Waldron Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Josh
Young
Josh Young is running for mayor of Waldron in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Konnor McKay.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Konnor McKay
- 02Josh YoungYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Military veteran who now oversees logistics and reverse logistics for Target. He spent eight years in the military and two more working for a Department of Defense contractor.
Josh Young appears on the ballot as William Joshua Young. KNWA · Oct 20, 2026
On the record: Josh Young
8 sourced01Water and streets3 sourced positions
As reported by the Waldron News
Named streets and water as the problems that need attention first.
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
As reported by the Waldron News
Said he wants the city to compare the long-term costs of repairing the current water system with building a new water plant.
Why not build a new one so we know it’s going to be reliable for the next 10 to 20 years?”
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
As reported by Resident News Network; not a direct quote
Said at a candidate roundtable that infrastructure and flooding must be addressed before other efforts to improve Waldron can take hold.
Forum answerResident News Network · Oct 1, 2026Link
02Grants1 sourced position
As reported by the Waldron News
Questioned why Waldron has not won water grants as nearby towns have, and said the city should pursue every opportunity available.
The worst they can tell you is no.”
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
03Flooding1 sourced position
As reported by the Waldron News
Pointed to flooding on Winchester Street and said he wants to start by learning what has been tried and where the process has stalled.
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
04Downtown1 sourced position
As reported by the Waldron News
Said the city should look into grants, tax incentives and other programs to help people buy and restore vacant Main Street buildings.
You gotta give them a reason to buy it too”
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
05Interstate1 sourced position
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Said the coming interstate is an opportunity and the community must give travelers a reason to exit and come into town.
If somebody’s coming off that interstate, what are they going to see?”
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
06Transparency1 sourced position
As reported by the Waldron News
Said residents should have a better understanding of where city money comes from, where it goes and why some projects move forward.
The biggest thing is getting out the correct information”
Own statementWaldron NewsLink
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