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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Haskell Mayor Election 2026

1 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 3 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Only the mayor's race is contested: Clyde Crookham, Ray Garner and Dallas Wright are running citywide. All six council seats on the ballot are unopposed.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Sewer system and the annexed area3 sourced facts

Where it standsLandowners in a newly annexed area are weighing a proposed $9 million Sewer Improvement District, and some are exploring detachment from the city.

What's on the tableHow the city upgrades its sewer system and how sewer service reaches the annexed area.

  • In March 2026 the council authorized the mayor to negotiate a contract with Halff Engineering for sewer system improvements. City of Haskell · Mar 9, 2026
  • A group calling itself Neighbors for Detachment opposes the proposed Sewer Improvement District and urges affected landowners to seek detachment from Haskell. MySaline · Sep 8, 2026
  • Mayor Clyde Crookham said the decision on creating the district rests with the landowners in the annexed area. MySaline · Sep 8, 2026
02Water system3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a wholesale water agreement with Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority in July 2026.

What's on the tableWater rates, repairs and backup supply for the city's water system.

  • In April 2026 the council discussed possibly purchasing water from the Health Center as a backup supply in case there was ever a problem with Water Users. City of Haskell · Apr 13, 2026
  • Resolution 23-2026 authorized the mayor to enter a wholesale water sale and purchase agreement with Southwest Water Users Public Water Authority. City of Haskell · Jul 20, 2026
  • The city has been classified in financial distress until the Arkansas Rural Water Association completes its report, the Public Works Director told the council. City of Haskell · Jul 20, 2026
03Police and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council added money for police vehicles in 2026, and the police chief plans to retire at the end of the year.

What's on the tablePolice funding, the next police chief's direction and the use of tools such as Flock cameras.

04Growth and zoning3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council approved a Comprehensive Plan in February 2026 and rezoned property to Town Center Mixed-Use in May 2026.

What's on the tableHow zoning and subdivision rules guide new homes and businesses.

05Streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe State Aid Street Committee approved $400,000 in state aid street funds for a city project.

What's on the tableWhich streets get paved or repaired, and how.

3 notes on these statements

Council Member Greg Rogers announced his resignation at the Sept. 14, 2026 meeting, citing the sale of his house and moving out of the city. City of Haskell · Sep 14, 2026

Josh Helton was appointed in April 2026 to the vacant Ward 4, Position 2 seat. City of Haskell · Apr 13, 2026

A candidate meet-and-greet with the three mayoral candidates is set for Oct. 25, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the Silver Springs Country Club clubhouse. MySaline · Oct 20, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Haskell buy wholesale water from Southwest Water Users as a backup supply?

  2. 2. Should Haskell add money to the police budget for new vehicles?

  3. 3. When rezoning land near the town center, should Haskell choose mixed-use zoning over commercial-only?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

7 stay (not up this year): Kaylee Breckling, Brad Cotten, Josh Helton, Robert Johnson Jr., Mike Krebs, Adam Ricketts, James Wells1 on this ballot

8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

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