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Elected Officials

FORM OF GOVERNMENT

Jacksonville has a Mayor/Council form of government. We have five wards with two aldermen, elected at large, representing each ward. The Mayor functions as the Chief Executive Officer of the city and spearheads economic development and long-term planning.

The Mayor, Municipal Judge, City Clerk, and City Attorney serve four-year terms, while the aldermen serve two-year terms.

Tommy Swaim, Mayor

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Mayor Swaim is a long-time resident of Jacksonville and has always been very active in the community. He is currently serving his 15th year as a member of the Arkansas Municipal League Executive Committee. Also, he is on the Advisory Council and a member of the Small Cities Steering Committee of the National League of Cities. Additionally he serves on the Board of Directors of CARELINK, Metroplan Planning Organization, and the Central Arkansas Planning and Development District.

Phone: 982-3146

Susan Davitt, City Clerk/ Treasurer

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Susan Davitt is a member of the Arkansas City Clerks, Recorders and Treasurers Association and the IIMC (International Institute of Municipal Clerks). In addition to her duties as City Clerk, she also acts as secretary to the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Adjustment, Civil Service Commission, and also serves on the Police and Fire Pension Boards.

Phone: 982-3181

Kenny Elliott, Alderman
Ward 1, Position 1

715 Foxwood Drive
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-5887

Marshall Smith, Alderman
Ward 1, Position 2

1206 Foxwood Drive
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-2633

Kevin McCleary, Alderman
Ward 2, Position 1

416 N. Oak Street
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-5144

Terry Sansing, Alderman
Ward 2, Position 2

1005 Lehman Drive
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-4359

Reedie Ray, Alderman
Ward 3, Position 1

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P. O. Box 591
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-5650

Linda Rinker, Alderman
Ward 3, Position 2

1216 Overview Drive
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-1494

Gary Fletcher, Alderman
Ward 4, Position 1

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101 Fair Oaks
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-3370

Robert Stroud, Alderman
Ward 4, Position 2

4509 Pennpointe Place
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-7784

Avis Twitty, Alderman
Ward 5, Position 1

2003 Lessell Drive
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-5653

Bill Howard, Alderman
Ward 5, Position 2

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1809 North James
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-2771


Robert Batton
Municipal District Judge

1414 West Main
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-9531

Robert Bamburg
City Attorney

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303 North James
Jacksonville

Phone: 982-6303