City Of Siloam Springs

?? Mark Your Calendar – One Month Away! ?? Join Mayor Judy Nation, City Administrator Allan Gilbert, and local leaders at the 2024 State of the City. Hear about this year's achievements and discover the exciting plans for 2025! ?? Date: November 14 ?? Time: 2 PM ?? Location: Berry Performing Arts Center, John Brown University 1400 W Valley Drive, Siloam Springs, AR Save your seat ?? https://bit.ly/3yZeWsY Stay informed and discover what’s next for Siloam Springs!

?? UPCOMING MEETING ?? Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, October 15, for the City Board of Directors Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 400 N Broadway St., Siloam Springs. ?? Agenda: https://lnkd.in/gJ8ERypA ?? Watch Live: https://lnkd.in/gpPcxdnW or Cox Channel 245 ? Questions about Agenda Items? Reach out to our staff: https://lnkd.in/g3hcMYsH Stay informed and connected with your community!

On Saturday, our community came together for Love Siloam, a day dedicated to service and giving back. From cleaning the creek to building ramps, picking up litter, folding clothes for donation, and more, volunteers stepped up in every way to make a difference. Thank you to everyone who helped brighten Siloam Springs with your time and effort! ??

?? Prepare to make your voice heard in the upcoming election! Early voting starts Monday, October 21 and runs through Monday, November 4, with Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. HELPFUL RESOURCES Benton County Voter Tools & Election Hub: vote.bentoncountyar.gov/ Arkansas Pocket Guide to Voting: bit.ly/4eEZnGa ON THE BALLOT Sample Ballot: https://bit.ly/3NkwZgr Sunday Sales: bit.ly/3NGqFAp Annexation: bit.ly/3zIQpc1 MUNICIPAL CANDIDATES Mayor: Judy Nation Board of Directors Position 5: Reid Carroll, Kevin Williams, Jason Lanker Board of Directors Position 6: Mark Long, Nathan Gunneman, Brad Burns Board of Directors Position 7: David Allen, Don Clark

?? LAKE FRANCIS PROJECT UPDATE ?? This Saturday, October 12, Tri Star will be paving the east half of the Lake Francis Project area, from the railroad to the east side of the Aspen Street intersection. Please note that the street will be closed during paving. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this project!

?? NOW HIRING: City Engineer ?? Join our team as a City Engineer! Key Responsibilities: - Oversee engineering design and provide technical engineering support. - Review private development proposals and administer capital improvement projects. - Address public technical inquiries and develop engineering solutions for public projects. To apply and see more job openings, visit https://bit.ly/4gUnEJY. The City of Siloam Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Siloam Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital or veteran status, political status, disability status or other legally protected status.

?? Let’s talk about annexation! Residents of Siloam Springs and those in the proposed annexation area will have the opportunity to vote on this issue during the November 5, 2024, election. ??? We’re here to answer your questions and provide resources about the annexation process. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a Q&A series to address some of the most common questions! __ Why is the City of Siloam Springs considering annexation? ?? Growth & Development: The City is growing, with a population increase of about 3% each year and around 30 people moving to Northwest Arkansas daily. To manage this growth responsibly, Siloam Springs is considering annexation to ensure there’s space for future development. ?? Supporting Sustainable Growth: Annexation brings new land into the City, allowing for planned, managed development. This ensures land use is strategic and that transportation networks are planned in advance. ?? Keeping Utility Rates Lower: By expanding the City’s utility customer base, annexation helps maintain lower utility rates in the long term. New streets, utilities, and services will be developed by private developers, reducing taxpayer costs. ?? Cost-Effective Timing: Annexing land before development is up to 355% cheaper than doing so after utilities are established by other providers. This timing avoids the costly process of buying out existing utility providers, such as Carroll Electric. ??? Orderly Growth Management: Annexation helps prevent unmanaged and unregulated expansion by applying proper zoning. Even without annexation, growth will continue, but it may be unplanned and difficult to regulate. __ For more questions and information about annexation, visit siloamsprings.com or stay tuned for our Q&A posts! ??

??? Annexation on the November 5th Ballot ??? Curious about annexation? Have questions like: What is annexation? Who can vote? What are the benefits? What is the cost? Join us TOMORROW, Thursday, October 3rd at 4 - 6 PM, for the Annexation Open House at the Siloam Springs Public Library! This event is your chance to ask questions, get information, and connect with city staff. Representatives from various city departments will be there to help! ?? Event Details: What: Annexation Open House When: Thursday, October 3rd, 4–6 PM Where: Siloam Springs Public Library For more info, visit: siloamsprings.com. See you there!

SAVE THE DATE! Join Mayor Judy Nation, City Administrator Allan Gilbert, and local officials for the 2024 State of the City! Hear about key accomplishments from this year and exciting projects planned for 2025. November 14 | 2 PM Berry Performing Arts Center, John Brown University 1400 W Valley Drive, Siloam Springs, AR Save your seat at https://bit.ly/3yZeWsY Stay informed and see what’s ahead for Siloam Springs!

?? Join Us for the Annexation Open House! ?? Join us this Thursday, October 3rd, from 4 to 6 PM at the Siloam Springs Public Library (205 E. Jefferson Street) to learn more about the upcoming annexation proposal that will be on the November 5th ballot! This is a great opportunity to engage directly with city staff and ask any questions you may have. Representatives from various city departments will be present to provide information and address your concerns. “Our aim is to address any questions residents may have about the annexation proposal appearing on the November ballot,” Community Development Director Kris Paxton said. “We want to ensure that everyone has the information they need to understand how this could impact our community.” ??? Event Details: What: Annexation Open House When: Thursday, October 3rd Time: 4 to 6 PM Where: Siloam Springs Public Library For more info, visit https://lnkd.in/g2XRDk5w. We hope to see you there!