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.
45 Arkansas meetings since 2024 covered elections. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Arkansas with the most elections activity
- Bella Vista, AR (8)
- Rogers, AR (6)
- Blytheville, AR (4)
- Bentonville, AR (4)
- Jonesboro, AR (4)
- Hot Springs, AR (3)
- Maumelle, AR (3)
- Greenwood, AR (2)
- Fort Smith, AR (2)
- Russellville, AR (2)
- North Little Rock School District, AR (2)
- Garland County, AR (1)
Latest matching meetings
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 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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Council considers special election for capital improvement bonds and sales tax
The Bella Vista City Council is meeting to discuss an ordinance calling for a special election. This election would address issuing bonds for capital improvements and levying a 1% sales and use tax to retire those bonds.
Council to vote on special election for bond financing and 1% sales tax
The Bella Vista City Council will consider several ordinances, including a new zoning ordinance and map (Chapter 109) and a new subdivision ordinance (Chapter 107). An ordinance will call a special election on issuing bonds under Amendment No. 62 and levying a 1% sales and use tax to retire those bonds. The council…
Board reviews $82.9M fund balance, approves surplus buses
The Bentonville School Board will consider approving the financial report for fiscal year 2025, which shows a total fund balance of $82.9 million, and declare five buses as surplus. The board will also elect officers, administer the oath of office to new members Bill Akins and Rachel Nutt, and act on a consent agenda…
Pension board to elect new member
The Policeman's Pension & Relief Board will hold a regular meeting to approve previous minutes, receive a financial report, and conduct a board member election. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
Fireman's Pension & Relief Board to discuss 2025 election
The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will meet to review quarterly payments for July through September 2025. The board will also address the 2025 election under new business.
Board will vote on new member and officer elections at March 11 meeting
The Bella Vista Board of Construction Appeals will consider several items at its regular meeting on March 11, 2025. Items include appointing a new board member, holding elections or re‑elections for officers, and updating by‑law Section B, Subsection 5. The board will also vote on changing the date of the November…
Board reviews variance request for Oz Trails Bike Park near 5 Oldham Drive
The Bella Vista Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold an annual election of its officers and conduct public hearings on several variance requests. Items include a large‑scale development called the Oz Trails Bike Park near 5 Oldham Drive, two single‑family home setbacks, and a new maintenance facility at 36 Bella Vista…
Board will discuss the 2025 Annual Board Member Election and authorize the annual report
The Fireman's Pension & Relief Board will approve the December 2, 2024 meeting minutes, confirm quarterly pension payments for April‑June 2025, and receive a financial report. New business includes discussion of the upcoming 2025 Annual Board Member Election and authorization to prepare the annual report.
Board will appoint a new member, elect officers, and update bylaws
The Bella Vista Board of Construction Appeals will meet on February 11, 2025 to consider several procedural matters. Items include appointing James Schlankey as a new board member, electing or reelecting officers, and adopting an update to By‑Laws Section B, Subsection 5. The board will also approve a date change for…