8/18/2026 Board of Directors - Regular Meeting

The City of Fort Smith Board of Directors held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, during which they confirmed the appointment of Jeff Damon as city administrator and approved an at-will employment agreement with him. The meeting included public comments expressing concern about the lack of transparency regarding the contract terms and the potential financial impact. The board discussed the future establishment of key performance indicators (KPIs) to set clear goals for evaluating the city administrator's performance. The resolution to approve the appointment passed with five votes in favor and one opposed. No other procurement or budgetary matters were addressed during this meeting.