Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Leachville 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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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

All six council seats and the mayor are on the ballot, but only the mayor and the Position 1 seats in Wards 1 and 2 have more than one candidate.

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What the next council decides

01Police and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn April 2026 the council tabled an $85,000 police camera plan; in July 2026 it funded public safety upgrades.

What's on the tableWhether to buy police cameras and what other public safety equipment to fund.

02Water and sewer3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has weighed water well repair and future rate hikes, and in July 2026 it backed a $400,000 water and sewer grant application.

What's on the tableHow to pay for water well, water and sewer repairs, and whether to raise rates.

03Property clean-up and town rules3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council has worked on clean-up of blighted properties and in July 2025 tabled a proposed ordinance on keeping chickens.

What's on the tableHow strictly to enforce property clean-up and what rules to set for animals and vehicles in town.

04Budget and equipment3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council amended the 2026 budget in July 2026 and in August 2026 unanimously approved financing for a new Mack truck.

What's on the tableHow to pay for city trucks, street paving and other large purchases within the budget.

05Downtown and local business2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 the council reviewed downtown projects and theater funding.

What's on the tableHow much city money and effort to put into downtown projects and local businesses.

1 note on these statements

Tony Nix, Lisa Baldridge, Michael Webster and Gregory Penix are unopposed for council, and Vanessa Wheeler is unopposed for city clerk; this guide covers the contested mayor and council races. NEA Town Courier · Aug 6, 2026

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    The seat math

    4 stay (not up this year): Lisa Baldridge, Tony Nix, Gregory Penix, Michael Webster3 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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