Todd Gill

Fayetteville

Reporter and Co Founder at Fayetteville Flyer

Reporter, co-founder @fayflyer. Bike racer.

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VERVE developers make it official with press release

3 weeks ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

Developers behind the VERVE project near campus made it official this week with a press release announcing the student housing complex. It’s the same project we’ve been covering here at the Flyer since last April, when plans first surfaced for a rezoning that would ultimately clear a full city block for redevelopment. The release touts the development as a “transformative” addition to the area, emphasizing design, wellness, and proximity to the University of Arkansas.
Fayetteville prepares for likely arrival of invasive emerald ash borer

3 weeks ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — City officials have released a plan to address the expected arrival of the emerald ash borer, a destructive insect already detected in neighboring counties in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Though ash trees make up less than 2% of the city’s canopy, the invasive beetle is known to kill infested trees within two to five years, creating significant safety and property hazards when limbs fall or trees die.
Fayetteville City Council preview: June 3, 2025

3 weeks ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

Meeting infoA meeting of the Fayetteville City Council begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 inside City Hall in Room 219. The meeting is available on Zoom and broadcast live on the city’s YouTube channel. Listed below are all the items that are up for approval with links to PDF documents containing detailed information on each item of business.
Fayetteville launches community forester program

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — A new program launching this summer will help connect residents with nature while deepening their knowledge of trees and urban forestry. The city’s Urban Forestry Division will kick off the a community forester program in June. The free initiative is open to residents ages 16 and older, and includes a series of classes and volunteer opportunities designed to teach tree identification, care and advocacy.
City seeks public input on features for potential aquatic center

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — The idea of a new aquatic facility in Fayetteville is gaining momentum as city officials enter the next phase of a feasibility study to determine what kind of features residents want in a future pool or water recreation center. A public survey is now open through June 8 on Speak Up Fayetteville, the city’s online engagement portal. An in-person input session is also planned for Wednesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Fayetteville Public Library.
Mount Sequoyah overlook reopens with new deck, mural, and gathering space

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — City officials and community members gathered Thursday afternoon atop Mount Sequoyah to celebrate the grand reopening of the city’s longtime scenic overlook. The once-modest parking lot viewpoint has been transformed into a public gathering space with an observation deck, native landscaping, traffic-calming improvements, upgraded signage, and seating areas. A large mural by artist Timothy Robert Smith spans the north side of the deck.
Deitchler announces bid for Arkansas House seat

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — Max Deitchler, a Fayetteville attorney and former Washington County election commissioner, officially launched his campaign Wednesday for the District 20 seat in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Deitchler’s announcement comes less than a week after he resigned from the county’s election commission, a position he held for over a decade. The move followed his earlier statement that he was considering a campaign to succeed Rep.
Rawn finalizes top leadership team with trio of key appointments

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — Mayor Molly Rawn has finalized the top positions on her administrative leadership team with the official appointments of a chief of staff, chief financial officer, and chief communications officer, her office announced Wednesday. Keith Macedo will remain in the role of chief of staff after serving in an interim capacity since January. Macedo, who previously led the city’s Information Technology Department, was the first appointment Rawn made after her election in December.
Fayetteville City Council preview: May 20, 2025

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

Meeting infoA meeting of the Fayetteville City Council begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 2025 inside City Hall in Room 219. The meeting is available on Zoom and broadcast live on the city’s YouTube channel. Listed below are all the items that are up for approval with links to PDF documents containing detailed information on each item of business.
Deitchler resigns from election commission, signals bid for state office

1 month ago | fayettevilleflyer.com | Todd Gill

FAYETTEVILLE — Longtime Washington County Election Commissioner Max Deitchler has resigned from his post, clearing the way for what appears to be a campaign for state office. In a letter submitted Thursday, Deitchler announced his departure from the commission after more than 11 years of service. The move comes just weeks after he told the Flyer he was seriously considering a run for the Arkansas House of Representatives to succeed Rep.