The mayor of Little Rock, Arkansas serves as the chief executive of the city government.
During the American Civil War, Little Rock was captured and occupied by Union forces beginning September 21, 1863, leaving the city without a civilian government until December 1865.
In accordance with new Constitution of Arkansas and new city charter, the mayor resumed duties previously split between mayor and president of the city council in March 1875.
Under this form, the city board selected mayor from among its membership to serve for a two-year term.
From October 1825 through January 1832, Little Rock was governed by an elected board of trustees.