The city attorney has recently declared Glen Schwarz ineligible to run for the Little Rock city board, citing his prior felony conviction. This development has brought uncertainty to his current bid to challenge Mayor Frank Scott Jr. for the top seat in the November election. Schwarz’s name remains listed among the candidates running, but the city’s move raises questions about his eligibility to continue contesting.
In the past, Schwarz has been vocal about his personal experiences, including being charged with four felonies over marijuana use in 1995. Despite the charges, a judge later removed the felonies from his record, leaving the current status of his candidacy in question. His commitment to issues like recreational marijuana and part-time mayor roles has been central to his campaigns, but this new hurdle may alter the course of his political journey.
Glen Schwarz’s political background includes:
Running for mayor in 2018
Seeking the at-large city board seat in 2020
Contesting for mayor against Frank Scott Jr. in the 2022 election
