February 16, 2007
excerpted from Bylaws of DNA
Article 1. Name
The name of the organization shall be The Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA).
Article II. Purpose
The purpose of the Downtown Neighborhood Association is to promote downtown Little Rock, as a place to live and work, to assure the continuance of creation of those amenities and necessities that make urban life exciting and enjoyable.
As a means of accomplishing the general purpose set forth above, DNA shall engage in the following actions:
A. Lobby vigorously for high quality government and community services to assure such services are equal to those of any neighborhood in the city.
B. Promote a diversity of housing opportunities so that affordable housing in good repair is available to area residents regardless of income status.
C. Communicate a positive image of the downtown neighborhood, realizing that such efforts are necessary to correct misconceptions about residential life in downtown.
D. Provide a means of communication between downtown residents and among the DNA and organizations of similar interests.
E. Promote effective and harmonious use of land in the downtown area, particularly as such uses affect the residential character of the area.
The Board of Directors of DNA meets monthly, the second Thursday, at 6:30 p.m. at the ALERT Center, 2220 S. Arch St. Annual meeting & Spaghetti Supper is in October.
Dues are $10/household;
$25/small business; $100/corporation.
DNA residents also discuss public safety issues monthly with Mayor Mark Stodola, Police Chief Stuart Thomas, and City Manager Bruce Moore, as well as several police and codes officials. The next session will be at 4 p.m. Wed. Feb. 21, Curran Hall. Parking at Sixth and Sherman St.
DNA OFFICERS FOR 2006-07
President Sharon Welch-Blair, 2120 S. Louisiana, LR 06, 375-1701 h, fax 375-4537, Sharonwb@swbell.net
V. Pres. Jo Summar, 1612 S. Arch, St., LR 02, 374-3450, maggie1@aristotle.net
Sec. Kathy Wells, 2121 S. Gaines, Box 777, LR 03, 375-6987 h, fax 374-6946, katwells@earthlink.net
Treas. Jim Wierdsma, 2101 S. Arch, LR 06, 371-9744, wierdsmaarchst@webtv.net
