Mayor Jerry Jackson and Chief of Police Chris Graddy were invited to speak to the Harrison District Board of Realtors on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Western Sizzlin’ about the sunset provision on the two ordinances that govern the general fund quarter-percent sales tax and the half-percent sales tax for infrastructure. Voters have continued to renew these taxes every eight years. To continue planning for growth and to provide services to the community, the City Council voted unanimously to ask voters to remove the provision that requires a vote every eight years. Jackson and Graddy stressed, “This is not a tax increase.”

Early voting begins Feb. 17 and election day is March 3.

Here are more facts about the March 3 election from our elected City Clerk James White.

Good news we can share!!! Dollar General has completed negotiations with the building owners and will soon return to Downtown Harrison. Thank you to all involved in making this possible!

Save the date!

Here's a draft of the March 3 election ballot.

Thank you, Harrison Daily Times, for covering the City Council meeting last week. A video is available on the city's website for viewing at:

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-proceedings-2026/22846423

Thank you, Harrison Daily Times, for covering the City Council meeting last week.

The location for today's Historic District Commission meeting has been moved from the Admin Conference Room to the Council Chambers. The meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. today.

The public hearing held on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 5:30 p.m. went without any negative comments or discussion. Business owner Connie Cash had questions about the District expanding to cover more contributing structures. Downtown business owner and chairman of Main Street Harrison said he was excited for this commission and how it would help preserve the downtown historic district. Business owner Beverly DeWitt said she was very excited about the local control the Historic District Commission would have and to have answers for questions like "what kind of windows do I need." COO Wade Phillips explained that the Commission will be responsible for overseeing the process once everything has been approved.

If you are interested in purchasing or restoring historical buildings downtown, this information will be very valuable to you.

The Harrison Historic District Commission is scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Monday, January 12, in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below to see documents relevant to the meeting.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/historic-district-commission/histdistcomm-2026/1.12.26-histdistcommmeeting/24179047

Early voting begins Tuesday, Feb. 17. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.
THIS IS NOT A TAX INCREASE!

Mayor Jackson is loving the ideas from citizens about the Hole in the Square. Be sure to email them to info@HarrisonAR.gov. That is the only way we can share them with him. Thank you! Keep the great ideas and photos coming!

Did you know there is public transportation available in Harrison?

Here is the information and a link to the schedule.
North Arkansas Transportation Service provides two essential transportation options for our community: Direct Transportation and City Bus Service.
Our Direct Transportation service offers scheduled rides for a wide range of needs, not just medical appointments. We provide transportation for work, school, shopping, community programs, and more, helping residents stay connected and maintain their independence.
To schedule your appointment for direct transportation:
870-741-8008
Our City Bus Service is a fixed-route system within Harrison, providing residents with a dependable way to travel for daily activities and essential services. See the flyer below for city bus pickup locations.
To request a ride for the city bus:
870-416-1634
ridewithnats.org

Early voting begins Feb. 17, and Election Day is March 3.

An item has been added to the agenda for the Thursday night, Jan. 8, Harrison City Council meeting. You can follow the link below to see the new agenda and additional documents, including one called "Grant Explanation from COO Wade Phillips" which addresses the newest item.

https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/january-8%2C-2026%2C-preview/23108745

If you are interested in Tax Credits for downtown projects, this free seminar is for you.

Boone County is still under a burn ban. NO OUTSIDE BURNING!