LITTLE ROCK – Mayor Frank Scott, Jr., has selected and the Little Rock Board of Directors has confirmed Delphone Hubbard as Little Rock's new city manager.

Little Rock's longtime fire chief, Hubbard had served as acting city manager the last three months. He has more than three decades of public service experience. His appointment is effective immediately.

"Delphone Hubbard is a battle-tested, exceptional servant leader whose extensive background in public safety and administration make him the right person to help me lead the City of Little Rock," Mayor Scott said. "He brings an unmatched level of integrity and professionalism that will benefit our City Hall team, the Board of Directors, and most importantly, the residents of Little Rock."

Hubbard was hired as Little Rock fire chief in January 2018, and he held that position until Mayor Scott named him acting city manager on April 17. A Memphis native, he was a fire department operations chief and battalion chief in that city. He has bachelor's and master's degrees in business administration.

Hubbard is Little Rock's 12th city manager. He succeeds Bruce T. Moore, who was city manager for nearly 20 years before he passed away in October 2023. Arch Street from Fourth Street north past City Hall was renamed Bruce T. Moore Way to honor Moore's historic and impactful service to Little Rock.

"I am humbled to follow in the footsteps and legacy of my friend and colleague, Bruce T. Moore, and I am excited about this new opportunity to continue serving the people of Little Rock," Hubbard said. "I appreciate the confidence Mayor Scott and the Board have shown in me, and I am glad to accept this new role."

As Little Rock fire chief, Hubbard prioritized public safety and demonstrated his leadership skills through major events like the pandemic, historic flooding, the March 31, 2023, tornado, this year's wildfires, two fatal plane crashes and the line-of-duty death of a firefighter.

"Throughout his career, Chief Hubbard has been a hands-on administrator who leads from the front lines with strong support from his staff and colleagues," Mayor Scott said. "I appreciate the Board for joining me in placing our trust in him as we work together to unite, grow and transform the City of Little Rock."

Under Little Rock's form of government approved by voters in 2007, the Mayor is the City's chief executive. The Mayor appoints the city manager, who serves as the chief administrative officer. The city manager appointment must be approved by a majority of the Little Rock Board of Directors.