Cotter, Flippin, and Summit were among the 26 cities and towns to win Four Star Municipality Awards from the Arkansas Municipal League recently. The awards were presented at the 72nd Arkansas Municipal League Convention and indicate excellence in loss control in the League municipal vehicle program, health benefit fund, employee safety and wellness, and prevention of legal liability.

Cotter Mayor Elwood Mosley, shown with League Past President Terry Coberly, attended the convention at Hot Springs.

The Municipal League magazine said Four Star Winners help their cities and towns save tax money through lower program rates, have healthier employees, and save other costs.

Arkansas Municipal League is a voluntary, non-partisan organization of Arkansas cities and towns. According to its mission statement, it acts as the official representative of Arkansas cities and towns before the state and federal governments. It also provides a clearinghouse for information and answers, and offers a forum for discussion and sharing of mutual concerns.