Blytheville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Jacquin Benson
Jr.
Jacquin Benson Jr., the incumbent, is running for Blytheville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joseph Fondren.
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The race · City Council Ward 1 Position 2
- 01Jacquin Benson Jr.You’re reading
- 02Joseph Fondren
Background
- About
- Jacquin Benson Jr. holds Ward 1, Position 2 and chairs the Code Enforcement & Animal Control Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Jacquin Benson Jr.
2 sourced01Industrial revenue bonds1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes
Voted no on adopting the ordinances authorizing industrial development revenue bonds for the Nucor-Yamato improvement and the Nucor Corporation refunding; each tied 3-3 and passed with the mayor's yes vote (December 2025).
Council voteCity of Blytheville · Dec 16, 2025LinkHow the council voted
02Capital improvement bonds1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes
Seconded the motion to suspend the rules for the second reading of Ordinance 2070, calling a special election on bonds to refinance and finance capital improvements (6-0, July 2025).
Council voteCity of Blytheville · Jul 15, 2025Link
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