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HomeMy WebLinkAbout057-26 RESOLUTIONPage 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 57-26 File Number: 2026-261 A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE CITY HALL ANNEX TO THE LIONELD JORDAN MUNICIPAL ANNEX WHEREAS, Lioneld Jordan was a two-term councilman before he was elected Mayor in 2008; and WHEREAS, Mayor Lioneld Jordan was the longest standing Mayor in the history of Fayetteville, elected as the 51st Mayor from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, during his term, Fayetteville was voted one of the best places in the country to live several years in a row; and WHEREAS, as Mayor, he successfully secured millions in funding through a bond initiative to expand the Fayetteville Public Library, create a cultural arts corridor, build a new police station, and build a new fire station; and WHEREAS, Mayor Jordan also created an African American Advisory Council and at its recommendation he supported a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Fayetteville which was the only city in the state to do so; and WHEREAS, the City Hall Annex building located on Rock Street should be renamed the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex in honor of his service to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby renames the City Hall Annex to the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex. PASSED and APPROVED on February 17, 2026 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2026-261 MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2026 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THROUGH: FROM: Council Member Dr. D'Andre Jones SUBJECT: Rename City Hall Annex to Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex RECOMMENDATION: Council Member Dr. D'Andre Jones is sponsoring a resolution to rename the City Hall Annex to the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION: BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: ATTACHMENTS: 3. Dr. Jones Agenda Request Packet - Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2026-261 A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE CITY HALL ANNEX TO THE LIONELD JORDAN MUNICIPAL ANNEX WHEREAS, Lioneld Jordan was a two-term councilman before he was elected Mayor in 2008; and WHEREAS, Mayor Lioneld Jordan was the longest standing Mayor in the history of Fayetteville, elected as the 51st Mayor from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, during his term, Fayetteville was voted one of the best places in the country to live several years in a row; and WHEREAS, as Mayor, he successfully secured millions in funding through a bond initiative to expand the Fayetteville Public Library, create a cultural arts corridor, build a new police station, and build a new fire station; and WHEREAS, Mayor Jordan also created an African American Advisory Council and at its recommendation he supported a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Fayetteville which was the only city in the state to do so; and WHEREAS, the City Hall Annex building located on Rock Street should be renamed the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex in honor of his service to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby renames the City Hall Annex to the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex. CivicClerk No.: 2026-261 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: Council Meeting of February 17, 2026 FROM: Council Member D’Andre Jones ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE CITY HALL ANNEX TO THE LIONELD JORDAN MUNICIPAL ANNEX APPROVED FOR AGENDA: ____________________________________ _______________ Dr. D’Andre Jones Date City Council Member ___________________________________ _______________ Blake Pennington Date Sr. Asst. City Attorney Approved as to form ___________________________________ _______________ Mayor Molly Rawn Date Acknowledgement Approved by email 2/4/26 2/4/26 Ackowledged at agenda setting meeting 2/5/26 RESOLUTION NO. ______ A RESOLUTION TO RENAME THE CITY HALL ANNEX TO THE LIONELD JORDAN MUNICIPAL ANNEX WHEREAS, Lioneld Jordan was a two-term councilman before he was elected Mayor in 2008; and WHEREAS, Mayor Lioneld Jordan was the longest standing Mayor in the history of Fayetteville, elected as the 51st Mayor from January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, during his term, Fayetteville was voted one of the best places in the country to live several years in a row; and WHEREAS, as Mayor, he successfully secured millions in funding through a bond initiative to expand the Fayetteville Public Library, create a cultural arts corridor, build a new police station, and build a new fire station; and WHEREAS, Mayor Jordan also created an African American Advisory Council and at its recommendation he supported a resolution to declare racism a public health crisis in Fayetteville which was the only city in the state to do so; and WHEREAS, the City Hall Annex building located on Rock Street should be renamed the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex in honor of his service to the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby renames the City Hall Annex to the Lioneld Jordan Municipal Annex.