Stuttgart Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Norma
Strabala
Norma Strabala, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Stuttgart in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Theodore “Teddy” Holt and Rick Koenig.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Theodore “Teddy” Holt
- 02Rick Koenig
- 03Norma StrabalaYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Mayor of Stuttgart since an April 2021 special election. She won a full term unopposed in November 2022.
Theodore “Teddy” Holt, Rick Koenig and Norma Strabala were scheduled to take part in the Oct. 15 candidate forum at the Grand Prairie Center, broadcast on Country 97.3. Stuttgart Daily Leader · Oct 2, 2026
On the record: Norma Strabala
8 sourced01City budget2 sourced positions
Said she told department heads that no charges should be made without prior city approval and that spending should be limited to necessities.
Own statementStuttgart Daily Leader · Sep 16, 2026Link
as reported by the Stuttgart Daily Leader
At the 2021 mayoral forum, said the city budget was the biggest challenge facing the city.
We need to be good stewards of the tax dollars”
Forum answerStuttgart Daily Leader · Mar 31, 2021Link
02Streets and drainage2 sourced positions
Asked the project engineer to break the Main Street project into phases so the city can complete as much work as possible with the remaining bond funds.
Own statementStuttgart Daily Leader · Aug 19, 2026Link
as reported by the Stuttgart Daily Leader; not a direct quote
At the 2021 mayoral forum, said the city must fix drainage before streets are repaired.
Forum answerStuttgart Daily Leader · Mar 31, 2021Link
03Sewer rates1 sourced position
Said the wastewater plant improvements are required by the state Division of Environmental Quality and the project must be completed.
Own statementStuttgart Daily Leader · Jul 8, 2026Link
04Excavator purchase1 sourced position
Cast the tie-breaking vote against tabling the ordinance to buy a new Kobelco excavator for $233,000 (May 2026).
Council voteStuttgart Daily Leader · May 20, 2026Link
05Aquatic center1 sourced position
Described new John Cain Aquatic Center rules approved after a June 2026 shooting, including paid admission for everyone and a sign-in sheet.
If you come into the aquatic center, you will pay”
Own statementStuttgart Daily Leader · Jun 19, 2026Link
06Economic development1 sourced position
Her city profile says Stuttgart needs a climate that encourages businesses and entrepreneurs to invest in the city.
we need to create a climate that encourages businesses and entrepreneurs to follow their ingenuity and invest in these ideas in Stuttgart.”
Own statementCity of StuttgartLink
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