Municipal leaders from across southeast Arkansas met in Crossett March 21 for a day of insightful training and discussions. This event was the second in a series of regional training sessions taking place throughout 2025 to address key municipal challenges and provide support to local leaders.
The day began with a comprehensive training session on The ACE Program, the League’s online learning management system, which is designed to enhance the capabilities of municipal leaders. The system offers both on-demand and in-person training opportunities, tailored to meet the needs of officials at various levels. Attendees earned one ACE Hub credit for completing this session.
League attorneys Caleb Alexander-McKinzie and Linda Burgess conducted a specialized training session on abating neglected properties, one of the most complex challenges faced by cities today. Participants were provided with practical tools and strategies to address this issue, including navigating legal complexities, managing resources and fostering partnerships for effective action. Attendees of this session earned two additional ACE Hub credits, and city attorneys who participated were also eligible to receive continuing legal education (CLE) credit.
“It was a privilege to connect with municipal leaders face-to-face during this training,” said Alexander- McKinzie. “In one form or another, every municipality in Arkansas contends with vacant and dilapidated structures that threaten the health and well-being of citizens who live in our cities and towns. This training is designed to give municipal officials and employees the tools to abate these nuisance structures, while also recognizing and protecting the rights of property owners. This advanced, high-level training was specifically designed for code enforcement officers and city attorneys, providing practical tools they can use right away.”
The next regional certification training is scheduled for May 2 in Magnolia. Visit https://armuni.org/Events to register. For more information, email [email protected].
