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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Lake City Mayor & Council Election 2026

2 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 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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Three contests are on the November 3 ballot: mayor, City Council Ward 1, Position 2, and City Council Ward 3, Position 2. Jake Emery is unopposed for Ward 2, Position 2.

Early voting ends · Nov 2

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What the next council decides

01Water and sewer rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2025 the council adopted Ordinance 333-25 on water and sewer rates with no rate increase.

What's on the tableThe council sets the water and sewer rates residents pay.

02Police, fire and emergency response3 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor Cameron Tate has raised redirecting a percentage of sales tax to public safety, which he said would have to go on the ballot.

What's on the tableThe council decides police and fire pay, equipment purchases and whether to send a sales tax change to voters.

03Water system repairs2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 a council motion was made to declare an emergency and hire Jones Hydro Services for $40,000 to $45,000 to pull and repair the pump at the Catfish well.

What's on the tableThe council approves spending on wells, pumps and other water system repairs.

04Streets and sidewalks2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is seeking federal-aid transportation alternatives funds for sidewalks on 4th Street.

What's on the tableThe council chooses paving bids and which street and sidewalk projects go first.

05UTVs on city streets2 sourced facts

Where it standsOrdinance 332-25 permits UTVs within the Lake City limits, with permits and fees.

What's on the tableThe council can amend the UTV rules, permits, fees and penalties.

3 notes on these statements

KAIT's list of contested Craighead County races includes three Lake City races: mayor, City Council Ward 1, Position 2, and City Council Ward 3, Position 2. KAIT · Oct 12, 2026

Jake Emery is unopposed for City Council, Ward 2, Position 2. Jonesboro Right Now · Oct 19, 2026

Early voting and Election Day voting in Lake City are at the Lake City Courthouse/Eastern Annex, 113 Cobean Blvd. Jonesboro Right Now · Oct 19, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Lake City set water and sewer rates?

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 voted8 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Harmony Cash, Kasey Eakins, Jake Emery, Jason Garner2 on this ballot

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

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