Summary
Speakers blasted the 2027 budget for giving top administrators large raises — including another $15,000 for a city administrator already at $215,000 — while firefighters have gone roughly five years without a significant raise.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The administrator's salary sits at $215,000 plus a $7,500 car allowance, with a $15,000 raise proposed for January.
Top city administrators under the proposed budget.
Firefighters who haven't had a significant raise in about five years, and the taxpayers funding the increases.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Board of Directors - Study Session - Oct 27, 2026
Speakers blasted the 2027 budget for giving top administrators large raises — including another $15,000 for a city administrator already at $215,000 — while firefighters have gone roughly five years without a significant raise.
Fort Smith City Administrator Jeff Dingman to be paid $215,000 yearly under approved contract
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