DeQuincy Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Vance
Perkins
Vance Perkins is running for mayor of DeQuincy in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Kim Rainwater.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Vance PerkinsYou’re reading
- 02Kim Rainwater
Background
- About
- Retired after 40 years at Citgo Petroleum; president of the DeQuincy Railroad Museum Board of Directors.
- On the ballot as
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On the record: Vance Perkins
6 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Says the city should market DeQuincy aggressively to bring in more business investment, jobs and industry.
We want to increase our business climate. We want more business investment,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
02Grocery store1 sourced position
Says the lack of grocery options is one of the most common concerns residents raise with him.
When I go around visiting with everybody, that’s one of the biggest things everybody talks about is we don’t have more than one grocery store.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
03Infrastructure1 sourced position
Says that as mayor he would seek grants and other funding for infrastructure improvements.
As mayor, I will be reaching out for grants and situations where we can get additional funding to make any improvements in our infrastructure,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
04Open government2 sourced positions
Says he wants to add informal town hall meetings to regular council meetings.
I want to have a town hall meeting where it’s more informal, and people will be comfortable talking to the administration”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
Says transparency would be a priority and citizens should know as much about city government as the administration does.
I want to be very transparent. I want to be open with the citizens,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
05Growth1 sourced position
Says he wants DeQuincy to grow while keeping its small-town feel.
We just want to market the fact that DeQuincy is a small town. Everybody knows each other,”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 8, 2026Link
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