Austin Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Trent
Eilts
Trent Eilts is running for mayor of Austin in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Case Bratton, Trina Crumpton and Holly Ward.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Case Bratton
- 02Trina Crumpton
- 03Trent EiltsYou’re reading
- 04Holly Ward
Background
- About
- Member of the Austin Planning and Zoning Commission and an Air Force veteran.
On the record: Trent Eilts
5 sourced01County trail1 sourced position
in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Said he would work to complete the Lonoke County Multi-Use Trail to the city park and connect it to neighborhoods.
I will work to get the Lonoke County Multi-Use Trail completed to our city park.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026Link
02Animal services1 sourced position
in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Said the city needs to provide animal services and proposed a cooperative with the area's new veterinary college.
We also need to provide animal services to keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026Link
03City services1 sourced position
in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Said he would build teams to keep the water system and streets clean and bring commercial properties to Austin.
I will create and maintain the teams needed that keep our water system clean, our streets safe and clean, as well as bring commercial properties to Austin.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026Link
04Planning1 sourced position
in answers to The Arkansas Leader
Said he serves on the Austin Planning Commission, which revamped the city's building and development codes.
I currently serve on the Austin Planning Commission, where we revamped our building/development codes.”
Own statementThe Arkansas Leader · Oct 16, 2026Link
05Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Lonoke County Clerk's official candidate list for Austin mayor, filed as an independent.
Own statementLonoke County Clerk · Sep 1, 2026Link
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