Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Siloam Springs Board of Directors Election 2026

4 of 7

council seats up

4 contests

10 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

Board of Directors Ward 1 · 1 seat

Dexter MullinSiloam Springs resident who lists experience managing multi-million-dollar projects and leading teams. His campaign site lists infrastructure, affordability and transparency as priorities.3sourced
Amy D F SmithCandidate for Ward 1 on the Siloam Springs Board of Directors, filed July 31, 2026.1sourced
Dean D. VohsCandidate for Ward 1 on the Siloam Springs Board of Directors, filed August 5, 2026.1sourced

Board of Directors Ward 2 · 1 seat

Board of Directors Ward 3 · 1 seat

Board of Directors Ward 4 · 1 seat

Wards 1 through 4 each elect one director on Nov. 3, 2026. The three at-large directors (Positions 5, 6 and 7) are not on this ballot.

1 note on these statements

Incumbents Ken Wiles and Lesa Rissler are running for re-election in Wards 2 and 4. Siloam Springs Herald-Leader · Aug 12, 2026

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

David AllenDirector, At-Large Position 75sourced Brad BurnsSiloam Springs city director for At-Large Position 6.5sourced Reid CarrollSiloam Springs city director for At-Large Position 5.5sourced

Start here

Match quiz3 questions · answers stay on your phone Seat the CouncilPick winners, see the council What council decidesSubdivision appeals and growth, Wastewater plant and the 5/8-cent tax, Main Street reconstruction Key datesDeadlines and vote centers

Next date

Voter registration deadline

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

TodayAll key dates

What the next council decides

Subdivision appeals and growth

Where it standsThe Board upheld the Planning Commission's denial of the Cloudview Estates plat in May 2026.

What's on the tableHow the next Board treats appeals of Planning Commission denials and how it applies the comprehensive plan to new subdivisions.

On May 5, 2026 the Board voted 4-3 to uphold the Planning Commission's denial of the Cloudview Estates preliminary plat. City of Siloam Springs · May 5, 2026
A motion to remand the appeal to the Planning Commission failed 3-4. City of Siloam Springs · May 5, 2026
Staff reviewed the nine denial criteria and found no evidence any had been met or could not be addressed through conditions. City of Siloam Springs · May 5, 2026

Wastewater plant and the 5/8-cent tax

Where it standsThe Board adopted Ordinance 26-15 in August 2026 to extend the existing 5/8-cent sales and use tax and put the extension before voters.

What's on the tableHow about $55 million in wastewater plant and sewer line work is carried out and paid for.

Staff said the planned wastewater improvements total about $55 million, roughly $41 million for the treatment plant and about $14 million for collection lines. City of Siloam Springs · Jul 21, 2026
The tax was approved by voters in 2006 and renewed in 2018, and the 2018 bond is on pace to be retired between November 2026 and March 2027. City of Siloam Springs · Jul 21, 2026
The Board adopted Ordinance 26-15 on third reading on Aug. 18, 2026. City of Siloam Springs · Aug 18, 2026

Main Street reconstruction

Where it standsThe Board approved Resolution 14-26 in July 2026 on an $11.55 million federal RAISE grant.

What's on the tableHow the Main Street corridor project moves through final design and construction, including access for businesses along it.

The Board approved Resolution 14-26 on July 21, 2026 by a 7-0 vote. City of Siloam Springs · Jul 21, 2026
The project is the reconstruction of Main Street from the Main Street Bridge east to Lincoln Street, funded by an $11.55 million RAISE grant. City of Siloam Springs · Jul 21, 2026

Flock license plate cameras

Where it standsThe city uses Flock automated license plate reader cameras and was preparing an information page in August 2026.

What's on the tableWhether the city keeps the cameras and how long the data is retained.

The system retains data for 30 days, and the city would likely move to a 7-day option if it continues using the system. City of Siloam Springs · Aug 18, 2026

Utility billing and rates

Where it standsThe city moved to return to its previous billing software after accuracy problems in 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city handles utility billing accuracy and whether city-owned utility rates are reviewed.

In May 2026 the Board approved a $165,000 budget amendment to return to the Caselle utility billing software. City of Siloam Springs · May 5, 2026

Who matches you?

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1. How should the Board handle an appeal of a Planning Commission subdivision denial?
2. Should the city accept the federal grant to rebuild Main Street?
3. What should the city do about city-owned utility rates?

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Key dates

Voter registration deadlineSiloam Springs Herald-Leader · Sep 23, 2026Oct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsSiloam Springs Herald-Leader · Sep 23, 2026Oct 19, 2026
Election daySiloam Springs Herald-Leader · Sep 23, 2026Nov 3, 2026

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): David Allen, Brad Burns, Reid Carroll4 on this ballot

7 council seats. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

The Board has seven directors: one each for Wards 1 through 4 and three at-large directors in Positions 5, 6 and 7. The city lists the mayor separately. City of Siloam Springs
City Board positions are four-year terms and pay $264 per meeting. Siloam Springs Herald-Leader · Dec 4, 2024

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