Historic District Commission

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Board Application

The commission is authorized to make an investigation and report on the historic significance of the buildings, structures, features, sites or surroundings included in any proposed historic district. The commission is also authorized to recommend an area or areas to be included in a historic district or districts and from time to time recommend amendments to established districts or additional districts.

Fort Smith has been designated a Certified Local Government (CLG) by the United States Department of Interior. One of the benefits of being a CLG is to be eligible for various grant funds each year. CLG’s are required to attempt to appoint preservation related professionals to their Historic District Commissions, to the extent available in the community.

The commission has five members, who are electors of the city, appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the Board of Directors and each serves alternate three-year terms. Members shall be electors of the City and hold no salaried or municipal office. Regular meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the Darby Community Center, 220 North 7th Street. The study sessions are held the last Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m., at the Darby Community Center, 220 North 7th Street.

Members

  • Members: 5
  • Term: 3 Years
  • Meetings: Monthly

Nate Deason
Member
Architect
Appointed: 09/20/2022
Expiration: 07/31/2026
6310 Maplefield Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-200-2962
ndeason@mahgrach.com

Robert Clock
Member
CPA
Appointed: 07/16/2019
Expiration: 07/31/2026
2710 South 80 Street
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-648-2846
clockcpa@gmail.com

Jacque Cialone
Member
Appointed: 01/20/2026
Expiration: 07/31/2027
479-651-5092
1700 Crestview Ln
Fort Smith, AR
sjcialon@gmail.com 

Mila Masur
Member
Appointed: 07/24/2018
Expiration: 07/31/2027
414 North 7th Street
Fort Smith, AR 72901
479-783-3000 (w)

Daniel Fudge
Member
Professor
Appointed: 08/19/2025
Expiration: 07/31/2028
7916 Huntington Way
Fort Smith, AR 72916
479-747-7550
danielfudge1@gmail.com

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