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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Hoxie Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Voters elect the mayor and two Ward 2 council seats in contested races on this ballot; no other Hoxie council seat is contested.

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has discussed large numbers of past-due water accounts, and in October 2026 it approved a plan to seek a state grant for water lift stations.

What's on the tableHow to collect on past-due water accounts and how to pay for wastewater and lift station repairs.

  • In February 2026, Hoxie was dealing with a significant number of past-due water accounts, which the council discussed at length. KAIT · Feb 13, 2026
  • Then-Mayor Tim Taylor said the city's wastewater plant also needs attention. KAIT · Feb 13, 2026
  • In October 2026 the council approved a plan to seek nearly $500,000 in a state grant to help repair water lift stations. Jonesboro Sun · Oct 14, 2026
02City travel spending3 sourced facts

Where it standsA resident alleged in September 2026 that city officials exceeded travel limits, and in October 2026 the council reviewed an internal investigation of the overspending allegations.

What's on the tableHow the city sets and enforces travel spending limits for officials and employees.

  • Under a Hoxie city ordinance, lodging expenses are capped at $107 per day and daily food allowances at less than $60. KAIT · Sep 18, 2026
  • At a council meeting in September 2026, a resident presented documents alleging former city leaders exceeded municipal travel limits. KAIT · Sep 18, 2026
  • In October 2026 council members reviewed an internal investigation of allegations of overspending in the city clerk/treasurer's office. Jonesboro Sun · Oct 14, 2026
03Federal immigration program1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn October 2026 the council tabled discussion of the city taking part in a federal immigration program.

What's on the tableWhether the city takes part in the federal immigration program.

04Filling vacant seats3 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter the mayor and a council member resigned in September 2026, the council chose a new mayor and a council appointee, with the council appointment subject to legal review.

What's on the tableHow the council fills vacancies on the council and in the mayor's office.

  • The council selected Councilman Steve Ditto to serve as mayor after Mayor Tim Taylor resigned in September 2026. KAIT · Sep 18, 2026
  • The council selected Tyler Combs for Ditto's vacated council seat, subject to legal review of whether the seat first had to be advertised to outside candidates. KAIT · Sep 18, 2026
  • In February 2026 the council appointed Tim Taylor mayor to fill the unexpired term after former Mayor Dennis Coggins resigned. KAIT · Feb 13, 2026
1 note on these statements

Tim Taylor resigned as mayor in September 2026, but his name remains on the November ballot for mayor; the county clerk's office said he has not officially withdrawn. KAIT · Sep 17, 2026

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    Key dates

    The seat math

    0 stay (not up this year): 3 on this ballot

    6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

    • The City Council has six positions, two in each of three wards. City of Hoxie
    • The council appointed Tim Taylor mayor in February 2026 to fill an unexpired term, after former Mayor Dennis Coggins resigned. KAIT · Feb 13, 2026
    • Tim Taylor was to serve as interim mayor until the end of 2026, when an elected mayor takes office. KAIT · Feb 12, 2026
    • The council selected Steve Ditto as mayor in September 2026 after Tim Taylor resigned. KAIT · Sep 18, 2026

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