We are a group of dedicated volunteers who OPPOSE the Urban Service District being proposed for Indian Hills.
EVERY VOICE SHOULD BE HEARD!
We need to act swiftly to prevent the Indian Hills (IH) Urban Service District (USD) from being passed.
It is imperative we unite and voice our opposition to this proposal.
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*UPDATE (Jan 2025) — The City of NLR informed IHCC they were required to submit affidavits for the signatures the collected. The USD law refers to AR Amendment 7 for establishing a USD. Amendment 7 states “signatures must be witnessed” which is what the affidavit would say.
IHCC PULLED THEIR PETITION FROM THE CITY!
But they are still moving forward and attempting to get affidavits.
Here is the problem they face:
They collected signatures by mail. Those can’t be sworn as witnessed.
They also collected photos of signatures. Those can’t be sworn as witnessed.
So they will have to go back and recollect all those signatures before affidavits can be submitted.
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UPDATE (Dec) - the support side has reached their goal of 550 signatures and will have North Little Rock City Clerk verify them.
Next steps:
1) If the signatures are verified — the petition will go on the City Council Agenda
2) At that meeting, the Mayor will have to announce a public hearing will be held
3) At the public hearing (usually the next City Council meeting) both sides will be allowed to present their case
4) The City Council will then have 3 choices:
a) Pass the USD
b) Deny the USD
c) Send the USD for referendum (a public vote)
The Oppose side will be watching the city council agenda closely and keeping everyone posted!
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It only takes 25% of the registered voters (~517) in IH to support the USD.
That is ONE out of FOUR people making a decision for 100% of the neighborhood.
However, it takes 50% (~1035) registered voters to OPPOSE the petition!
The USD would add $8.50 per month to each homeowners water bill for the next TEN YEARS.
Don’t want to pay the fee?
CAW will shut off your water!!!
Time is of the essence.
We must organize and mobilize against the USD before it's too late.
Together, we can make a difference.
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Email us to: SIGN THE OPPOSITION PETITION!
Regards,
Oppose the Indian Hills USD