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Topics getting the most attention in Fort Smith public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.

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2026 Water Capital Improvement Plan, Phase II

The board was scheduled to accept the city's prioritized 2026 capital improvement plan for the water system, guiding which water infrastructure projects get built.

6 mentionsLast discussed Aug 11, 2026

CriticalBudget

Sewer System Funding

The city loses roughly 36% of its water, peak-day demand hits capacity limits by 2027, and the transmission line plus plant upgrades could top $370 million — with zero dollars identified beyond 2026. Staff warn the system operates in crisis mode and one more failure could mean a Jackson, Mississippi-style catastrophe.

4 mentionsLast discussed Jul 9, 2026