Our Mission Statement

The City of Fort Smith is committed to providing resident-focused services, maintaining reliable infrastructure, and creating an environment that fosters economic advancement and a thriving community.

Our Vision

Fort Smith strives to be a dynamic, business, family, and military friendly destination that welcomes people from all over the world. 

Our Shared Values

• Hard-working Community – Our citizens are persistent and willing to roll up their sleeves to do whatever it takes to put in the effort to provide for their families and improve the community. The City of Fort Smith celebrates the hard work, innovation, intelligence, and contributions our citizens make each and every day. We highlight and support the life-changing difference they make in our city. 
• Quality Core Services – We work to deliver the highest quality services to our residents, customers, and visitors. We endeavor to understand the needs of residents/visitors and treat everyone consistently, fairly, and responsively.
• Quality of Life – We strive to implement policies that increase the attractiveness of our community to businesses and job creators to improve economic opportunity for all. Furthermore, we recognize the importance of supporting recreation, entertainment, and cultural amenities that make Fort Smith a destination for new and continuing investment. 
• Safety – We seek to continuously improve the safety of all areas of the city. We value a safe environment for all residents, employees, and visitors. 
• Opportunity – We seek to provide a path for all citizens to capture their full potential by achieving their individual goals. The City of Fort Smith seeks to be a community filled with the spirit of growth, success, and fulfillment. Our desire is to nurture, retain, and attract talent to make a positive difference in our future. 
• Financial Responsibility – The City of Fort Smith is a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Transparency, integrity, and honesty guide our financial conduct. We respect and recognize the importance of citizen-led accountability as well as outside audits to review our efforts.