CONWAY — The wheels of municipal government don’t seem to be turning to produce a town-sponsored short-term rental warrant article anytime soon.
In fact, signs point to it being 2023 before voters will have anything to decide when it comes to the controversial housing options that are currently in limbo, legally speaking.
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