Eureka Springs Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Butch
Berry
Butch Berry, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Eureka Springs in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Steve Holifield and Susan Harman.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Butch BerryYou’re reading
- 02Susan Harman
- 03Steve Holifield
Background
- About
- Mayor of Eureka Springs, first elected in 2014 and re-elected in 2018 and 2022.
On the record: Butch Berry
4 sourced01Downtown entertainment district2 sourced positions
Voted yes on a 90-day trial of a downtown entertainment district (passed 4-2 with the mayor's deciding vote, June 2026).
I’m really uncomfortable with this, although I do understand it and I think we need to have the data,”
Council voteEureka Springs Times-Echo (June 25, 2026 print edition): Council approves downtown entertainment district, for now · Jun 25, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Introduced a proposal in July 2026 to put a permanent downtown entertainment district on the November ballot, saying voters should decide.
The only right thing to do here, in my opinion, is to put this directly to the voters during this general election cycle.”
Own statementEureka Springs Times-Echo (July 16, 2026 print edition): Council deadlocks on entertainment district ballot ordinance · Jul 16, 2026Link
02Sales tax1 sourced position
As reported by the Eureka Springs Times-Echo.
Urged support for the 1% sales tax and the water and sewer bond measures at a Sept. 24 public forum.
This is important for the future of Eureka Springs, for our citizens, future citizens,”
Forum answerEureka Springs Times-Echo (Oct. 1, 2026 print edition): Council to consider creating housing authority; Officials urge support for sales tax · Oct 1, 2026Link
03Housing1 sourced position
Said city-owned vacant land could help qualified low-income residents build homes, and that a housing authority would be the first step.
The first step is developing what you’re saying, a housing authority,”
Own statementEureka Springs Times-Echo (Oct. 1, 2026 print edition): Council to consider creating housing authority; Officials urge support for sales tax · Oct 1, 2026Link
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