Gravette Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kurt E.
Maddox
Kurt E. Maddox, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Gravette in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Dale R. Ayres and Matt Croxdale.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Dale R. Ayres
- 02Matt Croxdale
- 03Kurt E. MaddoxYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Gravette since January 2015 and a small business owner for 25 years. He has a Master of Science in Leadership and Ethics, MBA, from John Brown University.
Kurt Maddox and Matt Croxdale spoke at the Gravette Kiwanis Club meeting on Oct. 2, 2026. Westside Eagle Observer · Oct 6, 2026
On the record: Kurt E. Maddox
6 sourced01Water and sewer2 sourced positions
as reported by the Westside Eagle Observer; not a direct quote
Said future plans include extending the sewer project east to the bypass.
Forum answerWestside Eagle Observer · Oct 6, 2026Link
campaign news release, as reported by the Westside Eagle Observer
His campaign announcement lists completed plans for new and updated water and wastewater infrastructure and major intersection improvements.
Own statementWestside Eagle Observer · Jun 15, 2026Link
02Growth and zoning1 sourced position
as reported by the Westside Eagle Observer; only "grow or die" is a direct quote
Said the city will grow or die, but that expansion must be managed.
grow or die”
Forum answerWestside Eagle Observer · Oct 6, 2026Link
03Entertainment district1 sourced position
as reported by the Westside Eagle Observer; not a direct quote
Said the council previously rejected a municipal entertainment district as unnecessary and that he remains opposed.
Forum answerWestside Eagle Observer · Oct 6, 2026Link
04Traffic light1 sourced position
as reported by the Westside Eagle Observer; not a direct quote
Said the funds allocated for the proposed traffic light are legally restricted and cannot be redirected elsewhere.
Forum answerWestside Eagle Observer · Oct 6, 2026Link
05Why running1 sourced position
Announced he is running for a fourth term and asked voters to keep the city's plans on track.
Gravette has a lot to be proud of, but we are still at the beginning.”
Own statementWestside Eagle Observer · Jun 15, 2026Link
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