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Mayoral Candidate Interview

A Fort Smith mayoral candidate, Shayne McKinney, did a Q&A ahead of the election. It’s basically a voter cheat sheet: hear what the person who wants to run your city thinks before you cast a ballot. There’s no new policy or budget decision here—just candidate messaging.

1 mentionLast discussed Aug 7, 2026

MediumGovernance

Mayoral Campaign Contributions

Mayor Catsavis is out front in early fundraising for Fort Smith’s mayoral race, according to the first contribution reports. That cash edge can buy ads, mailers, and outreach that shape who voters hear from—and possibly who leads the city next.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 9, 2026