Nataylia Deer, Mayoral Candidate

1.Provide us with some information about your history and your background with Fort Smith.

I was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas. I went to Van Buren schools. I've lived in Van Buren, Fort Smith, Alma, Kibler, Mulberry Cedarville, I even attended the Cedarville high school for a little. My first job was in Fort Smith as a newspaper subscription seller, (door to door)

2.What made you want to run? 

The reason I decided to run for mayor is because I was watching a video on Facebook, a live video that Shane McKinney was doing. He was being interviewed, and the woman had asked him if he had ever drank blood because she heard a rumor and he said that it was true and that is what sparked me to run for Mayor. 

3.What pressing needs do you see in Fort Smith?

Needs we have in Fort Smith, Arkansas, homelessness, taxpayer spending, racism, we need more Jobs, our roads need fixed, better communication between the board and the citizens.

4.If you were to get elected, how would you meet these needs that you see?

I will meet the needs of the things I suggested by being led by the Holy Spirit, because without God, we can do nothing. 

General Elections for Mayor and Board of Directors will happen on Nov 3rd. If you are a resident in the Fort Smith Area, go out and vote.