Ozark Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Argest
Hyler
Argest Hyler is running for mayor of Ozark in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John Charles Milam and Tyler Williams.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Argest HylerYou’re reading
- 02John Charles Milam
- 03Tyler Williams
Background
- About
- Ozark City Council member for Ward 3, Position 2.
On the record: Argest Hyler
22 sourced01Priorities2 sourced positions
As reported by The Johnson County Graphic; not a direct quote
Said he will be a working mayor, available 365 days a year, and works well with city department heads.
Forum answerThe Johnson County Graphic · Oct 20, 2026Link
As reported by The Johnson County Graphic; not a direct quote
Said he would visit towns similar to Ozark to see what is and is not working.
Forum answerThe Johnson County Graphic · Oct 20, 2026Link
02Growth and housing2 sourced positions
As reported by The Johnson County Graphic; not a direct quote
Said he would like to make more affordable homes and look for grants to improve Ozark.
Forum answerThe Johnson County Graphic · Oct 20, 2026Link
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-3, rezoning 302 East Commercial Street to C-2 for an RV park (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Jobs1 sourced position
As reported by The Johnson County Graphic; not a direct quote
Said he would like to work with the school and college to develop classes that encourage local jobs so young people stay in town.
Forum answerThe Johnson County Graphic · Oct 20, 2026Link
04Conflicts of interest1 sourced position
Abstained on Ordinance 2026-10, authorizing the city to do business with JLW Towing and Recovery, LLC, which the minutes say he owns (passed 5-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jul 13, 2026Link
05City-owned property1 sourced position
Voted yes on going ahead with auctioning the city-owned properties at 300 N. 1st Street and the Kimbrough Building (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
06Water system3 sourced positions
Voted yes on putting the Crews & Associates water bond information up for discussion at the August council meeting so it could go on the November ballot (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on a $182,550 quote from Henard Utility Products for water meters (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jul 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on the water and sewer tap fee increase requested by the Water Department (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
07A&P Commission2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-8, amending the city's ordinance on the A&P Commission (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Pointed out, with Charlie Meeker, the good job the A&P Commission does promoting tourism and with programs like Little League.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026Link
08Fire equipment4 sourced positions
Voted yes on buying an F450 diesel brush truck for the Fire Department from Whitson-Morgan (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on sending Nick and one other person to look for fire vehicles that fit the city's needs and are affordable (passed 6-0, May 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · May 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes on buying 8 new MSA SCBA units with masks and tanks for $91,000.08 from Act 833 funds (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Apr 13, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked whether comparable fire trucks were available and whether the city's ladder truck pumps water.
Own statementCity of Ozark · May 21, 2026Link
09Police gun range1 sourced position
Voted yes on proceeding with a land swap with the Franklin County Fair Board for land the police want for a gun range (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Mar 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
10Council vacancy1 sourced position
Voted yes on appointing Rick Yates to the Ward 1, Position 1 council seat (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Feb 9, 2026LinkHow the council voted
11City attorney2 sourced positions
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-4, setting the duties and salary of the City Attorney (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jan 22, 2026LinkHow the council voted
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Said the requirements for an appointed city attorney should be the same as for an elected one.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Feb 9, 2026Link
12Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on Resolution 2026-2, approving the 2026 city budget with the City Attorney salary removed until the position is filled (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Council voteCity of Ozark · Jan 12, 2026LinkHow the council voted
13Downtown1 sourced position
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Suggested holding off on downtown landscaping and rebidding it on a more exact plan.
Own statementCity of Ozark · May 11, 2026Link
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Argest Hyler: their words and their votes on the same issue
A&P Commission
In their words
Pointed out, with Charlie Meeker, the good job the A&P Commission does promoting tourism and with programs like Little League.
Jun 8, 2026 ·As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-8, amending the city's ordinance on the A&P Commission (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 8, 2026 ·City of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026
Fire equipment
In their words
Asked whether comparable fire trucks were available and whether the city's ladder truck pumps water.
May 21, 2026 ·As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Ozark · May 21, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on buying 8 new MSA SCBA units with masks and tanks for $91,000.08 from Act 833 funds (passed 6-0, April 2026).
Apr 13, 2026 ·City of Ozark · Apr 13, 2026
Voted yes on buying an F450 diesel brush truck for the Fire Department from Whitson-Morgan (passed 6-0, June 2026).
Jun 8, 2026 ·City of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026
City attorney
In their words
Said the requirements for an appointed city attorney should be the same as for an elected one.
Feb 9, 2026 ·As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Ozark · Feb 9, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on Ordinance 2026-4, setting the duties and salary of the City Attorney (passed 5-0, January 2026).
Jan 22, 2026 ·City of Ozark · Jan 22, 2026
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