City of Fort Smith, Arkansas

09/16/2026

On November 3, 2026, Fort Smith voters will decide whether the City should change from its current city administrator form of government to a mayor-council form of government.

The City has created VoteFortSmith.com, a dedicated informational website with answers to frequently asked questions about the City’s current form of government and the proposed mayor-council form of government.

At VoteFortSmith.com, residents can find information about:

· What a FOR or AGAINST vote means
· Fort Smith’s current city administrator form of government
· How the proposed mayor-council form of government would work
· The roles of the mayor and governing body under each form
· What would happen if voters approve the change
· When a change would take effect
· And more!

The site includes searchable FAQs, making it easy to find information about a specific topic or question. Residents can also submit a question directly to the City if it is not already addressed on the website.

Know before you vote. Visit VoteFortSmith.com to learn more.

09/16/2026

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR YOUR E-BIKE VOUCHER?

Through the Tri-Region E-Bike Voucher Program, eligible residents can save up to $700 off the price of a new e-bike, or up to $1,200 if income-qualified.

You only need to register ONCE to be qualified for ALL random selections! Random selections are scheduled now through May, 2027.

Learn more about the program and register for an e-bike voucher at fortsmithar.gov/ebike.

09/16/2026

Reminder: Online Utility Bill Payment Available to Residents

City of Fort Smith utility customers can continue to safely and securely pay their City utility bills online.

The City’s third-party payment systems used to process utility payments were not affected by the recent cybersecurity event.

Customers can make online payments anytime through the City’s online payment portal: https://payit.fortsmithar.gov/

For questions about billing, please contact Citizens Services at 479-784-2262 or [email protected].

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09/16/2026

Make plans to spend Halloween at Whitney’s Race 2026! 🎃💜

Hosted by the Whitney Marsh Foundation, Whitney’s Race brings together runners, walkers, families and supporters to help raise awareness and support for pancreatic cancer. Participants can choose from a 5K, 10K or 1-Mile Kids Fun Run.

After the race, stick around for a family-friendly Halloween Festival featuring live music, food trucks, carnival games, pumpkin activities, face painting, vendors and a costume contest.

Whether you participate in the race or come out to enjoy the festival, it’s a great opportunity to spend the day with our community while supporting an important cause.

When: October 31, 2026
Where: Fort Smith Bakery District, 70 S. 7th St.

Learn more and register:
https://www.whitneymarsh.org/events/whitneys-race-2026

Come out, have some fun and help support the fight against pancreatic cancer!

09/16/2026

💧 Keep our waterways clean!

Trash and debris left along curbs, gutters, and ditches can easily make their way into our waterways. Take a few minutes to clean up around your home and help keep our community, and our water, clean!

09/16/2026

Please read this update from City Administrator Jeff Dingman regarding the recent cybersecurity event.

City Administrator Jeff Dingman Provides Update on Cybersecurity Event Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 09/15/2026 08:53 PM CDT View as a webpage/Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2026 CONTACT Josh Buchfink [email protected] 479-392-6961 City Administrator Jeff Dingman....

09/15/2026

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09/15/2026

19-15-C1: 2017 SSA Remedial Measures, Sub-Basin MC06

PROJECT UPDATE
This Consent Decree-related project has been under construction since January and includes rehabilitating or replacing approximately 160 sanitary sewer manholes and 17,950 linear feet of 8-inch and 12-inch sanitary sewer line using conventional open-cut installation, pipe bursting, and cured-in-place pipe lining.

September Progress Report:
•995 linear feet (26%) of sewer mains completed by open-cut method
•11,200 linear feet (112%) of sewer mains completed by pipe bursting method
•4,050 linear feet (76%) of sewer service lines completed
•205 (71%) sewer service cleanouts completed
•65 (64% manholes replaced/rehabilitated

Design Engineer: Halff Associates, Inc.
Construction Contractor: Krapff-Reynolds Construction Co.
Estimated Completion Date: 2/5/2027
Estimated Project Cost: $9,096,780.50
Completed Cost to Date: $5,828,059.45
Overall Project Status: ON TRACK

View the project map - https://bit.ly/19-15-C1

Learn more about the Consent Decree and City of Fort Smith Water Utilities projects at fortsmithar.gov/consent-decree

09/15/2026

Upcoming City Meetings | Sept. 15–18

Stay informed and engaged with upcoming City of Fort Smith meetings this week.

Tuesday, Sept. 15
Board of Directors Regular Meeting
6:00 PM
Location: The Blue Lion, 101 N. 2nd St.

Wednesday, Sept. 16
Property Owners Appeal Board – Annual Appeal Hearing 1 of 2
6:00–9:00 PM
Location: The Blue Lion, 101 N. 2nd St.

Thursday, Sept. 17
Property Owners Appeal Board – Annual Appeal Hearing 2 of 2
6:00–9:00 PM
Location: The Blue Lion, 101 N. 2nd St.

For more information, including agendas and meeting details, visit www.fortsmithar.gov/watch