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Government in El Dorado

El Dorado is governed by a mayor and a city council comprised of eight aldermen. City council meetings are held twice monthly in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Mayoral elections are held every four years, and aldermen are elected every two years.

Police protection for the city is provided by 65 (uniformed and reserve) officers with 27 radio-equipped cars. The El Dorado Police Department also maintains a SWAT Team and Bomb Squad.

Fire protection is available to all city residents and industrial plants outside the city limits. There are more than 50 full-time firefighters operating 10 firefighting units out of four fire stations.

Emergency calls are handled by trained 911 operators and emergency service personnel.

El Dorado & Union County
are moving FORWARD

This past year voters in El Dorado overwhelmingly supported a new economic development initiative deemed “El Dorado Forward” that will dedicate more than 32 million dollars over the next eight years to move the city forward.

The report was written by TIP Strategies of Austin, Texas and focuses on growth in three specific areas: Talent, Industry and Place. One of the primary objectives of this plan is to make El Dorado a regional destination in south Arkansas for entertainment, culture, recreation, living, business, education, healthcare, and shopping.

The new plan also calls for partnerships with South Arkansas Community College and the city of El Dorado in the construction of a new community center and student union building for the college. This new facility will allow the area to host regional events and activities not currently available due to the lack of adequate facilities.