This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. Frank Scott wins a runoff for Little Rock mayor, becoming the first African-American elected to lead Arkansas' capital city. Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 100% remote. Elevated to mayor from mayor pro-tempore upon resignation of previous mayor. All rights reserved. background-color: #dac113; padding-left: 75px; Thirteen people have been arrested after "a disturbance turned into several fights" that left at least one person in the hospital at the Hall STEAM Magnet High School in Little Rock, Arkansas on . .non_result_row th { .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { In accordance with new Constitution of Arkansas and new city charter, the Mayor resumed duties previously split between mayor and president of the City Council in March 1875. Incumbent Frank Scott Jr. defeated Steve Landers, Greg Henderson, and Glen Schwarz in the general election for Mayor of Little Rock on November 8, 2022. The next election date for the Little Rock City Board of Directors will be held on November 5, 2024, with the following positions on the ballot: Ward 4 Representative Position 8, At-Large Representative Position 9, At-Large Representative Position 10, At-Large Representative Candidate Qualifications: Registered Voter I think that's a core difference. First served as mayor for two years under original city manager structure, then elected to four-year terms by a citywide election in 1994, 1998, and 2002 under the new hybrid city administrator structure. margin-bottom:16px; "Our city budget is bloated with wasteful spending, there is zero transparency about expenses, and city crime is out of control," he said. 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We need accountability in our city from our city employees and transparency to make our public aware of what goes on from our city leaders to the employees. Well, in reality, a lot of times it's more efficient and better for the local economy to invest that same amount of money back in the existing businesses that are already here and allow them to continue forward. Father of. I will focus on enhancing all aspects of public safety by implementing a ground up approach to addressing crime before it happens. As for Tory, the two-term mayor has not said if he will seek a third term. Invest in the Arts and Culture of the city. margin-right: 12px; @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { When asked his stance on the tax initiative, Landers said, "I'm for keeping taxes as low as possible.". vertical-align: top; Summer Academic Enrichment & Recreation Programs, Opening a Business in Little Rock Synopsis, Minority & Women Owned Business Resources, Willie L. 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Then we can basically put that off of and basically apply that to other restaurants that we've worked with knowing that there's a pretty common average between, when we do a certain amount of work to what their bottom lines aren't being. .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { Make Little Rock a Great Place to Live by: Prioritizing residents of the city in road/infrastructure planning. font-size: 16px; The most recent mayor was John Tory, who served from 2014 to 2023. display: inline; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. .race_header.green { } border: 1px solid #DDDDDD; The other thing I've done is I've worked very closely with the Downtown Neighborhood Association, including serving as the president for two years, and I see the real impact that a strong neighborhood has. Work within our homeless and unsheltered communities to ensure the needs of every resident of Little Rock is met, housed or not. Little Rock residents are already set to go to the polls on Sept. 14 in a citywide referendum on whether to authorize a 1 percentage-point sales-tax increase Scott has championed. I believe that the only way we thrive is if we work on building up all of us collectively. Work with invested third parties to build an easy to manage information request policy. max-height: 580px; From April 1839 through November 1839, Alderman Nicholas Peay acted as mayor due to prolonged absence of Mayor Brown. }. .inner_percentage.Republican { Please contact us about the issues that impact your local election. Henderson said he will focus on the future generations of Little Rock, and hopes that the city in 15-30 years from now will offer opportunities for all those that live here. The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, held a general election for mayor on November 8, 2022. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { } } width: 100%; Candidates for mayor of Little Rock: incumbent Frank Scott Jr. } color:white; overflow-x: auto; Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium. Our website also provides residents with a multitude of resources concerning local government, information about our different city departments, utilities, permits, and zoning all of which can be accessed at any time of the day, with only a few clicks, providing true convenience to all our residents. .non_result_row { top: 0px; .votebox { Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. is seeking reelection. All Rights Reserved. $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { align-items:center; I additionally worked toward a masters degree in Applied Communication, focusing on crisis communication, completing the coursework from UALR. Chosen in a special election to fill vacancy created by resignation of Mayor Lenon. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well. a[aria-expanded=true] .fa-chevron-right { The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Work with City Directors to identify projects in each ward based on the unique and individual needs of the local neighborhoods. .results_row td { From July November 1981, served as Acting Mayor. Steve Landers, 67, a self-described dealmaker who founded Arkansas's largest chain of automobile dealerships, will campaign to become the next Mayor of Little Rock in 2022, KATV has learned.. As mayor I want to make Little Rock a leader in municipal government transparency. Increase Public Safety. Due to illness, Mayor Satterfield took a leave of absence from January 1 through March 31, 1941. The filing deadline for this election was August 19, 2022. Adjusting centuries old zoning, building, and planning codes to allow for more affordable housing options. But I just think, running businesses, I've probably got a little more experience, you know? I believe we can experience the change needed in our city to get there without having to compromise our integrity. margin-top: 0px; Landers, who confirmed he had a poll in the field to gauge voters' opinions, said he has been thinking about running for a while and referenced his 50 years of experience in the car business. .results_text { Note that not all submissions may meet Ballotpedia's coverage requirements for inclusion. I graduated from Ouachita Baptist University with a degree in Political Science and have stayed active in local politics since. width: 35px !important; He has stepped back from the daily operations of the auto dealerships but still owns some stores, Landers said last month. Mayoral election in Little Rock, Arkansas (2022), Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses. } .election_results_text { "Tuesday evening, the voters spoke about the future direction of our city, and I heard it loud and clear," Landers said in a statement posted on Twitter. Landers is a member of the state Racing Commission but has never run for public office. He confirmed his exploratory committee was behind recent local telephone polling that was first reported by the Arkansas Times over the weekend. Landers had floated the idea of a run last month and acknowledged he was behind recent telephone polling that gauged residents' opinions on him, Scott and the mayor's race. How does your approach differ from his? Work to improve cooperation, respect, and morale inside the police department to help everyone work toward a common goal. margin-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 5px; height: auto; Counties | } Councilwoman Debi Ross is joining the race for Mayor of North Little Rock. color: #888; Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. November 5, 2017. } the main crime price in Democrat-run Chicago is already up 97 p.c this 12 months, reviews Wirepoints. Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? }) Appointed Acting Mayor in January 1871 and served through November 1871. background-color: #db0000; As North Little Rocks Mayor, I would like to cordially welcome you to our citys website. We've had that deficit for quite a while. Streamline the process for starting a small business and implement a business coordinator as a resource for businesses to get answers and guidance. Four candidates in running for Little Rock mayor as filing period closes by Joseph Flaherty | August 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. (left), Greg Henderson,. North Little Rock, AR 72119 Yes, we need to get in and repair the building after it's burned down. .votebox-covid-disclaimer { The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, held general elections for mayor and city council on November 8, 2022. letter-spacing: 0.03em; The announcement Wednesday confirms reports from August that Landers was eyeing a run for the mayor's office. width: 350px; Ballotpedia researches issues in local elections across the United States, but information availability is a challenge for us in many areas. } What we started tracking was what was the growth with local businesses versus chain restaurants in the city. Federal courts | 2017. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { margin: 0 !important; | Do you think this program is a step in the right direction?

. border-radius: 7px 7px 0 0; top: 2px; width: 65px; .inner_percentage.Green { $('.collapse').collapse('show'); According to the Arkansas Times, questions related to Landers, Scott and the Little Rock mayor's race were posed to respondents. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { border-top: 1px solid #ddd; The section below shows responses from candidates in this race who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. } A few of the ways I think we can accomplish this are: As mayor I want to make Little Rock a safe and enjoyable city for all. background-color: #ccc; } 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. width: 100%; position: relative; Earlier this month, Greg Henderson, the publisher/president of food blog Rock City Eats and a frequent contender in city elections, announced his intention to run for mayor. border: 1px solid #999; Education. Starting date for mayoral terms moved from April to January. The city's effective overall sales-tax rate, when accounting for state and county taxes, will increase to 9.625% starting in January if voters give approval. 2023 City of Little Rock. We have a deficit in the number of officers. .image-candidate-thumbnail { width: 100%; .answers-container { padding-bottom: 0px; Bernard Smith presided over the board through 1828, Dr. Matthew Cunningham presided in 1829, and John McClain presided in 1830 and 1831. Press Room. })(); Eleven state capitals held mayoral elections in 2022. Must be a resident of the City of Little Rock for at least thirty (30) days. .results_table { } I must keep our employee morale high which is something that I have done my whole business career. How to vote | Steve Landers is one of the three challengers so far who are hoping to unseat incumbent Mayor Frank Scott Jr. As part of a series of interviews with candidates, KUAR News spoke with Landers. clearInterval(nTimer); City board members appointed Miller last year to fill the remainder of the term of the late Erma Hendrix. font-size: 12px; 7 mph. Elections in 2023 | TRANSLATE. Join me so we can move Little Rock Forward, Together. Incumbents are marked with an (i) after their name. Contact our sales team. } width: 50%; } Landers, 67, has retired from the daily operations of the automotive dealerships that bear his name, though he said he still owns some stores. If no Little Rock mayoral candidate wins at least 40% of the vote on Nov. 8, a runoff election between the top two individuals will take place the following month. padding-right: 20px !important; As mayor I will work to help grow and strengthen the heart of our economy, which is our locally owned small businesses. } Henderson said he will focus on the future generations of Little Rock, and hopes that the city in 15-30 years from now will offer opportunities for all those that live here. We've worked with small businesses over the past 10 years with Rock City Eats, mostly in the restaurant scene. } Nicolas Malette. Print Headline: Auto dealer sets LR mayoral run, notes tax defeat. We enter City Hall every morning and exit every night with our residents top of mind, striving to do the work necessary to lift Little Rock to new heights. Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use. Incumbent City Directors Ken Richardson of Ward 2, Kathy Webb of Ward 3 and B.J. Without a website, email . Scott Landers was 35 when he died of a heart attack while duck hunting in January 2020, the company said at the time. margin-bottom: 4px; .race_header.democratic { border-right: 1px solid #ddd; U.S. Congress | A candidate has thrown his name into the ring for the 2022 race of Little Rock Mayor Wednesday afternoon. City officials must verify the qualifications and petition signatures of the individuals who file to run. .question-scroll-container { Malette was first elected to council at the age of 18 and is the youngest mayor in Quebec history at 22 years of age when elected. Whether youre looking for information on many of the fun things our city has to offer, such as Simmons Bank Arena, The Arkansas River Trail, or Dickey Stephens Ball Park, the website is a great place to start. According to the city clerk's office, the complete list of candidates who have filed to run for municipal office is as follows: More details in Saturday's Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. if (typeof $ != 'undefined') { .image-candidate-thumbnail { position: absolute; } The partisan affiliation of five state capital mayors was unknown. Ballotpedia comprehensively covers the 100 largest cities in the United States by population. width: 90%; (function() { Henderson ran in 2020 against long. Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election. He defeated Baker Kurrus in the nonpartisan runoff election Tuesday after the two received most votes of the five candidates in the general . vertical-align: middle; The city of Little Rock, Arkansas, held a general election for mayor on November 8, 2022. U.S. President | .panel-heading:hover { cursor: pointer;} padding-left: 0; background-color: #db0000; He also ran for Ward 1 Little Rock City Director in 2018. .multi-survey-header p { .race_header { Learn More. } max-width: 75px; . If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Served as Arkansas Secretary of State from 1995 to 2003. "It's time for new leadership that will truly help people who need it most.

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