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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Brinkley Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 13 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect a mayor and all six council seats; Ward 1, Position 1 has one candidate, so five council contests and the mayor's race are covered here.

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What the next council decides

01City budget and spending3 sourced facts

Where it standsSales taxes are the general fund's largest source of money, and law enforcement is its largest cost, per the state's 2023 report.

What's on the tableHow to balance spending on police, fire, streets and other services each year.

02Sales tax bond debt3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city issued $4,075,000 in sales and use tax bonds in December 2023, to be repaid through March 2033.

What's on the tableHow to manage bond payments and whether to borrow again for new projects.

03Financial record-keeping3 sourced facts

Where it standsA state review of the city's 2023 finances found noncompliance with state law and accepted accounting practices in several offices.

What's on the tableWhat steps the city takes to keep its books and accounts in line with state law.

04Housing and growth2 sourced facts

Where it standsBrinkley's population fell from 3,188 in 2010 to 2,700 in 2020, per the census figures.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city works to attract new housing and development.

  • As of the 2020 census, Brinkley had a population of 2,700, down from 3,188 in 2010. Wikipedia
  • Brinkley is the most populous city in Monroe County. Wikipedia
05Streets and sanitation2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2023 the city spent $10,527 from the general fund and $295,059 from special revenue funds on highways and streets.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on street repair and city services, and how to pay for it.

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    The seat math

    1 stay (not up this year): Willie A. Branch Jr.6 on this ballot

    6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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