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Government & Public Services

Historic Crawford County Courthouse. Photo by John Speck.
Strong leadership and a firm
commitment to its citizens are the
driving forces behind the city’s
economic growth and continued
progress. Van Buren residents elect
a mayor and city council to oversee
city affairs, which involves directing
staff and volunteers of all major
departments. Departments include
Engineering, Facility Maintenance,
Floodplain Management, Historic
700 Jefferson, Van Buren - (479) 474-2523
District, Planning and Development, 700 Jef f er son, V an Bur en - (4 79) 4 7 4-2523
917 Hwy 64 East, Alma - (479) 632-3444
Property Maintenance, and Street 9 1 7 Hwy 6 4 Eas t, Alma - (4 79) 632-3 4 4 4
Department, as well as Fire and Ocker-Putman Funeral Home
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Police. A city planner also works
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address current issues and to assess
future needs for the community. Each
SINCE 1917
of these offices takes care of routine
tasks, maintenance, and its respective SIN CE 1 9 1 7
administrative duties.
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Departments also address issues FAMILY OWNED FOR
within their jurisdiction and plan for
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long-term growth. Coordination FIVE GENERA TIONS
with county and state leadership is
imperative for the continued growth
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