Elected to the Board :2020
Served: January 2021 to present
Occupation: Chief Court Clerk for Bowie County

Education:
Graduate of Arkansas High School, Class of 1990
Bachelors in Business Administration

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Economic Development Committee
Emergency Medical Systems Committee

Solid Waste Management Committee

Priorities as a Director:

Improving infrastructure and the delivery of necessary services.
Public Safety
Promoting an environment that attracts and retains business.
Being assessable
Following up and following through for the citizens of Ward One

Area of Special Interest:
I love volunteer work and currently volunteer at Hospice of Texarkana.
Care, compassion and concern for the needs of the citizens
City cleanliness and building community pride.

How to Contact:

Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 903-826-2294
Email: troberts@txkusa.org
Home Address: 2101 Selma

Elected to the Board :2018
Served: 2019 to present
Occupation: CEO Mil-Way Federal Credit Union

Education:
Hope High School
Texarkana College
Southern Arkansas University

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Economic Development Committee
Employees Retirement System Committee
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
Solid Waste Management Committee

Priorities as Mayor:
Provide communicative, responsible, vison-driven leadership
Provide prudent stewardship of city funds
Foster and maintain a creative and innovative atmosphere in which our city board members, city employees and citizens feel compelled to become a results-solution oriented proactive community
Encourage public engagement on all levels
Recognize our citizenship's immediate needs and anticipate future needs in order to offer cost-effective professional quality services
Develop proactive strategies to strengthen our economic prosperity city-wide
Work diligently to achieve the goals set forth by the board and city staff
Integrity, honesty, transparency, ethical and professional behavior

How to Contact:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184

Elected to the Board :2014
Served: 2015 to present
Occupation: Rental Property

Education:
Arkansas High School Graduate 1961
University of Arkansas BSE
Henderson State University MSE
Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:

Advertising & Promotion Commission
Economic Development Committee
Emergency Medical Systems Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee
Public Utilities Committee

Priorities as a Director:
Economic, social and personal well-being for all
Safety - provided by Texarkana Arkansas Police Department and Texarkana Arkansas Fire Department
Maintenance of streets and al infrastructure
Texarkana Water Utilities - offering good water and maintenance of infrastructure related to that goal
Being available to citizens - hoping to help when and where possible
Area of Special Interest:
The look and presentation of our city in an attractive way
Citizen - friendly use of parks
Litter is a blot, a stain that makes all of us look bad. Don't litter
Good relations with people in the business community
How to Contact:

Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 870-774-9976
Email: bsminer@aol.com
Home Address: 7 Wood Place

Elected to the Board :2020
Served: 2021 to present
Occupation: Software Consultant
Education: Texas A&M Texarkana - Master of Business Administration

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Council of Governments Board
Solid Waste Management Committee
Texarkana Urban Transit District Board

Priorities as a Director:
Street repair and maintenance
Beautification of City
Economic development

Spouse: Kristi Waldrum Hart

How to Contact:
Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 870-330-1063
Email: jeffhartbodward6@outlook.com
Home Address: 5909 Summerwood Lane

Appointed by the Board: February 18, 2020
Served: 2020 to present
Occupation: Family Business

Retired U.S. Army
Education:
Southern Arkansas University - BA
Texas A&M University - MBA

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Advertising & Promotion Commission
Economic Development Committee
Emergency Medical Systems Committee
Intergovernmental Advisory Committee
Public Utilities Committee

Priorities as a Director:
To serve the interest of citizens and follow-up with their concerns
Enforce accountability for trash and debris pick-up
New pavement for streets - infrastructure improvements
Accounting foresight and fiscal management spending

Area of Special Interest:
Airport Terminal Reconstruction
Industrial training for youth
Economic development - attracting new businesses

How to Contact:
Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 870-773-0276
Cell: 870-571-6125
Email: Ulysses.Brewer@txkusa.org

Elected to the Board: 2020
Served: 2009 to present

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Employees Retirement System Committee
Public Utilities Committee
Texarkana Urban Transit District Board
How to Contact:

Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 903-244-2298
Email: laneyharris.ward2@yahoo.com
Home Address: 2005 Stephanie

Elected to the Board :2018
Served: 2019 to present

Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments:
Economic Development Committee
Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee
Texarkana Urban Transit District Board
Good relations with people in the business community
How to Contact:

Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
216 Walnut Street
Texarkana, AR 75184
Phone: 678-848-2033
Email: Steven.hollibush@txkusa.org