Fort Smith Housing Authority

10/05/2026

The Fort Smith Housing Authority office will be closed Friday, October 9th, and Monday, October 12th.

09/21/2026

The Fort Smith Housing Authority (FSHA) and Compass Realty & Construction Group (CRCG) previously addressed the mayoral candidate questionnaire independently developed and distributed by Paul McCollom, who served as an independent contractor and Principal Broker for CRCG.

After reviewing the circumstances surrounding the incident in full, I have terminated Mr. McCollom's contractual relationship with CRCG and FSHA for real estate brokerage services, effective immediately. His designation and authority to serve as Principal Broker for CRCG have also been terminated.

As previously stated, the questionnaire was not developed, requested, authorized, sponsored, or approved by FSHA or CRCG. Neither organization participated in developing the questions, selecting the recipients, evaluating responses, or planning the distribution of any resulting information.

After the issue was brought to his attention, Mr. McCollom acknowledged the mistake, accepted responsibility, contacted the candidates involved, and discontinued the questionnaire. However, his use of organizational email, contact information, and his organizational title in connection with this activity understandably created the impression that FSHA or CRCG could have been involved.

After reviewing the incident in full, I determined that those corrective actions did not resolve the underlying issue. The use of FSHA and CRCG resources and an organizational position in connection with personal political activity crossed a boundary that is especially significant for organizations such as ours.

FSHA and CRCG must remain institutionally neutral in political matters. There must be a clear separation between personal political activity and these organizations, and organizational names, resources, accounts, addresses, or positions cannot be used in a manner that could reasonably suggest organizational involvement in an individual's political activity.

Maintaining that separation is particularly important because of the public nature of our work and our relationships with the City of Fort Smith and other governmental and community partners.

This was not a decision I made lightly. However, maintaining public trust and a clear separation between our organizations and personal political activity is a responsibility I take seriously.

Mitchell Minnick
CEO

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09/17/2026

Edited for clarification: this official statement were prepared and posted by Mitch Minnick, the CEO of FSHA and CRCG.

The Fort Smith Housing Authority is aware of questions concerning a mayoral candidate questionnaire recently distributed by Paul McCollom.

Mr. McCollom is an independent contractor who serves as Principal Broker for Compass Realty & Construction Group, a nonprofit affiliate of the Fort Smith Housing Authority. His contracted responsibilities related to the Fort Smith Housing Authority are limited to providing real estate brokerage services associated with furthering affordable housing.

Mr. McCollom incorrectly used his FSHA/Compass email account and organizational mailing address in correspondence concerning this personal effort. Those contact details should not have been used and understandably created the impression that the correspondence could have been associated with FSHA or CRCG.

The candidate questionnaire was developed and distributed by Mr. McCollom independently and is not an initiative of, authorized by, or conducted on behalf of the Fort Smith Housing Authority or Compass Realty & Construction Group. Neither organization participated in developing the questionnaire, selecting its recipients, collecting responses, or any proposed evaluation or distribution of those responses.

We regret that this mistake occurred and will work to ensure that FSHA and CRCG independent contractors and employees do not engage in political activities using organizational accounts or resources.

The Fort Smith Housing Authority and Compass Realty & Construction Group have no role in this effort and will not participate in the collection, evaluation, publication, or distribution of candidate responses or related materials.

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09/07/2026

"All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance." — Martin Luther King Jr.

Happy Labor Day!

Please note that our office is closed today.

We will resume regular office hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

09/03/2026

Just a reminder, the Fort Smith Housing Authority offices will be closed on Monday, Septembe4r 7th, to observe the Labor Day holiday.

09/02/2026

https://fortsmith.work/jobs/admin-support-specialist-fort-smith-housing-authority

We are hiring an Admin Support Specialist!

The tasks include but are not limited to greeting clients at the door, answering and returning phone calls for the various departments within the agency, maintaining a daily log, maintaining a rental list of participating Landlords, inputting work orders for our Nelson Hall residents, and collecting rent and/or other funds owed to the Fort Smith Housing Authority. Additionally, this position provides support for the applicant process, working closely with and taking direction from the Applicant & Landlord Relations Coordinator.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply!

Free job postings for Fort Smith-area employers. Staffing, recruiting, and payroll services available.

08/26/2026

A BIG thank you to 7 Brew on Phoenix Avenue for treating our employees to FREE drinks today! ☕🥤💙

What a fun treat and a great way to add a little extra energy to our workday! We truly appreciate 7 Brew for showing some love to our employees.

Thank you, 7 Brew Phoenix, for making our day a little sweeter (and a lot more caffeinated)! 😄🙌

08/26/2026

The Fort Smith Housing Authority offices will be closed on Monday, September 7th, to observe the Labor Day holiday.

08/08/2026

* 10:18pm Update: power has been restored to the full Nelson Hall Homes property.*

*8:21pm Update: the outage is now affecting the entire site and OGE is on-site working to restore full power. We are unsure of the estimated time of restoration*

Our electrical contractor is working to address the power outage currently affecting a portion of Nelson Hall Homes units. We hope to have power restored soon.

In the meantime, the Nelson Hall Homes Activity Center is open to provide the affected residents with a location to get out of the heat, receive bottled water, and charge any electronics or medical equipment.

07/13/2026

Now Hiring: Maintenance Mechanic🏡
Looking for a stable job where your skills make a real difference in the community? Join our team at the Housing Authority! We’re seeking a reliable Maintenance Mechanic to help keep our affordable housing communities safe, clean, and well-maintained for the families who live here.

What You’ll Do:
• Perform general maintenance and repairs (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, etc.)
• Complete work orders and preventative maintenance
• Help maintain safe, clean housing for our residents
• Work as part of a supportive team serving our community

Why Work With Us?
✅ Competitive pay
✅ Excellent benefits package
✅ Health, dental & vision insurance
✅ Retirement plan
✅ Paid holidays & vacation
If you’re dependable, skilled in general maintenance, and want a career with great benefits and job security, we’d love to hear from you!

You can find an application to apply here -->

The Fort Smith Housing Authority is accepting applications for the Maintenance Mechanic postion.  This position involves the performance of semi-routine and diversified duties in connection with repairs to and maintenance of building and grounds requiring many skills found at the journeyman level ...