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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Gassville Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

All six council seats are on the 2026 ballot. Three are contested and listed here; Aaron Mershon and Ralph Bird are unopposed, and no one filed for Ward 1, Position 1. Sheila Wingard is the only candidate for mayor.

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What the next council decides

01Wastewater plant repairs4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe grit elevator at the wastewater treatment plant, shared with Cotter, has been out of service since March 2026; in August the council accepted a $166,900 quote to replace the equipment.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for repairs and renovations at the wastewater treatment plant.

02Water tank and well4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city hired a contractor in 2026 to repaint its water tank and reached a settlement in its lawsuit over the new city well on Houser Avenue.

What's on the tableHow the city maintains its water system and uses the well settlement money.

03City employee pay3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council set minimum starting wages for city jobs and gave existing full-time and part-time employees raises.

What's on the tableHow much the city pays its employees and how it funds raises.

04Trash pickup3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council discussed a trash rate increase in May 2026, and the mayor suggested one city contract for all trash pickup in Gassville.

What's on the tableWhether the city contracts with a single trash company for every address.

05Cell towers and land use3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn October 2025 the council upheld the Planning and Zoning Commission's denial of a permit for a new communications tower on Hwy 62 East.

What's on the tableHow the council rules on appeals of planning and zoning decisions.

5 notes on these statements

Mayor Jeff Braim did not seek another term, and Sheila Wingard was the only candidate to file for mayor. KTLO · Aug 5, 2026

Council members Tim McFarland, Ernest Adkins and Naomi Lassen did not seek re-election. The Baxter Bulletin · Aug 7, 2026

No candidate filed for Ward 1, Position 1. Baxter County Election Commission

The Baxter County notice of election prints two council candidates' names as "Ben Frodt" (Ward 1, Position 2) and "Anita Seamans" (Ward 2, Position 2). Baxter County Election Commission

The October council meeting was moved from Oct. 20 to Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at 6 p.m. City of Gassville · Oct 16, 2026

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    The seat math

    2 stay (not up this year): Ralph Bird, Aaron Mershon6 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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