Chris Latimer is running for Rogers mayor

Elena Ramirez
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ROGERS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — On May 4, the District 4 Justice of Peace for Benton County announced his official campaign for Mayor of Rogers.

Chris Latimer is the first person to announce a mayoral campaign in Rogers.

He is focused on three things for the city: work, protect and build, according to his website. He claims that he will make City Hall more transparent, build more housing and infrastructure, bring more entrepreneurs and businesses with “less red tape and delays.”

He also claims that crime is on the rise and “the increase in violent crime is particularly concerning.”

FBI data shows that from 2012 to 2022 Rogers has had an increase of 40% in violent crimes, from 203 to 285.

<em>Above are all the violent crimes reported to the FBI from the Rogers Police Department from 2012-2022.</em>
Above are all the violent crimes reported to the FBI from the Rogers Police Department from 2012-2022.

He said the city needs a stronger police presence on his website. He has a three-minute video on his website with more information on his plans.

Latimer has lived in Rogers for more than 15 years. He works at Gibson Real Estate. He has more than 15 endorsements from state representatives, justice of peace’s and Republican chairman’s.

Latimer will be on the November ballot.

The deadline for candidates to file for the mayoral race is August 7. Residents can check their voter registration online.

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