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Mayor Horace G. Shipp

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When elected to Board and years served

01-01-99- Present

Mayor 2003-Present

Term Expires 12-31-2010

Occupation - Retired- Red River Army Depot

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Education

Texas A & M University, Texarkana -2000 Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

High School Diploma - Arkansas High School - 1962

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Current Council/Intergovernmental Assignments

A & P Commission

Electrical Board of Review

Intergovernmental Advisory Council

Texarkana Urban Transit Board, Chairman

Council of Governments Board

Economic Development Committee

Solid Waste Management Committee

Metropolitan Planning Organization, Policy Committee

Southwest Arkansas Development District

Arkansas Municipal League, Executive Board

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Priorities as Mayor

Economic development in our city that allows more and better city services to be provided to our citizens and our community

Help provide positive leadership and direction for our city

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Areas of Special Interest

Promoting Texarkana, Arkansas as the hub of Southwest Arkansas

Economic Development in Texarkana, Arkansas (All Sorts)

Improve the infrastructure and appearance of our city

Facilitate growth in all areas of our city

Redevelopment of downtown

Presenting an organized, focused, and professional image on the part of the leadership of our city

Increasing the general revenues of our city

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How To Contact

Mail:
City of Texarkana, Arkansas
P.O. Box 2711
Texarkana, AR 75501

Phone
870-773-6145 Home
870-779-4991 Office

E-Mail
Horace G. Shipp