Bryant Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Walter Burgess

Candidate for Mayor

10 candidates · 7 seats8 sourced positions

Walter Burgess is running for mayor of Bryant in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Chris Treat.

Early voting begins · Mon, Oct 19, 2026

Co-CEO and co-owner of Power Technology in Alexander and a Bryant city councilman.

Where Walter Burgess stands: positions on the record

Taxes1 sourced position

announcement statement, as reported by Arkansas Money & Politics
Said his campaign will focus on issues including lowering taxes.
“This campaign will focus on the issues impacting Bryant voters, issues like lowering taxes.”
Own statementArkansas Money & Politics · Jul 16, 2026

Local business1 sourced position

announcement statement, as reported by Arkansas Money & Politics
Said he wants to grow Bryant's number of businesses by 10 percent in two years.
“I want to grow our number of 930 businesses by 10 percent in the next two years.”
Own statementArkansas Money & Politics · Jul 16, 2026

Roads and infrastructure1 sourced position

Lists prioritizing roads, water, sewer and flood control among his campaign goals.
“Prioritize roads, water, sewer, and flood control”
Own statementWalter Burgess for Mayor (campaign site)

City budget1 sourced position

As a council member, offered an amendment to the 2026 budget to include a Court IT update and updates to the IT budget (February 2026).
Council voteBryant City Council approved minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026

Conflict-of-interest rules1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-02, authorizing procedures for disclosure and management of potential conflicts of interest (passed 8-0, February 2026).
Council voteBryant City Council approved minutes, Feb. 24, 2026 · Feb 24, 2026

City contracts1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-03, waiving a conflict of interest to allow a city contract with TYG Landscaping, owned by a city employee (March 2026).
Council voteBryant City Council approved minutes, March 31, 2026 · Mar 31, 2026

Rezoning1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-05, rezoning certain property from R-M to C-1 (April 2026).
Council voteBryant City Council approved minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026

Police staffing1 sourced position

Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-06, raising authorized sergeant positions from 9 to 10 and the department from 52 to 53 (April 2026).
Council voteBryant City Council approved minutes, April 28, 2026 · Apr 28, 2026

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