Seven council seats and the mayor's office have candidates on the Saline County list; no candidate is listed for Ward 2, Position 2. Voters elect the mayor citywide and council members by ward.

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Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesProperty tax levy, Midtown development and zoning, Animal control ordinance Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

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Early voting begins

Mon, Oct 19, 2026

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What the next council decides

Property tax levy

Where it standsThe council read the 2026 real and personal property tax ordinances at first reading in July, and second and third readings were on the Sept. 29 agenda.

What's on the tableWhether the next council keeps the city's property tax levy where it is, lowers it or raises it.

At its July 28, 2026 meeting the council read Ordinance 2026-09 (personal property tax) at first reading; the minutes note "This 3.2% is not an increase." Bryant City Council unapproved minutes, July 28, 2026 (draft in Aug. 18 agenda packet) · Jul 28, 2026
The Sept. 29, 2026 council agenda lists second and third readings of the personal property and real property tax ordinances. Bryant City Council agenda, Sept. 29, 2026 · Sep 29, 2026

Midtown development and zoning

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council reduced the Midtown Overlay District and approved a PUD rezoning.

What's on the tableHow the city handles zoning and infrastructure for development in and around Midtown.

Ordinance 2026-12, reducing the Midtown Overlay District, passed at the July 28, 2026 meeting. Bryant City Council unapproved minutes, July 28, 2026 (draft in Aug. 18 agenda packet) · Jul 28, 2026
The council approved a budget adjustment of up to $250,000 in water and sewer pipe for a proposed 80-home development on Hilltop Road, which the minutes say was originally part of Midtown plans. Bryant City Council unapproved minutes, July 28, 2026 (draft in Aug. 18 agenda packet) · Jul 28, 2026
Ordinance 2026-11, rezoning certain property from C-2 and R-M to PUD, passed the same night. Bryant City Council unapproved minutes, July 28, 2026 (draft in Aug. 18 agenda packet) · Jul 28, 2026

Animal control ordinance

Where it standsThe poultry and livestock ordinance was withdrawn after resident objections, and the council continues to consider other animal control updates.

What's on the tableWhat rules the city adopts on animal numbers, dangerous dogs and other animal control topics.

At the April 28, 2026 meeting the council tabled Ordinance 2026-04 and scheduled a workshop. Bryant City Council approved minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
The city said the ordinance was split in two and the livestock and poultry ordinance was withdrawn after the May 21 workshop. City of Bryant
The city scheduled another workshop on the topic for June 11, 2026. City of Bryant

Springhill Road and road grants

Where it standsThe city is pursuing federal grants for Springhill Road improvements.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city funds the multi-year Springhill Road project and its local match.

In January 2026 the council approved a resolution to apply for a federal BUILD grant; the project would eventually five-lane the roughly three-mile Springhill Road with roundabouts at major intersections. Bryant City Council approved minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026
In April 2026 the council approved a resolution on federal-aid funds for Springhill Road design; the city is applying for about $1.9 million with a 20 percent local match of $484,000. Bryant City Council approved minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026

City Hall roof and facilities

Where it standsA report presented in April 2026 found City Hall's roof needs replacement, and the Sept. 29 agenda lists roof estimates for two city facilities.

What's on the tableHow and when the city pays for repairs to City Hall and other city buildings.

An April 28, 2026 report said the City Hall complex roof needs to be replaced, part of the wood structure needs replacement due to water damage and mold must be removed, at an estimate of $231,637.40. Bryant City Council approved minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026
The Sept. 29, 2026 agenda lists a discussion-only item on re-roofing two city facilities. Bryant City Council agenda, Sept. 29, 2026 · Sep 29, 2026

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1. What should Bryant do about taxes on residents?
2. Should Bryant's Midtown Overlay District be made smaller?
3. Should the council add authorized police positions when the department asks?

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Key dates

Early voting beginsArkansas Secretary of StateOct 19, 2026
Election dayArkansas Secretary of StateNov 3, 2026

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 7 on this ballot

8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

The mayor is the City's chief executive and oversees daily operations; council members are elected by ward. City of Bryant
The council's 2026 roll-call votes in the minutes are recorded among eight council members, such as an 8-0 vote on Ordinance 2026-01. Bryant City Council approved minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026
At council meetings the mayor calls the meeting to order and reads ordinance titles. Bryant City Council approved minutes, Jan. 27, 2026 · Jan 27, 2026

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