Special election on changing Fort Smith's form of government
Fort Smith
Summary
The board was scheduled to consider once more whether to put a November 3, 2026 ballot question to voters on switching from a city administrator to a mayor-council form of government. It has failed 3-3-1 twice already this year.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
A special election would carry a cost to the city; the amount was not stated.
Voters would get a direct say in how their city government is structured.
City officials who prefer the current structure or a top-down process could lose influence, but no specific group is clearly harmed yet.
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Board of Directors - Regular Meeting - Aug 18, 2026
The board was scheduled to consider once more whether to put a November 3, 2026 ballot question to voters on switching from a city administrator to a mayor-council form of government. It has failed 3-3-1 twice already this year.
NWA EDITORIAL: Fort Smith vote on form of government should come through a grassroots campaign
NWA EDITORIAL: Fort Smith vote on form of government should come through a grassroots campaign Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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