The Harrison City Council is scheduled to meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 8, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road. Follow the link below for a preview of the meeting.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/city-council-proceedings-and-archives/city-council-meeting-previews-2026/january-8%2C-2026%2C-preview/23108745
The council meeting will be preceded by a public hearing at 5:30 p.m. in the same location to gather public input on an ordinance regarding the Downtown Harrison Historic District. Follow the link below to see documents relevant to the hearing.
Kastle Graphics was busy putting up a new sign downtown!!!! Welcome Provalus!
Rishav Sharma met with Mayor Jerry Jackson and told him 2025 had been a good year for the Holiday Inn Express and Hampton Inn, and he looked forward to investing more into the community. Pictured from left, Rishav Sharma, Owner of SAR Hospitality, LLC d.b.a Holiday Inn Express & Suites; RAS Hospitality, LLC d.b.a Hampton Inn; Lela Upton, General Manager of Holiday Inn Express & Suites; and Mayor Jerry Jackson.
Early voting begins Feb. 17. Election Day is March 3.
The city has partnered with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for blood drives this year. CBCO services our hospital with blood donated from citizens of the Ozarks. If you are a former Red Cross Blood Donor, your credits can be transferred to CBCO. Mention that fact at the beginning of your interview process. Thank you for helping save lives right here in our community!
Boone County is still under a burn ban until further notice.
The following is information for Harrison voters. Early Voting for the Primary Election begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3.
Sign up today for the Community Blood Center blood drive on Wednesday, Jan. 7 from 9:30-3:30.
r citizens need to know …
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Primary Election, residents in the city limits will be asked to cast their vote for or against removing the sunset clause in the extension of a sales tax that has been in place for decades.
There are two separate taxes on the ballot. One is a 0.50% percent (half-percent) infrastructure tax originally approved by voters in 1994, and the other is a 0.25% (quarter-percent) tax approved in 2002, which is divided between police, fire, and general funds. Both taxes included sunset clauses that require renewal every eight years. Both have always been approved by voters every eight years. Harrison still has the lowest sales tax rate of any city our size in the state.
They support infrastructure, police, fire, and general services to address ongoing needs that will always exist. In my opinion, these taxes should never have included sunset provisions.
Sunset clauses are appropriate for projects that have a defined endpoint, such as the 0.25% tax used to build Creekside, which will expire once the project is fully paid off. Infrastructure and public safety, however, are permanent necessities, and the funding mechanisms for them should reflect that reality.
This is not a tax increase. We want voters to be fully informed before casting their ballot. Please take the time to review the department reports as they are released, ask questions, and engage in the process. If you need clarification, my office and our department heads are always available. This decision affects the future of Harrison, and your understanding matters.
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in the Primary Election, residents in the city limits will be asked to cast their vote for or against removing the sunset clause in the extension of a sales tax that has been in place for decades.
There are two separate taxes on the ballot. One is a 0.50% percent (half-percent) infrastructure tax originally approved by voters in 1994, and the other is a 0.25% (quarter-percent) tax approved in 2002, which is divided between police, fire, and general funds. Both taxes included sunset clauses that require renewal every eight years. Both have always been approved by voters every eight years. Harrison still has the lowest sales tax rate of any city our size in the state.
They support infrastructure, police, fire, and general services to address ongoing needs that will always exist. In my opinion, these taxes should never have included sunset provisions.
Sunset clauses are appropriate for projects that have a defined endpoint, such as the 0.25% tax used to build Creekside, which will expire once the project is fully paid off. Infrastructure and public safety, however, are permanent necessities, and the funding mechanisms for them should reflect that reality.
This is not a tax increase. We want voters to be fully informed before casting their ballot. Please take the time to review the department reports as they are released, ask questions, and engage in the process. If you need clarification, my office and our department heads are always available. This decision affects the future of Harrison, and your understanding matters.
Thank you, Harrison Daily Times and Lee Dunlap, for capturing this photo of our firefighters fighting fire. Please note that Boone County is currently under a burn ban due to the dry conditions. No outside flames.
Here's an important update from the Boone County District Judge Wes Bradford.
There is a County-wide burn ban in place until further notice, posted by County Judge Robert Hathaway.
Don't miss this fun on Thursday, Jan. 1. Hurry and get registered!!!
Mike Nabors (left) invited Mayor Jerry Jackson (right) to participate in the retirement celebration for Tim Stretton, who began working at the Mill before its completion and then continued as the head baker for more than 25 years. Congratulations, Tim Stretton.
Also on Christmas Eve, a fire alarm was activated at the Smurfit Westrock plant. Thankfully, there was no fire, and the B-Shift firefighters decided to practice setting up the ladder truck. Chief Marc Lowery said that firefighters never miss an opportunity to train. Thank you, HFD. A citizen submitted this photo of the ladder truck in action.
City Hall will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1. Offices will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2. As always, you can make payments at harrisonar.gov 24/7.
There will be no changes to trash service this week! Thank you, LRS. Happy New Year!
James White
Tue, Dec 30, 12:29 PM (20 hours ago)
to Council, Department, Press/Media
A public hearing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in council chambers at City Hall, 118 Industrial Park Road, immediately prior to the full council meeting at 6. The purpose is to gather public input regarding the Historic Harrison District Commission. The commission is then scheduled to meet at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan 12, in the Administrative Conference Room at City Hall to begin work on the report the commission must submit to the city council. Follow the link below to see the preview folder of documents relevant to the Jan. 8 public hearing. A draft copy of the December 1 commission meeting minutes is also included in the folder.
https://www.harrisonar.gov/documents/historic-district-commission/public-hearing-documents-01-08-2026/22997729
LRS will not operate on Christmas Day.
City offices will be closed, Dec. 24-26.
