Frank Scott Jr.
Frank D. Scott Jr. (born November 18, 1983) is an American politician from the state of Arkansas. He is the mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas, serving since January 2019. Scott is a member of the Democratic Party.
Frank Scott | |
|---|---|
| 73rd Mayor of Little Rock | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mark Stodola |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1983 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Memphis (BA) University of Arkansas, Little Rock (MBA) |
Early life and education
Scott is from Southwest Little Rock. He graduated from Mann Arts and Science Magnet Middle School and Parkview Arts and Science Magnet High School. He then earned his bachelor's degree in business from the University of Memphis, where he became a brother of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.[1][2]
Political career
Scott began his public service career in the office of Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe, where he served for five years, first as deputy policy director and later as director of intergovernmental affairs.[3] Scott accepted a position as a community banker with First Security Bank, while continuing to devote significant time to serving both his city and state as a member of the Port of Little Rock Board of Directors and as a member of the Arkansas Highway Commission.
In the 2018 election, Scott ran for mayor of Little Rock. In the November 6 nonpartisan election, he led a five-candidate field with 37.11% of the vote,[4] falling short of the 40% required to avoid a runoff election. Scott and Baker Kurrus advanced to a December 4 runoff, where Scott defeated Kurrus. Scott is the first elected African American mayor of Little Rock.[5]
Scott was sworn in on January 1, 2019.[6] In his first term, Scott proposed the "Rebuild the Rock" initiative, to be supported by a new sales tax to replace an expiring one.[7] The measure was defeated in a referendum in September 2021.[8]
Scott ran for reelection in the 2022 election.[9] He defeated Steve Landers, with 50% of the vote.[10]
References
- ^ Hall, Rebekah. "Frank Scott Jr.: the unifier | Cover Stories | Arkansas news, politics, opinion, restaurants, music, movies and art". Arktimes.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Scott got lost in hometown, found path to politics". Arkansasonline.com. October 19, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Mayor Frank Scott Jr". City of Little Rock. February 23, 2020.
- ^ "Front-runners Frank Scott Jr., Baker Kurrus to face off for Little Rock mayor". Arkansasonline.com. November 7, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Little Rock, Arkansas elects Frank Scott as first black mayor". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
- ^ "Frank Scott Jr. sworn in as Little Rock's new mayor". Arkansas Online. January 1, 2019. Retrieved January 1, 2019.
- ^ "Little Rock mayor's "Rebuild the Rock" sales-tax proposal + election, explained". Arkansas Online. August 24, 2021.
- ^ Kane, Parris (September 15, 2021). "'Rebuild the Rock' sales tax proposal fails: What happens next". KATV.
- ^ "Frank Scott announces intentions to run for second term as Little Rock mayor". Arkansas Online. February 1, 2022.
- ^ https://www.thv11.com/article/news/politics/elections/frank-scott-re-elected-little-rock-mayor/91-3ddfb8c9-b2bb-4911-b5e8-8b42c9262a25
External links
- Profile at Vote Smart