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Fort Smith board hears calls to restore spay-and-neuter voucher funding
Summary
Directors discussed restoring the city—spay-and-neuter voucher program after 2024—25 spending nearly $379,000 and the omission of 2026 funding from the adopted budget; some members urged re-appropriating ~$150,000 and asked staff for ZIP-code breakdowns and eligibility safeguards.
The Fort Smith City Board of Directors debated whether to restore funding for the city—spay-and-neuter voucher program at a Feb. 10 study session, after staff reported the program spent nearly $379,000 in 2024 and 2025 and was not included in the adopted 2026 budget.
Jeff Dingman, who introduced the item at the mayor—s request, said staff prepared a balanced general-fund budget that did not include the vouchers but acknowledged strong resident outreach asking for the program to continue. Director Rigo said he was "grateful to our…
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