The Arkansas Municipal League at its 91st Annual Convention, held June 18-20, honored Patricia Roberts with the Adrian L. White Municipal Leadership Award. The award is presented to municipal officials who have served with distinction and dedication to their cities and the League’s boards, councils or committees for six years.

The award is named in honor of White, who was mayor of Pocahontas from 1967-1974 and a former League president and vice president.

Held at the Little Rock Marriott and Statehouse Convention Center, attendance was strong, with more than 800 mayors, council members, department heads and other municipal personnel registered and with more than 1,200 participants overall.

The Convention covered an array of topics important to Arkansas cities and towns, with a focus on legislation affecting municipalities passed during the 2025 session of the Arkansas Legislature, including laws governing planning and zoning, extra-territorial jurisdiction and the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

The Arkansas Municipal League is a service and advocacy organization for the municipalities of Arkansas. The League offers its programs and services to all cities and towns in Arkansas and was created in 1934 to assist cities with information and representation in the public affairs of our state and nation. To find out more, visit arml.org.