Bella Vista Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

John D. Flynn

Candidate for Mayor (incumbent)

12 candidates · 3 seats5 sourced positions

John D. Flynn, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bella Vista in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Wendy Hughes and Benjamin Hunt.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Bella Vista mayor, previously an eight-year City Council member and a corporate attorney for over 35 years.

Where John D. Flynn stands: positions on the record

Short-term rentals2 sourced positions

Voted yes on referring short-term rental density in residential zones to the Planning Commission (passed 4-3, July 2026); the mayor voted because the council vote was tied.
Council voteBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said resident feedback was overwhelmingly for staying at 600 short-term rental permits and that this is what the council should do.
Own statementBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026

Trash and recycling1 sourced position

Voted yes on a three-year extension of the solid waste contract with an optional curbside recycling program (passed 4-3, July 2026); the mayor voted because the council vote was tied.
Council voteBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026

Green committee1 sourced position

Cast the tie-breaking vote on an ordinance establishing an advisory Green Committee (passed 4-3, August 2026).
Council voteBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Campaign site lists keeping taxes low, investing wisely and supporting first responders among his priorities.
“That means keeping taxes low, investing wisely, supporting first responders”
Own statementRe-Elect John D. Flynn for Bella Vista Mayor

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