George McGill (Arkansas politician) facts for kids
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George McGill
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| Mayor of Fort Smith | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Sandy Sanders |
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 78th district |
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| In office January 14, 2013 – January 1, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Billy Gaskill |
| Succeeded by | Jay Richardson |
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| Born | August 22, 1946 Fort Smith, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Education | University of Arkansas (MBA) |
George B. McGill was born on August 22, 1946. He is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party. Since January 1, 2019, he has been serving as the Mayor of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Before becoming mayor, McGill was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives. He represented District 78 from January 14, 2013, until he became mayor. He is known for being the first black person to serve as Fort Smith's mayor.
Education and Early Career
George McGill grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He worked hard in his studies. He earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Arkansas. An MBA is a special degree that helps people learn about business and management.
Political Journey
George McGill has a long history in public service. He first became a state representative for District 78 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. This happened on January 14, 2013. He took over the seat after Representative Billy Gaskill left. McGill ran for this position without any opponents in 2012. He also ran unopposed in his re-election campaigns in 2014 and 2016. This means no one else ran against him for those elections.
Becoming Mayor of Fort Smith
In 2018, while still a state representative, George McGill decided to run for mayor of Fort Smith. He faced two other candidates in the election. On August 14, 2018, McGill won the election. He received more than half of all the votes.
On January 1, 2019, George McGill was officially sworn in as mayor. A large crowd gathered at the Judge Isaac C. Parker Federal Building to watch. This was a very important moment for Fort Smith. McGill became the first African-American mayor in the city's history. As mayor, he works to lead the city and make decisions for its future.
