Elections in Arkansas local government
What Arkansas city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about elections — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
71 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most elections activity
- Blytheville, AR (8)
- Washington County, AR (8)
- Bella Vista, AR (8)
- Rogers, AR (7)
- Russellville, AR (5)
- Bentonville, AR (4)
- Maumelle, AR (4)
- Jonesboro, AR (4)
- Hot Springs, AR (3)
- Greenwood, AR (2)
- Fort Smith, AR (2)
- Garland County, AR (2)
Latest matching meetings
Council to consider 0.625% sales tax ordinance and special election
The Jonesboro City Council will introduce ordinances for a city-wide 0.625% sales and use tax and a special election on the tax, and will hold readings on zoning, alley abandonment, traffic signs, and private club permits. The consent agenda includes routine items like minutes, a road closure agreement, board…
City Council to consider special election for capital improvement bonds and sales tax
The City Council will discuss a proposed special election to issue bonds for capital improvements and levy a 1% sales and use tax. The meeting also includes votes on zoning changes, budget amendments, and a grant for tree canopy projects.
Council to vote on Founders Day budget increase and election bylaw
This special council meeting includes a recommendation to approve an additional $4,000 for the 2026 Founders Day operational expenses and to give fourth and final reading to Elections Procedure Bylaw No. 1050, 2026. The meeting also includes a land acknowledgement and an in-camera session for labour relations.
Board to reconsider government change election after previous tie vote
The Board of Directors will consider an ordinance to call a November 3, 2026 special election on changing Fort Smith's government from city-administrator to mayor-council form, after a previous 3-3-1 vote defeated it. The agenda also includes four rezoning requests, authorizations for sewer utility projects, and…
Committee considers 0.625% sales tax for road improvements
The Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee is considering an ordinance to continue a 0.625% sales and use tax. If approved by the committee and voters in November 2026, the tax would fund roads, bridges, and sidewalks from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.
Committee will elect chair, discuss updates, and review 2027 budget requests
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to approve the agenda and minutes from the previous session. Members will elect a chair and co‑chair, receive updates on department activities, and consider moving dates for facilities. The committee will also review budget requests for the 2027…
City Council approves special elections for sales tax and capital improvement bonds
The City Council adopted several ordinances regarding tax extensions, utility rates, and city regulations. The body also approved resolutions to hold special elections for a sales and use tax and for the issuance of capital improvement bonds.
Council considers extending city sales tax and related special election
The Blytheville City Council will vote on an ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 1814, extending the 0.5% sales and use tax expiration date. A resolution will call a special election on whether to approve or reject that tax extension. Additional agenda items include a bond election for capital improvements and new rate…
Council to consider amending Official Community Plan and Zoning for two properties
The City of Greenwood council will hold a regular meeting with numerous items, including first readings of bylaws to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning for two separate properties, and referring them to public hearings. Other notable actions include adopting a $10,000 annual beautification grant program…
Council to decide Menifee Boardwalk appeal, approve $3.37M in payments
The Menifee City Council will hold public hearings on the Menifee Boardwalk development appeal, a General Plan amendment for open space, and tax-exempt bonds for The View Church. The consent calendar includes approving $3.37 million in warrants, a $750,000 grant for Quail Valley Nature Park, and a $932,644 traffic…
Council to call special election for Ward 1, Position 2 vacancy
The Bentonville City Council will discuss and vote on a special election to replace Council Member Gayatri Richardson for Ward 1, Position 2. Other actions include awarding contracts for cyber security services, asphalt materials, and mastic seal, as well as setting public hearings for right-of-way and utility…
Committee elects chairs and reviews park projects and property plans
The Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee will elect a chair and co‑chair. It will receive updates on capital and greenway trail projects, discuss the Sport Recreation Master Plan, and consider matters related to the 900 Whittington and 306 Walter properties, Entergy Park restoration, and upcoming summer events.
Board considers special election to switch to mayor-council government
The Fort Smith Board of Directors will vote on two ordinances to present a petition to the Mayor calling for a special election to change the city's form of government from city-administrator to mayor-council, with proposed election dates of November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2027. The board will also consider several…
Fayetteville Food Commission holds first meeting, no votes due to lack of quorum
The Fayetteville Food Commission is convening for the first time. Because the commission does not currently meet a quorum, members may discuss but cannot take official actions or votes. The agenda includes member introductions, officer elections, drafting bylaws, and steps to achieve quorum for future meetings.
Historic District Commission holds annual training and election
The commission will hold its annual training, elect officers, and review progress on revising historic district guidelines. Other business includes reports on grants and plans for Preservation Month and an ice cream social.
Council to appoint new Police Chief, vote on street plan change
The Maumelle City Council will consider appointing a new Chief of Police. They will also vote on third reading of an ordinance amending the Master Street Plan at Millwood/Odom, and a first reading of an ordinance to change referendum petition deadlines, potentially with an emergency clause. Resolutions include…
BZA to hear appeal on electric meter interpretation
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider an appeal regarding the interpretation of an electric meter for a house under construction at 30 Sandhurst Drive. The board will also elect officers and review previous meeting minutes.
Council to vote on third reading of Master Street Plan amendment for Millwood/Odom
The Maumelle City Council will conduct the third reading of Ordinance 1170, which amends the Master Street Plan at Millwood/Odom. The council will also consider the second reading of Ordinance 1171, amending City Code Chapter 90 (Vegetation) to remove a tree preservation requirement. An election for Mayor Pro Tem for…
Rogers Fire Pension Board to hold election for 2026 board members
The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to approve minutes from December 2025 and authorize payments for April through June 2026. The board will also prepare for the 2026 Annual Board Member Election.
Jonesboro council to consider rezoning and election rules
The Jonesboro City Council will meet to approve a resolution for the 2026 city election and consider rezoning requests for properties on Charles Drive and Alexander Street. The council will also review ordinances for private club permits for two local restaurants.
Board reviews three variance requests and elects officers
The Board of Zoning Adjustment will consider three variance applications: two for detached accessory structures in front yards at 539 Burchwood Bay Road and 202 Sebreze Lane, and one after‑the‑fact side‑yard setback variance for a commercial building at 112 Stonewall Street. The board will also conduct its annual…
Town-Gown Committee to hear transit, housing, bond, and utility updates
The Town and Gown Advisory Committee, a joint City of Fayetteville and University of Arkansas group, is meeting virtually. The agenda includes updates on Razorback Transit, Fayetteville Public Schools, UA housing, and the 2026 bond election, plus new business on parking regulations, the Fayetteville Traverse, a SWEPCO…
Commission will vote on officers and review 2025 cemetery activities
The Oakland Cemetery Commission will approve the minutes from its December 16, 2025 meeting, receive a financial status update for December 2025, and hold its annual election of board officers. Commissioners will also review a recap of 2025 accomplishments and discuss suggested improvements for 2026. The meeting…
Board will hold election or reelection of officers
The Bella Vista Board of Construction Appeals will approve the minutes from its March 11, 2025 meeting, conduct an election or reelection of its officers, and hold an open discussion on general business. No other specific actions are listed.
Fayetteville parks board to elect officers, assign committees
The Fayetteville Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board is meeting to approve December minutes, welcome new members, elect officers, and assign committee memberships. The board will also receive reports from the Active Transportation Advisory Committee, Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, Arts…
Board to vote on 2026 budget and sales tax extension
The Siloam Springs Board of Directors will consider approving the 2026 budget, amending police and fire department funds, and extending a 0.375% sales tax. The meeting also includes public hearings on rezoning requests and utility rate adjustments.
Planning Commission to elect officers and adopt 2026 calendar
This is an administrative meeting of the Bentonville Planning Commission. They will vote on electing a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and adopt the 2026 and first quarter 2027 meeting calendar. Other items include a review of bylaws and selection of a Board of Adjustment representative. A discussion on Plan…
City Council to consider sales tax levy and special elections
The City Council will discuss the 2026 budget and consider ordinances regarding a sales and use tax levy. The body will also review ordinances to call special elections and a resolution for health care benefit payments.
Council to consider new A-1 agricultural zoning district and bond election
The Maumelle City Council will take third readings on ordinances creating an A-1 Agricultural Zoning District, an A-1 Land Use Category, and amending city property disposition. It will also hold first readings on a special election ordinance to issue bonds for capital improvements and on an ordinance to elect council…
Commission to review 2025 recreation participation and rental numbers
The Rogers Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to review progress reports and discuss officer roles for the upcoming January elections. The group will also review the minutes from the previous meeting.
City Council to consider issuing industrial development revenue bonds for NUCOR facilities
The Blytheville City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed issuance of industrial development revenue bonds to finance NUCOR-Yamato and NUCOR Corporation facilities for 2025 and 2026. Council members will vote on two ordinances authorizing those bonds. Additional items include an ordinance on electing council…
Blytheville Council considers $400 million in industrial revenue bonds
The City Council held a public hearing and reviewed ordinances to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for Nucor-Yamato and Nucor Corporation. The council also adopted an ordinance regarding the election of council members by ward.
Board approves Ole Main renovation contract with CDI Contractors
The North Little Rock School Board held a special meeting and voted unanimously on multiple action items, including personnel employment, a middle school program review, grant approvals, stipend policy updates, and construction contracts. All motions passed without opposition. The board also approved election…
Task force debates Caraway Road and Washington Ave site options for bonds
The Capital Improvement Bonds Task Force is holding a special called meeting to continue discussions on potential sites for bond-funded projects. Members will review engineer cost estimates and real estate offers for the Caraway Road and Washington Avenue options. The group will also approve minutes from the September…
School board to vote on personnel, bus disposal, calendar, and pay rates
The North Little Rock School District Board will vote on several action items including employment of personnel, disposal of 11 non-working school buses and one truck, a revised 2025-2026 district calendar, and updated standard rates of pay. The board will also receive information on third-grade retention…
Board approves revised 2025-2026 district calendar, personnel, and bus disposal
The North Little Rock School District Board held a regular meeting with action items including approval of employment of personnel, disposal of 11 non-working school buses and 1 truck, a revised 2025-2026 district calendar, and updated standard rates of pay. Information items covered third grade retention, network…
Council to consider infrastructure bond election, contracts, rezonings
The Fayetteville City Council will vote on a resolution to call a bond election for renewal of the 1% sales tax for capital projects, plus several contracts and rezonings. Consent items include a $1.92M design contract for the Noland Water Resource Recovery Facility, a $929,515 supplemental agreement for HWY 112 work…
Task Force will discuss updates and site options for the Justice Complex
The Capital Improvement Bonds Task Force will review recent updates for the Justice Complex. Members will examine site options, including documents for Caraway Road and Washington Avenue. The meeting includes a review of a DPZ analysis and the latest Caraway Road offer.
Council to adopt new zoning ordinance and map for Bella Vista (second reading)
The Bella Vista City Council will hold second‑reading votes on several ordinances, including a new zoning ordinance and map (Chapter 109) with multiple amendments, and a new subdivision ordinance (Chapter 107). The council will also consider an amendment to trail‑operation hours to allow 24‑hour use, a…
Board considers special election for tax rate to support 2026-2027 budget
The Little Rock School District Board is meeting to discuss a special election for a tax levy and a new student cell phone policy. The board will also review personnel changes and the Superintendent's evaluation framework.