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Sherwood, Arkansas
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| Sherwood, Arkansas | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Arkansas |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| - Total | 14 sq mi (36.4 km²) |
| - Land | 13.8 sq mi (35.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 328 ft (100 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 21,511 |
| - Density | 1,536.5/sq mi (591/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 501 |
| FIPS code | 05-63800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0058612 |
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.
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Sherwood is located at (34.830890, -92.211514)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.0 square miles (36.3 km²), of which, 13.8 square miles (35.8 km²) of it is land and 0.2 square miles (0.6 km²) of it (1.57%) is water.
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 1,557.9 people per square mile (601.4/km²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 671.5/sq mi (259.2/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.23% White, 17.83% 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.
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.
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 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.
Mayor Virginia Hillman made history on August 1, 2007, as she was sworn in as Sherwood's first female mayor. Bill Harmon served as interim mayor April 12, 2007 to July 31, 2007, following the resignation of Mayor 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 in the 2006 election. Others include city clerk/treasurer Virginia R. Hillman, and council member Charlie Harmon (Alderman Ward 1, Position 2).
Five candidates ran 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 received more than 50 percent of the votes; therefore, another special election was held between to two candidates receiving the most votes. This election was held on July 31, 2007 between Interim Mayor Bill Harmon and City Clerk Virginia Hillman.
Another special election is scheduled March 11, 2008 for Sherwood citizens to vote on the annexation of the Gravel Ridge community.
- 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
- City Clerk Virginia Hillman: 2,646 - 64.36%
- Interim Mayor Bill Harmon: 1,465 - 35.64%
- Total Votes: 4,112
- 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
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.
- 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
- City Clerk: Angela Nicholson (Appointed August 27, 2007)
- City Attorney: Steve Cobb - Elected November 6, 2006; Term Expires 12/31/2010
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
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. The court date is scheduled in April 2008. Mayor Virginia Hillman repeatedly 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 was last discussed at the Sherwood city council meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, September 24, 2007. A re-zoning sign was placed on the North Hills property the week before Christmas.
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.
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.
The Abundant Life School is a co-educational private school for grades pre-kindergarten through twelfth 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.
The Sherwood Voice is a local weekly newspaper serving the city and its nearby communities in Pulaski County with its print publication and website.
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.
- Don Baker, Ph.D. - political scientist
- Wes Bentley - film actor
- Kelly George - Miss Arkansas USA 2007
- Kevin McReynolds - former professional baseball player
- Jennifer Sherrill - Miss Arkansas USA 2004
- Terry Tiffee - current professional baseball player
- Harry Vines - former coach of Arkansas Rollin' Razorbacks; member National Wheelchair Basketball Association Hall of Fame
- ^ 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.
- Sherwood, Arkansas is at coordinates Coordinates:
- Arkansas Democrat Gazette
- Sherwood Voice
