Bella Vista Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Wendy Hughes

Candidate for Mayor

12 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

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

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Bella Vista City Council member for Ward 1, Position 2 and an elementary school instructional aide.

Where Wendy Hughes 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 a Planning Commission recommendation would be helpful before the council increases the permit limit to 687.
Own statementBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026

Trash and recycling2 sourced positions

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
as recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the city owes residents putting the solid waste contract out for bid.
Own statementBella Vista City Council regular meeting minutes, July 27, 2026 · Jul 27, 2026

Growth and infrastructure1 sourced position

Campaign site says addressing housing affordability and traffic management will be central to a growth strategy that keeps infrastructure in step with population.
“ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with our population”
Own statementWendy for Mayor

Public safety1 sourced position

Campaign site proposes competitive pay and benefits for police officers and firefighters and expanded emergency coverage to reduce response times.
“We'll attract and retain the best by offering competitive pay and robust benefits for our police officers and firefighters.”
Own statementWendy for Mayor

Budget and taxes1 sourced position

Campaign site proposes expanding the commercial tax base to reduce reliance on residential taxes.
“expanding our commercial tax base”
Own statementWendy for Mayor

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