 8

Reorganize the Mayor’s office and city government. Reduce the staff and create more direct reporting to the Mayor from department heads.

Goal 9

Achieve total transparency in all city operations.

Goal 10

Develop and maintain outside partnerships – both inside and outside of other agencies and governmental bodies.

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870-293-6124
Jonesboro, AR
campaign@ljbryant.com