Collected and spent
In 2022, Jonesboro spent about $92.3M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$92.3M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.2 per $100 of value
Source · Arkansas DFA Assessment Coordination Division — 2024 Millage Report, Jonesboro 2024 property tax. Read on July 23, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro 2024 property tax — city levy — fire pension 0.5 + police pension 0.5 + city library 1.0, per the ACD 2024 Millage Report AND Craighead County Ordinance 2024-19 (2/2 exact). CORRECTED DOWN from the modeled 7.0 (3.5× high). Arkansas assesses at 20% of true valueWhere it goes
Ten service lines.
Public works
$30.3M
Police
$16.5M
Other
$15.0M
Fire
$13.6M
General government
$5.8M
Transit
$5.2M
Parks and recreation
$3.5M
Health and human services
$2.0M
Courts
$0.5M
Debt service · past obligation
$0.0M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The city code says the council approves the yearly budget. The mayor is the chief executive. The mayor also presides at council meetings. 12 council members hold seats in 6 wards, plus the mayor.
Harold Copenhaver
Mayor
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Janice Porter
Councilperson, Ward 1
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Brian Emison
Councilperson, Ward 1
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Charles Coleman
Councilperson, Ward 2
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Chris Moore
Councilperson, Ward 2
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Ann Williams
Councilperson, Ward 3
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Chris Gibson
Councilperson, Ward 3
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John Street
Councilperson, Ward 4
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Kevin Miller
Councilperson, Ward 4
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LJ Bryant
Councilperson, Ward 5
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Joe Hafner
Councilperson, Ward 5
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Anthony Coleman
Councilperson, Ward 6
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David McClain
Councilperson, Ward 6
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Source · Jonesboro, Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-233 Salary. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-233 Salary (annual budget ordinance as approved by the council) (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
The council can move a regular meeting for a holiday or bad weather. It meets in the council chambers unless it picks another place.
Each yearThe council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.
Next electionThe city votes for mayor and council every four years.
The code has voters elect the mayor for four years.
How to reach it
City Clerk and Council: 870-935-0305
Phone
Jonesboro City Council, 300 S. Church St, Jonesboro, AR 72401
Mailing address
Source · Jonesboro, Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-84(a) City council meetings. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-84(a) City council meetings (read 2026-10-17)Also on this tax bill
A Jonesboro address pays these governments too. Which school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Jonesboro
On some bills, depending on the address
School districts: 6
Nettleton School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Jonesboro Public SchoolsSchool districtValley View School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Brookland School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Bay School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Westside Consolidated School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
What it is
Arkansas DFA Assessment Coordination Division — 2024 Millage Report, Jonesboro 2024 property tax. Read on July 23, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro 2024 property tax — city levy — fire pension 0.5 + police pension 0.5 + city library 1.0, per the ACD 2024 Millage Report AND Craighead County Ordinance 2024-19 (2/2 exact). CORRECTED DOWN from the modeled 7.0 (3.5× high). Arkansas assesses at 20% of true valueSpent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Arkansas DFA Assessment Coordination Division — 2024 Millage Report, Jonesboro 2024 property tax. Read on July 23, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro 2024 property tax — city levy — fire pension 0.5 + police pension 0.5 + city library 1.0, per the ACD 2024 Millage Report AND Craighead County Ordinance 2024-19 (2/2 exact). CORRECTED DOWN from the modeled 7.0 (3.5× high). Arkansas assesses at 20% of true valueWho decides
Jonesboro, Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-233 Salary. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-233 Salary (annual budget ordinance as approved by the council) (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Jonesboro, Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-84(a) City council meetings. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro Code of Ordinances, Sec. 2-84(a) City council meetings (read 2026-10-17)How to reach it
Jonesboro, Jonesboro City Council page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Jonesboro City Council page (read 2026-10-17)To act on what you have read
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