Fort Smith voters to decide on major government change as proposed mayor-council system could trigger new elections in 2028 and replace current structure

Fort Smith, Ark. – Fort Smith voters to decide on major government change as proposed mayor-council system could trigger new elections in 2028 and replace current structure

Fort Smith, Arkansas, voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether to change the city’s form of government, with a proposed transition from the current city administrator system to a mayor-council structure that would lead to new elections in 2028.

The City of Fort Smith outlined the potential transition in a recent public information post, explaining that approval of the proposal would not immediately change the city’s leadership or government structure…