Ward Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Stacey
McMinn
Stacey McMinn is running for mayor of Ward in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Art Brooke and Steven Ocker.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Art Brooke
- 02Stacey McMinnYou’re reading
- 03Steven Ocker
Background
- About
- Ward City Council member for Ward 2, Position 1, chosen by the council in April 2023.
Stacey McMinn announced her run for mayor after Mayor Charles Gastineau decided not to seek re-election. The Arkansas Leader · Mar 23, 2026
On the record: Stacey McMinn
7 sourced01Flock cameras2 sourced positions
Read a prepared statement citing concerns during the council's August 2026 discussion of license plate reader cameras.
Own statementCity of Ward · Aug 18, 2026Link
Raised questions about Flock cameras for the city to answer at the next month's meeting (July 2026).
Own statementCity of Ward · Jul 28, 2026Link
02Council terms2 sourced positions
Seconded and voted for the motion to proceed with staggered four-year terms for council members (passed 6-0, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ward · Jul 28, 2026LinkHow the council voted
Voted yes to refer the change to four-year council terms to the Nov. 2026 ballot (passed 4-0, August 2026).
Council voteCity of Ward · Aug 4, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Water system1 sourced position
Seconded and voted for continuing discussions with Grand Prairie about a possible water line sale (passed 5-1, April 2026).
Council voteCity of Ward · Apr 21, 2026LinkHow the council voted
04Water bills1 sourced position
Moved to waive water disconnect fees and suspend shutoffs for nonpayment due to Winter Storm Fern (passed 5-0, February 2026).
Council voteCity of Ward · Feb 17, 2026Link
05City pay1 sourced position
Abstained in both roll calls on Ordinance 2026-07, which sets the mayor's duties and salary (adopted, July 2026).
Council voteCity of Ward · Jul 28, 2026Link
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