Little Rock Board of Directors: A Roster of Key Players
Virgil Miller Jr. represents Ward 1 on the Little Rock Board of Directors, followed by Ken Richardson in Ward 2, Vice-Mayor Kathy Webb in Ward 3, and Capi Peck in Ward 4. Other members include Lance Hines in Ward 5, Andrea Hogan Lewis in Ward 6, B.J. (Brenda) Wyrick in Ward 7, Dr. Dean Kumpuris in Position 8, Antwan Phillips in Position 9, and Joan Adcock in Position 10.
New Faces and Re-Elections
The board has seen some recent changes, such as Andrea Hogan Lewis, a bank executive, taking the seat in Ward 6 after defeating the incumbent, Doris Wright. Lewis is the second-youngest city director and will bring a fresh perspective as a mother raising young children. Meanwhile, Vice Mayor Lance Hines has been re-elected to serve another term in Ward 5, focusing on violent crime reduction.
City Dynamics and Collaborative Spirit
The new members are aiming to bring a collaborative spirit to the board, which has been marked by tensions with Mayor Frank Scott Jr. Lewis has expressed her commitment to working positively with the mayor, while Hines plans to draft an ordinance to increase transparency in city contracts, reflecting on the importance of compromise for effective governance.