# West Memphis City Council Meeting 10/01/2026

The West Memphis City Council meeting on October 1, 2026, included no bid approvals, contract awards, or procurement spending decisions. The council approved Ordinance No. 2749 adopting the 2026 National Electrical Code and Arkansas amendments, with an amendment clarifying a $500 penalty and a December 3 effective date. It also considered a special-use permit for a car dealership at 4116 East Service Road (Ordinance No. 2748); the transcript records a motion and second but does not clearly capture the vote. The council rejected a $10,000 settlement demand in the Brown v. City case, and approved donating an unspecified balance to the One City Boys and Girls Club.

The mayor introduced the inaugural West Memphis Connect Transit team and said full service was expected to begin October 15, following training and test rides; no transit vehicle purchase or service contract was discussed. The mayor also reported that the Re Street Bridge was expected to be completed in about two weeks, announced a police and fire department groundbreaking for October 9, and said the new animal shelter was expected to open October 29. These project updates did not include procurement details or funding amounts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 01, 2026

### Sources
- [West Memphis City Council Meeting 10/01/2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7y0ahA4vOE) - City of West Memphis