Mayor's Office
Mayor's Welcome:
Whether visiting or making this your home you will quickly find
what many have already discovered, Bentonville, Arkansas is a great place to
live.
Located in scenic northwest Arkansas, our city has become a prime
destination for the entire business world. We are proud of the fact that we are
home to the world’s largest retailer! More than 31,000 individuals reside
within our city. Too, an average of more than 1,000 people move into our area
each month. It is an exciting time and we are busy expanding our infrastructure
and public services to meet our citizens growing demands.
Bentonville is the county seat of Benton County and is home to
various county offices. The city of Bentonville has a mayor – city council form
of government. A number of boards and commissions contribute to the oversight of
the many services and functions provided to our citizens.
Numerous recreational opportunities are available including an
extensive trail system for walking, jogging or bike riding; an aquatic center;
soccer, football, softball and baseball fields; a skate park, a 4+mile mountain
bike trail and tennis facilities.
The city’s utility system includes our own electric distribution
system, a water distribution system with water supplied by Beaver Water
District, a wastewater treatment plant, a solid waste collection system and a
composting facility. Weekly sanitation service, including recyclables, is
provided to all of our utility customers. More information regarding utility
services may be obtained by clicking on “Moving to Bentonville”.
Our police and fire departments have grown to keep pace with our
phenomenal population growth. Residents enjoy the benefits that result from the
excellent rating our fire protection has received. Our police department is
committed to providing a safe environment for all of our citizens and visitors
24 / 7.
Opened in 2006, Bentonville’s new library is truly a
state-of-the-art facility. Located two blocks from our historic downtown square,
this facility is a great place to study or to relax on the porch with a cup of
coffee.
When Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens it will offer
opportunities traditionally found only in large urban settings. This world class
facility will be dedicated to American art and artists and is currently being
developed on approximately 100 acres located within walking distance of downtown
Bentonville.
The Bentonville school system has been widely recognized for
excellence and has established itself as a leader within the state of Arkansas.
In fact, Newsweek has ranked Bentonville High School (BHS) as one of the top
public schools in the Country since 2005. BHS was awarded the Department of
Education’s “2007 No Child Left Behind Blue Ribbon School”, one of the most
esteemed education awards in the country. The district provides services for
more than 11,000 students over an area of approximately 145 square miles.
Located in Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
opened its doors to 1,200 students in 1990. Today this institution of higher
learning has in excess of 5,000 college credit students, making it one of the
largest and fastest growing two-year colleges in the state of Arkansas. NWACC is
accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.
Bentonville’s citizens find a wide variety of churches for
worship opportunities and ministry services such as child day care, youth groups
and family activities.
Motivated and guided by an active Chamber of Commerce, our area
continues to grow and attract nationally recognized retail, lodging, food and
service industries.
We are a town that not only welcomes you, but we invite you and
your family to join us in building Bentonville.
Best Regards,
Bob McCaslin, Mayor
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