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Position #1 Travis Aikens Phone # 479-841-4239 taikins1@avocaarkansas.info

Position #2 Jeannie Smith Rollins Phone # 501-941-9662 jeanniesmithrollins@gmail.com

Councilwoman Jeannie Rollins (Position 2); Jeannie was born and raised in the Avoca/Garfield area. Jeannie was a 1993 graduate of Rogers High School. She graduated Cum Laude with a BSE in Early Childhood Education from the University of Central Arkansas in 1997. Ms. Rollins was a member of the UCA Women's Cross Country team from 1993 to 1997. She was also named on the the Dean's List throughout her college years. Jeannie graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Master's Degree in Teaching in 2001 from Harding University. Jeannie was a classroom teacher and school bus driver for 20 years in Cabot, Arkansas. Ms. Rollins earned Lonoke County's Bus Driver of the Year Award in 2003 and the district's Teacher of the Year Award in 2017. Jeannie currently owns and operates Choo Choo's Pizza, Fireworks, & More in Avoca. This is her first year to serve on the council.

Position #3 Oscar Alvarenga Phone # 479-616-0979 oalvarenga3@avocaarkansas.info

Oscar’s nickname is Taco and has been an Avoca Volunteer Firefighter since 2008. He loves his daughter and spending time with her. Oscar likes to keep busy, besides volunteering his time, he works for the City of Rogers Water Utilities and is an apprentice Funeral Director. Oscar was appointed council man in 2019 to present.

Position #4 Katie Rairdon (479) 899-4824 krairdon4@avocaarkansas.info

Council woman Katie Rairdon (position 4); Katie is a newlywed and loves animals of all types. She is a lifelong resident of Avoca and works as a Medical Receptionist at Avoca’s OCH Benton County Clinic. Katie was appointed council woman in 2021 to present.

Position #5 Jay King (479) 633-3003 jking5@avocaarkansas.info

Councilman Jay King (Position 5); likes bike riding with his wife Julie and spending time with his daughter Shelby. Jay & his wife have beautiful horses, they enjoy tending to. Jay was a member of the Planning Commission from 2012 to 2019. From 2016 to 2019, he held the position of Planning Chairmen. Jay has been a councilman from 2015 to present.