Ozark City Council Ward 3 Position 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Charles
Meeker
Charles Meeker, the incumbent, is running for Ozark City Council Ward 3 Position 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rodney Cline.
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The race · City Council Ward 3 Position 1
- 01Rodney Cline
- 02Charles MeekerYou’re reading
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- Ozark City Council member for Ward 3, Position 1.
On the record: Charles Meeker
17 sourced01Fire equipment4 sourced positions
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked the council to table the brush truck purchase to get a price on a gasoline engine as well as a diesel.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026Link
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
02A&P Commission2 sourced positions
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Pointed out, with Argest Hyler, the good job the A&P Commission does promoting tourism and with programs like Little League.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Jun 8, 2026Link
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
03City finances1 sourced position
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Suggested getting CD rate quotes from other banks.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Mar 9, 2026Link
04City attorney2 sourced positions
As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote
Asked for a more detailed account of the December discussion with the City Attorney and moved to table those minutes.
Own statementCity of Ozark · Jan 12, 2026Link
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
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
07Police 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
08Council 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
09Growth and housing1 sourced position
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
10Budget1 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
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Charles Meeker: their words and their votes on the same issue
Fire equipment
In their words
Asked the council to table the brush truck purchase to get a price on a gasoline engine as well as a diesel.
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 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
A&P Commission
In their words
Pointed out, with Argest Hyler, 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
City attorney
In their words
Asked for a more detailed account of the December discussion with the City Attorney and moved to table those minutes.
Jan 12, 2026 ·As recorded in the City Council minutes; not a direct quote ·City of Ozark · Jan 12, 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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