Blytheville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
R.L.
Jones
R.L. Jones is running for mayor of Blytheville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Melisa R. Logan and Nerqvaydraian Jerome Cunningham.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Nerqvaydraian Jerome Cunningham
- 02R.L. JonesYou’re reading
- 03Melisa R. LoganIncumbent
Background
- About
- Councilman R.L. Jones represents Ward 3, Position 1 and chairs the Parks and Recreation Committee.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: R.L. Jones
4 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
02Competitive bidding1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes
Made the motion to adopt the ordinance waiving competitive bidding for lift station equipment at Lockard Street ($195,543.86); it passed 5-0 (February 2026).
Council voteCity of Blytheville · Feb 17, 2026Link
03Half-cent sales tax2 sourced positions
as recorded in council minutes
Made the motion to adopt Ordinances 2076 and 2077, repealing Ordinances 2069 and 2070 (special elections); both passed 3-1 (August 2025).
Council voteCity of Blytheville · Aug 19, 2025LinkHow the council voted
as recorded in council minutes
Made the motion to adopt Ordinances 2054 and 2055, repealing Ordinances 2046 and 2047 (special election); both passed 4-0 (March 2025).
Council voteCity of Blytheville · Mar 18, 2025Link
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