Leadership

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Fort Smith's leaders are dedicated to being accessible, helpful, and transparent for the citizens of Fort Smith. The Board of Directors, led by the City’s Mayor, is the legislative body that guides Fort Smith city government. A variety of committees and commissions support community work by leading projects that are priorities for the Fort Smith community.

Learn more about Fort Smith's leadership below.

Fort Smith Mayor

Fort Smith's Mayor is George B. McGill, who McGillwas elected in 2018. The Mayor presides over the City's Board of Directors and is the formal official for City ceremonies and events. On the Mayor's page, you'll find information about initiatives from the Mayor's Office, upcoming special events, and collaborations between the Mayor's Office and the City of Fort Smith.

Meet the Mayor of Fort Smith


Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is an eight-member group of officials led by the Mayor. Board members are elected by the citizens of Fort Smith and hold regular meetings to discuss city laws, policies, and happenings. Visit the Board of Directors page to find board members' contact information, view their meeting schedule, and review minutes, agendas, and videos of past meetings.

Meet the Fort Smith Board of Directors


Commissions & Committees

Each commission, committee, or board handles a specific area within the government of importance to Fort Smith residents. They oversee projects related to water, transit, parks and recreation, housing, and more. You can view the full list of groups on the Commissions and Committees page and find descriptions and contact information for each.

Commissions & Committees


Contact Fort Smith Leadership

StaffTitleDepartmentsPhoneEmail
Baker, Chief DannyPolice ChiefPolice Department(479) 709-5143
Barnhill, MorghanDeputy City ClerkCity Clerk(479) 784-2208
Bennett, JesseDirectorBuilding Services(479) 784-2235
Buchfink, JoshPR/Communications ManagerAdministration(479) 784-2224
Butler, BillyDeputy DirectorPublic Works (479) 784-2360
Clark, DarrellFire ChiefFire Department(479) 308-3330
Davis, ShannonGeneral ManagerConvention Center(479) 788-8935
Dennis, DanAdministration - Deputy DirectorPolice Department(479) 709-5170
Deuster, SaraDirectorParks & Recreation(479) 784-1009
Dimmitt, SteveDeputy DirectorInformation Technology(479) 788-8907
Dingman, JeffActing City AdministratorAdministration(479) 784-2201
Fisher, ChristiStaff AuditorInternal Audit(479) 784-1614
Gabucci, CandyceDirectorCommunity Development(479) 784-2456
Gard, Shawn DirectorNeighborhood Services(479) 784-1027
Gard, SherriCity ClerkCity Clerk(479) 784-2207
Garvin, EricDirectorHuman Resources(479) 784-1612
Gentry, JamesDirectorInformation Technology(479) 788-8900
Hall, KennethDeputy DirectorPublic Works (479) 494-3937
Johnson, JimmieDeputy DirectorEngineering(479) 784-2274
McAvoy, LanceDirectorWater Resources(479) 784-2401