City of Little Rock 311

Public Safety Commission

The Little Rock Public Safety Commission was created on October 2, 2023, by Ordinance No. 22,316. The goals of this Commission are to:

  1. Contribute to the overall safety and security of communities in the City of Little Rock by recommending policies, programs, and initiatives to the Board of Directors that work to reduce crime.
  2. Promote community engagement by fostering strong relationships between Law Enforcement and Little Rock communities.
  3. Inform the Board of Directors and the public about holistic efforts to address violent crime in Little Rock.

For More Information

Christopher Harvey, Senior Advisor to the Mayor
500 W. Markham Street, Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 371-4510
charvey@littlerock.gov



AUTHORITY: Ordinance No. 22,316, passed by the Little Rock City Board of Directors on October 2, 2023, created this Commission.
TERM: Each member of this Commission, except the initial membership, will serve one (1), four (4) – year term. *The initial Commission appointees will draw lots as set forth in Ordinance No. 22,316 to determine the initial terms for each initial seat.
MEMBERS: Seven (7) Ward Commissioners and Six (6) At-Large Commissioners
DUTIES: The Commission will meet to make specific recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding the broader issues of social, economic, and environmental conditions that affect public safety and result in violent crime.
SELECTION: The Mayor appoints members of this Commission, subject to approval by the Little Rock City Board of Directors.
MEETINGS: Third Thursday of Each Month 
Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center (Auditorium)
6:00 PM
CONTACT: Christopher Harvey, Senior Advisor to the Mayor
Little Rock City Hall
500 West Markham Street, Suite 205
Little Rock, AR 72201
charvey@littlerock.gov 

Current Members

Carolyn Hobbs
Ward 1 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2025
Vacant
Ward 2 Representative
Term Expires: 
Seth Ward III
Ward 3 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2025
James Doyle
Ward 4 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2026
Johnny Gilbert
Ward 5 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2025
Kambrei Charles
Ward 6 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2027
William Farmer
Ward 7 Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2027

Billy Burris
At-Large Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2026

Willie Davis
At-Large Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2028
Zeornee Herts
At-Large Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2025
Anna Morshedi
At-Large Representative
Term Expires: 2-6-2026

Vacant
At-Large Representative
Term Expires:
Vacant
At-Large Representative
Term Expires:

Staff Liaisons

Office of Executive Administration Staff Liaison - Christopher Harvey, Senior Advisor to the Mayor

Little Rock Police Department Staff Liaison - Chief Heath Helton, Chief of Police

City Attorney’s Office Staff Liaison - Lynette Perez, Chief Deputy City Attorney

City Board of Directors Liaison

City Director: TBD
(Board of Directors Liaison)
board@littlerock.gov
Term Expires:  TBD