Gurdon Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
John Thomas
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John Thomas Free is running for mayor of Gurdon in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Billy Tarpley.
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The race · Mayor
- 01John Thomas FreeYou’re reading
- 02Billy Tarpley
Background
- About
- Deputy sheriff who says he has worked in public service for the last 40 years.
John Thomas Free and Billy Tarpley are on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot for Gurdon mayor. Ballotpedia · Sep 18, 2026
On the record: John Thomas Free
4 sourced01City government2 sourced positions
from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Listed putting citizens first and an open-door policy as a key message of his campaign.
Citizens First. Open Door Policy. Everyone is always welcome.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 18, 2026Link
from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Listed efficient and fair city management as a key message of his campaign.
Efficient and fair city management.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 18, 2026Link
02Public safety1 sourced position
from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Listed accountability for public safety as a key message of his campaign.
Accountability for public safety.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 18, 2026Link
03Self-sufficiency1 sourced position
from his Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey
Said he is passionate about the city becoming self-sufficient from other entities.
Sustainability to where we are self-sufficient from other entities.”
Own statementBallotpedia · Sep 18, 2026Link
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