At-Large Director, Position 5· 2023-01-01 - 2026-12-31
Christina Catsavis
Fort Smith
About
Christina Catsavis's mayoral campaign focuses heavily on moving past political infighting to prioritize growth and development in Fort Smith. Her platform emphasizes construction and progress for the city.
Campaign promises (1)
- developmentChristina Catsavis campaigned on the message that it is time to build Fort Smith after years of fighting.
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 10
- Total speaking time
- 54:04
- Avg per meeting
- 5:24
- Segments
- 834
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Top issues during term (15)(Roads)
Riverfront Gateway Project
Estimated at $165,000, with the CBID expected to cover roughly 40 percent and the city 60 percent.
2027 Sidewalk Program
A private homebuilder would cover sidewalk material costs on two locations, reducing the city's bill.
Roadway engineering update
In-house street paving crew proposal
About $12-13 million in upfront 2027 costs, pitched as saving roughly 56% over contractor pricing.
Bobby Crabtree Boulevard Designation
Not specified in the agenda materials.
Street overlays and water plant maintenance
$1,530,825.65 for streets and $919,000 for lagoon cleaning, both budgeted.
Transit Department Update
The project carries a fiscal impact of $99,042.75.
Street overlay in-house plan
$2,865,200.96 from the 1105 sales tax program.
ARDOT Transportation Projects Presentation
Up to $20 million requested federally, with a potential local match of up to 25% from the Water-Sewer CIP Fund.
2026 Master Street Plan Engineering Contract
$273,000 from budgeted sales tax program funds.
Spradling Avenue Extension Phase 2 engineering
Adds $83,230 to the engineering contract, budgeted in the streets sales tax program.
Post-meter downtown parking complaints
City garage parking runs $40 a month for employees who need an alternative to on-street spots.
Rogers Avenue utility relocation ahead of ARDOT Highway 22 widening
Up to $20 million requested federally, with a potential local match of up to 25% from the Water-Sewer CIP Fund.
South 6th Street and Wheeler Avenue modifications
Engineering services cost $226,245, with construction bidding to follow.
Street Overlays and Reconstruction
$2,865,200.96 from the 1105 sales tax program.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Catsavis was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
No decisions found matching Roads.
Voting record (0)(Roads)
No votes found matching Roads.