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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Crossett Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect a mayor and all six council seats. Only Ward 3, Position 1 is contested; the other five council candidates are unopposed.

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What the next council decides

01City budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted the 2026 budget in December 2025 and closed out the final 2025 budget in April 2026, both by unanimous roll call.

What's on the tableThe 2027 budget, including repairs from the January 2026 ice storm.

02Jobs and local business4 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor Crystal Marshall called the closures of Hood Packaging and The Pillars a setback in her March 2026 State of the City address.

What's on the tableWhether to back tax refunds and other help for businesses that expand or locate in Crossett.

03Police staffing2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2025 the council adjusted the police pay scale after the mayor said the department was struggling to find officers.

What's on the tableWhether to extend pay changes to other city departments and how to fund police staffing.

04Leaf burning2 sourced facts

Where it standsA local doctor asked for a citywide burn ban in February 2026; the council made no decision and a town hall meeting was set for April 2.

What's on the tableWhether to ban or limit residential burning of leaves and yard debris.

05Vacant buildings2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2025 the council voted to apply for an ACEDP grant to demolish Price Elementary School.

What's on the tableWhat to do with Price School and other vacant properties.

2 notes on these statements

Clark W. Terrell is the only candidate for city clerk and treasurer; this guide covers mayor and council. KVOM · Oct 19, 2026

The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette results page spells Micheal Brandon Wise's first name as Michael. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette election results: Crossett Mayor, Ashley County

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  1. 1. Should the council adopt the city budget as the mayor proposes it?

  2. 2. Should Crossett refund local sales taxes to businesses that expand and add jobs?

  3. 3. Should the city raise police pay to recruit and keep officers?

  4. 4. Should the city seek grants to tear down vacant buildings like Price Elementary School?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): C.T. Foster, Chris Gill, James Knight, Sheila Phillips6 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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