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AIRPORT COMMISSION: Members of the Airport Commission are appointed by the Mayor to five-year terms and have full power to manage, operate, improve and maintain the Paragould Municipal Airport and its facilities. The Commission also represents the city of Paragould before any state or federal authority having jurisdiction over the operation of public or private aircraft or airports. The Airport Commission meets on the second Monday of each month at 6:30 am.

  • Rick Dickinson  (term expires December 2014)
  • Lynn Ratcliff (term expires December 2011)
  • Larry Baker (term expires December 2015)
  • Dr. William Bulkley (term expires December 2013)
  • Tom Graber (term expires December 2012)
  • Darrell Taylor, Councilman
CITY BEAUTIFUL COMMISSION: The role of the City Beautiful Commission is to study, promote, aid, and implement steps to improve the appearance and quality of the environment in Paragould. Members are appointed by the Mayor to three year terms, and make their recommendations about city improvements to the City Council.

  • Designated Ward Representatives:
    1. Ward I: Carol Fleszar
      Ward II: Cathy Hays
      Ward III: Donna Knight
      Ward IV: Farrell Gibson
  • At Large Members of Commission
                    Cathy Hays
                    Carolyn Palmer
                    Vicki Griggs
                    Dewayne Hatt
                    Laurel Taylor
                    Donna Knight
                    Dr. James Laird
                    Farrell Bibson
                    Susan Youngblood
                    Jackie Branch
                    Terry Sessums
                    Carol Fleszar
HOSPITAL COMMISSION: The Hospital Commission has the duties and responsibilities of equipping and managing Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Members are appointed by the Mayor to five year terms.

  • Sue McGowan (December 2015)
  • Joe Wessell (December 2014)
  • Rex Bouldin (December 2011)
  • Randy Aden (December 2012)
  • Mike Gaskill, Mayor
PARAGOULD PLANNING COMMISSION: Members of the Paragould Planning Commission work on planning and development of the city, with special attention to issues such as water and sewage, fire hazard prevention, and promotion of public health. They are appointed to three year terms by the Mayor.

  • Jake Bland (December 2011)
  • Tommy Marlar (December 2011)
  • Mike Finch (December 2012)
  • Steve Adams (December 2012)
  • Debbie Rawls (December 2013)
  • Ronnie Brengard (December 2013)
  • Marty Buchman (December 2013)
  • Secretary: Jackie Moore
    301 West Court
    Paragould, AR 72450
  • Code Enforcement Officer: Dennis Dunn
    301 West Court
    Paragould, AR 72450
    870-239-7513
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION: The role of the Parks and Recreation Commission is to advise the City Council on matters concerning Paragould’s parks and to encourage the development of the Paragould Parks and Recreation system. Members are appointed by the City Council to three-year terms.

  • Ron Bellomy (term expires December 2011)
  • Amy Adams (term expires December 2011)
  • Jim Bowlin (term expires December 2012)
  • Lurline Hambrick (term expires December 2011)
  • Blaine Nunn (term expires December 2012)
CABLE TELEVISION SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • Todd Gazaway
  • Chip Dortch
  • Reba Wessell
  • Lesley Hobbs
  • Brian Osborn
PARAGOULD HOUSING AUTHORITY

  • Carla Cate (term expires February 2014)
  • Dennis Hogland (term expires February 2010)
  • John Malone (term expires February 2011)
  • Ted Mabry (term expires February 2012)
  • Jimmy Wilson (term expires February 2013)