- Mayor Vivian Flowers removed a proposed 10-year sales and use tax from the Pine Bluff City Council agenda.
- The tax was intended to address infrastructure and economic development needs.
- The decision followed public feedback and concerns about fiscal management and the tax’s impact.
- Former mayoral candidate John Fenley expressed strong opposition to the tax proposal.
- Flowers acknowledged public concerns and emphasized the city’s urgent need for revenue.
- Pine Bluff’s population declined from 41,000 in 2020 to just over 37,000 in 2025, affecting the tax base.
- The city needs to address housing, blight, infrastructure, Wi-Fi, and road repairs.
- Flowers highlighted the importance of transparency and public understanding before proceeding with the tax proposal.
Source: pbcommercial.com
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