The Little Rock location will mark Elopak's first production plant in the U.S. The company produces gable top cartons for juices, dairy and other food with an eye to environmental sustainability.
Frank Scott Jr. didn't hold back criticism of the ruling. "The only folks who are really focused on suppressing our rights, as it relates to voters, has been the legislative body," he said.
Victims of the March 31 storm are still picking up the pieces. By the end of September, homeowners and businesses in Pulaski County had filed about $418 million in tornado-related claims, with nearly $311 million paid out to policyholders.
The meeting started off with an emotional memorial for the late Bruce Moore, and then continued into regular business that included the appointment of two new commissioners to the city's housing authority.
Little Rock's city manager post was left vacant by Bruce Moore's recent death. While a spokesman for the mayor's office said mourning a lost friend is the focus right now, rumor has it that some city directors are bracing for a power grab.
Meanwhile, three of the four active commissioners declined Mayor Frank Scott Jr.'s request to resign immediately. A public hearing is expected later this month.
Putting a pin in the vote allows more time for planning and collecting public feedback, but it also means residents who were hoping for quick improvements from a sales tax increase will have to wait.
City officials rounded out their community meetings on the proposed sales tax increase Wednesday. Residents voiced concerns about potential development at War Memorial Park and an overall lack of details provided.