Bella Vista City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Shea Newport
Council Member, Ward 2, Position 1; term ends December 31, 2028City of Bella Vista
Shea Newport (Council Member, Ward 2, Position 1) is not on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot and will stay on the Bella Vista City Council after the election.
Shea Newport is a Bella Vista City Council member; Council Member, Ward 2, Position 1.
Where Shea Newport 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).
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 she did not want the permit increase voted on that night without the Planning Commission's input.
Own statementBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
Trash and recycling1 sourced position
Voted no on a three-year extension of the solid waste contract with an optional curbside recycling program (passed 4-3, July 2026).
Council voteBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026
Development code1 sourced position
Voted yes on a resolution referring changes to minor plat approval requirements and development waivers to the Planning Commission (failed 2-4, August 2026).
Council voteBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, August 24, 2026 · Aug 24, 2026
On the ballot this time
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