Little Rock Agenda Board Meeting 5.25.26

The City of Little Rock Board of Directors held an agenda meeting on May 26, 2026, primarily discussing amendments to bylaws for the Public Safety Commission, consistency in attendance policies across city boards, and several resolutions including funding recommendations for community development. A significant portion of the meeting focused on proposed regulations for data center development in Little Rock, addressing concerns about zoning, environmental impacts, noise levels, and utility rates. The board reviewed a detailed ordinance classifying data centers into accessory, major, and hyperscale categories with specific zoning permissions. Entergy Arkansas representatives explained the utility's Fair Share Plus plan, assuring that data center customers would cover their incremental costs and provide community benefits, and clarified that rate increases would not be caused by data centers. The board encouraged public engagement ahead of a scheduled vote on the data center ordinance, emphasizing transparency and addressing misinformation. Additionally, the meeting included discussion on a commercial building redevelopment issue and community development block grant funding. No contract awards or procurement actions were reported during this meeting.