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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Heber Springs Mayor & City Council Election 2026

1 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 4 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Two Heber Springs contests are on the Nov. 3 ballot: mayor and City Council Ward 1, Position 1. The other seven council members are not on this ballot.

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What the next council decides

01FEMA drainage project4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has a FEMA-funded drainage improvement project, and the Oct. 15, 2026 council agenda included a resolution to award its contract.

What's on the tableHow the next council oversees construction, cost and timing of the drainage project.

02District court agreement2 sourced facts

Where it standsA district court interlocal agreement was on the council's July 16, 2026 agenda and again as unfinished business on Oct. 15, 2026.

What's on the tableWhether and on what terms Heber Springs approves the district court interlocal agreement.

03Airport management3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council agenda included an airport management ordinance, an airport manager contract and the naming of the airport.

What's on the tableHow the city runs and pays for its airport.

04Parks, trails and capital projects3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city reported the Sulphur Creek Trails complete and splash pad construction started in April 2025.

What's on the tableWhich capital projects come next and how to pay for them.

05Budget and reserves4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council's 2026 agendas included a 2025 budget amendment, an increase to the reserve fund and a midyear budget review.

What's on the tableHow the city budgets for operations, equipment and savings.

2 notes on these statements

The city's ward map listed Ward 1 council member Andy Echlin's position as becoming vacant June 1, 2026. City of Heber Springs

The Cleburne County Election Commission held the ballot draw for the Nov. 3 general election on Aug. 24. Heber Springs Sun Times

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    The seat math

    7 stay (not up this year): Amy Baeder, Chris Foster, Peter Harris, JP Hodges, Louis Short, Ali Sugg, Layne Tubbs1 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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