Sherwood to crack down on unsightly buildings

The city's code enforcement division is tackling unsightly buildings. A KTHV reporter followed one of the code enforcement officers and filed this report:

http://www.todaysthv.com/news/local/story.aspx?storyid=66528&catid=2

The hilarious thing is that they are also showing some buildings that are adjacent to the former NHCC which have been long vacant and in a state of disrepair. It's time the city cracks down on this problem. We have to stay vigilent if we want to maintain our property values and keep our crime rate low.

Filing period over for Alderman & City Clerk

We were just informed by the Pulaski County Clerk, that
Alderman David Henry is NOT seeking re-election
this fall. We will now have a new Alderman in Ward 2,
position 2!

Two additional people filed for office prior to the filing period
closing at 12 noon today.

Here is the total list of local candidates and contact information:

City Clerk/Treasurer
Angela Nicholson
7104 Stonehaven Cove
Sherwood AR 72120
834-0541 home
835-5319 work
835-1274 fax

Alderman - Ward 1, Position 2
Charlie Harmon
601 Club Road
Sherwood AR 72120
835-2617 home
835-9802 work
835-9808 fax

Alderman - Ward 2, Position 2:
Steve Perry
4025 Willow Glen Circle
Sherwood AR 72120
835-2098 home
542-4277 work
542-4329 fax

Kevin Lilly
5144 Austin Lakes Circle
Sherwood AR 72120
835-5945 home
258-0005 cell

Alderman - Ward 3, Position 2:
Marina Brooks
1616 Coolhurst
Sherwood AR 72120
835-8572 home
690-8360 work

Bill Montgomery
3610 E Maryland Ave, #1814
Sherwood AR 72120
920-4907 home
301-2267 work

Alderman - Ward 4, Position 2:
Dr. Steve Fender
2120 E Kiehl Ave
Sherwood AR 72120
834-0474 home
834-2060 work
834-2762 fax

Norman L. Cartwright
3007 E Kiehl Ave
Sherwood AR 72120
835-4409 home
258-4407 cell

Justin D. Smith
8704 N Claremont Ave
Sherwood AR 72120
920-3725 home
835-3400 work

Filings for Sherwood as of May 15th

Pulaski County Clerk filings for Sherwood:
http://www.pulaskiclerk.com/Sherwood_Candidates.htm


Filing Period Ends May 19th at Noon - Election in November!

Pilot curbside recycling program starts with 60% participation!

This week's issue of the Sherwood Voice has an excellent story about the pilot curb side recycling program that Mayor Hillman announced in the March city council meeting. The program is in Gap Creek and the residents are responding in resounding numbers. According to the news report, a whopping 60% of residents partcipated the first week! WOW this a huge success. To learn more about the pilot program, please visit the following link:

http://www.sherwoodvoice.com/articles/2008/05/02/sherwood_voice/local_news/nws03.txt

Filing period for Alderman positions now open!

The filing period for those persons that are interested in running for Alderman is now open. The filing period lasts from April 30, 2008 - May 19th at noon. Forms may be filed with either the Sherwood City Clerk's office or at the Pulaski County Clerk's office.

Who can run for Alderman?
Any qualified elector who has attained the age of 18 and is a resident of the Ward in which they are seeking office. You must file a petition of nomination signed by registered voters within your Ward (Page 91) . You must also file a Political Practices Pledge (Pages 76-77). You must also file a Statement of Financial Interest (Pages 138-157) and a Notice of Candidacy (Page79) (Independent Candidates) .

Typically every one who runs for office in Sherwood, runs as an Independent Candidate. This allows an individual to not have to pay a party affiliation filing fee.

To learn more about these forms and other helpful information, please click on the following link: http://www.arkansas.gov/sbec/pdfs/2007-Handbook-Final.pdf

The following Alderman are up for re-election this fall and will have four year terms if re-elected:
Aldermen Steve Fender
Aldermen David Henry
Aldermen Marina Brooks
Aldermen Charles Harmon