Osceola Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Joe Harris
Jr.
Joe Harris Jr., the incumbent, is running for mayor of Osceola in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Parker Stallings II, Bearnard Veasley and James Crab Watson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Joe Harris Jr.You’re reading
- 02Parker Stallings II
- 03Bearnard Veasley
- 04James Crab Watson
Background
- About
- Mayor of Osceola, elected in November 2023 as the city's first African American mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Joe Harris Jr.
4 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
as recorded in council minutes
Broke a 3-3 council tie on Resolution 2025-53 (2026 budget), which passed (December 2025).
Council voteCity of Osceola · Dec 15, 2025Link
02Electric rates1 sourced position
as reported by KAIT
Said there will be no electric rate increase this year, to give residents relief.
I thought that it was important to give our citizens a little relief”
Own statementKAIT · Apr 29, 2026Link
03Public safety2 sourced positions
as reported by KAIT
Explained his decision to fire the police chief in March 2026 and said he wants a new chief to take the department in a different direction.
I want a new chief here to send us in a different direction.”
Own statementKAIT · Mar 23, 2026Link
as reported by KAIT; not a direct quote
Said crime is down in Osceola, citing violent crimes reported to police and what he sees in the community.
Own statementKAIT · Oct 12, 2026Link
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