Sherwood Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Jay Bir

Candidate for Mayor

8 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Jay Bir is running for mayor of Sherwood in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Mary Jo Heye-Townsell, Mike Willingham and Nara Smith.

Voter registration deadline · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Analyst in the Arkansas Department of Shared Administrative Services.

Where Jay Bir stands: positions on the record

Public comment1 sourced position

Says he will bring back public comment in Council meetings.
“I will bring back public comment in our Council meetings.”
Own statementBallotpedia

Flock license plate readers1 sourced position

Pointed to a $15,000 traffic analytics fee and said the city should not be charged extra to use the technology under state rules.
“That needs to be part of the base package of us doing business with you.”
Own statementArkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 20, 2026

Infrastructure priorities1 sourced position

Says the mayor's job is to make sure the city has the professional expertise to make roads, drainage, water and wastewater decisions.
“My job as mayor will be to ensure the city has the professional expertise it needs to make those decisions soundly.”
Own statementBallotpedia

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