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.