Mayor: 1st VP

— Mayor Jackie Crabtree was selected first vice president of the Arkansas Municipal League during the 78th convention in Hot Springs. Crabtree will serve as president next year.

In addition, Crabtree was awarded theMarvin Vinson Commitment to Excellence Award for 12 years of “dedicated service to the city officials of the Arkansas Municipal League,” according to the plaque.

That award is named for Marvin L. Vinson, former mayor of Clarksville, and former president of the League.

“It’s another opportunity to keep the city of Pea Ridge out in the front of everyone so people will know we’re here,” Crabtree said Monday. “It’s given me a lot of contacts that I wouldn’t have otherwise made.”

Crabtree said his involvement with the Municipal League has benefited him and the city through training, contacts and networking.

Garfield Mayor Laura Hamilton serves on the Executive Committee.

News, Pages 1 on 07/04/2012