Greenwood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Ralph Meeker
Jr.
Ralph Meeker Jr. is running for mayor of Greenwood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Doug Kinslow.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Doug KinslowIncumbent
- 02Ralph Meeker Jr.You’re reading
Background
- About
- State Deer Program coordinator for the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. He has served on the Greenwood City Council since 2018.
Ralph Meeker Jr. said he has two years left on his City Council term and will be on the council at least two more years. Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026
On the record: Ralph Meeker Jr.
8 sourced01City finances2 sourced positions
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Said the city needs to focus on its finances and put city needs ahead of city wants.
We really need to focus on our finances and making sure that we are putting city needs in front of city wants”
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026Link
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette; not a direct quote
Said he supported having the city build a larger contingency fund in case of a catastrophe.
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Growth1 sourced position
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Said he supports growth as long as it is responsible growth.
I am all for growth but it really needs to be responsible growth”
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026Link
03City staff1 sourced position
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Said that, given the choice, he would pick well-paid, well-trained city employees over having more employees.
I want to make sure we are recruiting and retaining good, qualified employees to serve our community”
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Senior center3 sourced positions
Voted no on an $825,000 offer to buy property on Excelsior Road for a new senior center (approved on the mayor's tie-breaking vote after a 3-3 split, October 2022).
Council voteNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 9, 2022LinkHow the council voted
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Said he voted against the senior center because of that particular deal, not because he is against senior citizens.
I did vote against the senior citizens center, not because I am against senior citizens, but I was just against that particular deal”
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026Link
as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Raised concerns about the lack of a sprinkler system or nearby fire hydrant at the new senior center.
There is a difference between (having) adequate fire suppression and having good fire suppression”
Own statementNorthwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Nov 25, 2024Link
05Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Greenwood City Council, Ward 3, Position 2 in 2024 (won).
Own statementSebastian County · Nov 5, 2024Link
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Ralph Meeker Jr.: their words and their votes on the same issue
Senior center
In their words
Raised concerns about the lack of a sprinkler system or nearby fire hydrant at the new senior center.
Nov 25, 2024 ·as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Nov 25, 2024
Said he voted against the senior center because of that particular deal, not because he is against senior citizens.
Oct 12, 2026 ·as reported by the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ·Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 12, 2026
On the record
Voted no on an $825,000 offer to buy property on Excelsior Road for a new senior center (approved on the mayor's tie-breaking vote after a 3-3 split, October 2022).
Oct 9, 2022 ·Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Oct 9, 2022
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