DeQuincy Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kim
Rainwater
Kim Rainwater is running for mayor of DeQuincy in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Vance Perkins.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Vance Perkins
- 02Kim RainwaterYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Former DeQuincy city planner with a background in construction and real estate.
- On the ballot as
- Republican
On the record: Kim Rainwater
6 sourced01Growth2 sourced positions
Says the city should set requirements so new buildings reflect DeQuincy's historic character before new construction comes in.
I think sometimes it’s just important to set those requirements in place prior to new construction coming in.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
Says growth and preserving DeQuincy's small-town character can go together if done responsibly.
Sometimes change is hard, but change is required for growth. I believe that if you’re not growing, you’re dying,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Drainage1 sourced position
Says the city needs to work daily to improve drainage.
I definitely think that we need to work daily to improve that, drainage especially,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Economic development1 sourced position
Says DeQuincy needs to seek out opportunities rather than wait for them.
I believe that we lack opportunity. I don’t believe that opportunity always comes to you,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Open government1 sourced position
Says the city may look at livestreaming council meetings.
I think it’s something that we may look at to go live so that people understand what is going on,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Streets1 sourced position
Points to a road overlay and point repair project starting in the fall as ongoing infrastructure work.
DeQuincy will be kicking off a road overlay project and point repair project that will be starting in the fall”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
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