Change in form of government on the November 2026 ballot
Fort Smith
Summary
The Board is moving an ordinance to the August 18 agenda that would send a change in Fort Smith's form of government to voters this November.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election would carry costs for the city, though the exact figure wasn't discussed.
Voters will decide directly how their city government is structured.
No groups negatively affected
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Fort Smith change-of-government proclamations filed with county clerk
Fort Smith change-of-government proclamations filed with county clerk Talk Business & Politics
Board of Directors - Study Session - Aug 11, 2026
The Board is moving an ordinance to the August 18 agenda that would send a change in Fort Smith's form of government to voters this November.
Board of Directors - Study Session - May 12, 2026
Fort Smith may ask voters whether to switch from its current city manager-style government to a Mayor-Council system. Two ordinances — one for a November 2026 election and one for November 2027 — go before the board on May 19. This would reshape who holds executive power in city hall.
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