Fort Smith Mayoral Race and Government Overhaul | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Fort Smith, Arkansas, is in political upheaval as seven candidates race to become mayor — with the current incumbent stepping aside — while a historic push for government reform looms. Voters face a dual decision: electing their next leader and potentially reshaping how the city is governed, since the mayor’s power is currently minimal. A citizen-backed petition to overhaul the system is under legal review, and three at-large Board of Directors seats are also up for grabs, adding layers of complexity to this pivotal November election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/233b43c0ce72852e