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Cybersecurity event update

Multiple residents pressed the board to disclose the scope of the cyberattack — whether employee and resident data is exposed, whether police reports and court records are inaccessible, and who is accountable. The board has stayed silent for over a month, and the administrator only promised a public statement "at some point."

7 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

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Consent Decree modification and sewer deadline extension

The federal government proposed extending Fort Smith's sewer repair deadline by 11.5 years, to June 2038. The deal locks in 3.5% annual sewer rate increases through 2030 and requires a financial management plan. A resolution could come before the board March 3.

4 mentionsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026