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Encyclopedia > Sherwood, Arkansas
Sherwood, Arkansas
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
Location in Pulaski County and the state of Arkansas
Country United States
State Arkansas
Counties Pulaski
Area
 - City  14 sq mi (36.4 km²)
 - Land  13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²)
 - Water  0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population (2000)
 - City 21,511
 - Density 1,536.5/sq mi (591/km²)

Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 23,149, ranking it as the state's 18th largest city, behind Paragould.[1] It is part of the Little Rock-North Little Rock-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area. Image File history File links Pulaski_County_Arkansas_Incorporated_and_Unincorporated_areas_Sherwood_Highlighted. ... Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... This is an alphabetical list of the sovereign states of the world, including both de jure and de facto independent states. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries Politics Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states, which are... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... List of 75 counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas: See also Media:Blank county map of Arkansas. ... Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Area is a physical quantity expressing the size of a part of a surface. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... Pulaski County is a county located in the U.S. state of Arkansas. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... Paragould is a city in Greene County, Arkansas, United States. ... Location in Pulaski County, Arkansas Coordinates: , Country State County Pulaski Founded 1821 Incorporated 1831 Government  - Mayor Mark Stodola Area  - City  116. ... North Little Rock is a city located in central Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County. ... Official language(s) English Capital Little Rock Largest city Little Rock Largest metro area Little Rock Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 29th  - Total 53,179 sq mi (137,002 km²)  - Width 239 miles (385 km)  - Length 261 miles (420 km)  - % water 2. ... In the United States, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has produced a formal definition of metropolitan areas, which are organized around county boundaries. ...

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Geography

Sherwood is located at 34°49′51″N, 92°12′41″W (34.830890, -92.211514)GR1.


According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km² (14.0 mi²). 35.8 km² (13.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.6 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (1.57%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 21,511 people, 8,798 households, and 6,211 families residing in the city. The population density was 601.4/km² (1,557.9/mi²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 259.2/km² (671.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 86.35% White, 10.14% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ...


There were 8,798 households out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $44,838, and the median income for a family was $51,510. Males had a median income of $34,133 versus $25,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,515. In Sherwood, 6.3% of the population and 5.4% of families were below the poverty line. In addition, 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Government

The City of Sherwood is an incorporated municipality (city of the first class) with a Mayor elected to a four-year term, and eight elected aldermen, a city clerk, and a part-time city attorney.


On April 12, 2007, Bill Harmon was sworn into office as interim mayor following the resignation of Danny Stedman. Harmon had not run for re-election after holding the office of mayor for 10 years through 2006.


Stedman, who was elected in November 2006, previously served as a Sherwood alderman for four years. Upon taking office in January 2007, Stedman was extremely excited about his plans for Sherwood and the city's future. In April 2007, Stedman cited health concerns for himself and his wife as he resigned from office.


Stedman had been one of three newly elected officials in the city. Others include city clerk/treasurer Virginia R. Hillman, and council member Charlie Harmon (Alderman Ward 1, Position 2).


Special Election

There were five candidates running for the office of Sherwood mayor after the resignation of former Mayor Danny Stedman: Richard Devine, Doris Anderson, Virginia Hillman, Bill Harmon, and Victor Sierra. No candidate had received more than 50 percent of the votes; therefore, another special election was scheduled between to two candidates receiving the most votes. This election was scheduled on July 31, 2007 between Interim Mayor Bill Harmon and City Clerk Virginia Hillman.


July 10, 2007 Special Election Results

  • Richard Devine: 926 - 23.99%
  • Doris Anderson: 403 - 10.44%
  • City Clerk Virginia Hillman: 1,252 - 32.44%
  • Interim Mayor Bill Harmon: 1,242 - 32.18%
  • Victor Sierra: 37 - .96%
  • Total Votes: 3,871

July 31, 2007 Special Election Results

  • City Clerk Virginia Hillman: 2,646 - 64.36%
  • Interim Mayor Bill Harmon: 1,465 - 35.64%
  • Total Votes: 4,112

Mayors

  • Hal P. (Bob) LaCoste, first mayor - elected on July 10, 1948.
  • Bill Harmon, Mayor of Sherwood until 2007. He was honored with a Recreation Center in his name.
  • Dan Stedman, Mayor from January 2007 to April 2007; resigned due to health reasons.
  • Bill Harmon, appointed as Interim Mayor after Mayor Dan Stedman resigned.
  • Virginia Hillman, Defeted Bill Harmon in run-off election July 31,2007. Term expires 12/31/2010

City Council

The City of Sherwood is represented on the City Council by two alderman from four wards for a total of eight alderman. The first position is currently on four year terms with the second position going to four year terms beginning with the general election in 2006. This will offset the elections for the city council members and make four of the eight alderman positions up for election every 2 years.


Aldermen

  • Becki Vassar; Ward 1, Position 1 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010
  • Charlie Harmon; Ward 1, Position 2 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2008
  • Butch Davis; Ward 2, Position 1 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010
  • David Henry; Ward 2, Position 2 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2008
  • Shelia Sulcer; Ward 3, Position 1 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010
  • Marina Brooks; Ward 3, Position 2 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2008
  • Keith Rankin; Ward 4, Position 1 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010
  • Dr. Steve Fender; Ward 4 Position 2 - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2008

Other Elected Officials

  • City Clerk: Angela Nicholson (Appointed August 27, 2007; Term Expires 12/31/2010)
  • City Attorney: Steve Cobb - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010

Election 2008

There is currently one announced candidate for the 2008 General Election for one of the four contested alderman positions:

  • Bill Montgomery; Candidate for Ward 3, Position 2 Alderman

North Hills Country Club Controversy

The city is involved in a lawsuit over the proposed development of North Hills golf course and Country Club, in the southern end of the city adjoining North Little Rock. Mayor Virginia Hillman had immensely stated during her campaign for mayor for the special election that her plans were to put the issue to a vote for the citizens. The issue is scheduled to come up at the next city council meeting on September 24, 2007. North Little Rock is a city located in central Arkansas across the Arkansas River from Little Rock in Pulaski County. ...


Education

Sherwood is home to several public and private schools for elementary and secondary education. Students seeking higher education often attend nearby colleges and universities including the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and University of Central Arkansas. Dickinson Hall University of Arkansas at Little Rock is the third largest university, by enrollment, in Arkansas. ... The University of Central Arkansas is a state-run institution located in the city of Conway, the seat of Faulkner County, north of Little Rock. ...


Public schools

The city's public schools are managed by the Pulaski County Special School District. The city's public high school is Sylvan Hills High School. Other public schools include Sylvan Hills Middle School, Clinton Elementary Magnet School, Oakbrooke Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Sylvan Hills Elementary School. Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) is one of three public school districts in Pulaski County, Arkansas; the others are the Little Rock School District and the North Little Rock School District. ... Sylvan Hills High School is a secondary school in Sherwood, Arkansas. ...


Private schools

The Abundant Life School is a co-educational private school for grades pre-kindergarten through twelveth grade and is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).


Other private schools include Victory Baptist Elementary School and Central Arkansas Christian School.


Media

The Sherwood Voice is a local weekly newspaper serving the city and its nearby communities in Pulaski County with its print publication and website. A weekly newspaper is a publication that is published on a non-daily schedule - usually once a week, although twice-a-week papers are also common. ...


As a community newspaper, articles are centered around local news, issues, classified ads and events. Sports coverage is usually limited to the area's middle school and high school teams, such as the Sylvan Hills Bears and the Abundant Life School Owls. Classified advertising is a form of advertising which is particulalry common in newspapers and other periodicals. ...


Notable natives & residents

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References

  1. ^ Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Arkansas (CSV). 2005 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division (June 21, 2006). Retrieved on November 16, 2006.

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