Iowa Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Brian "Shakey"
Schexnayder
Brian "Shakey" Schexnayder is running for mayor of Iowa in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Neal Watkins Jr., Paul "Hounddog" Hesse and Jordan Manela.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Paul "Hounddog" Hesse
- 02Jordan Manela
- 03Brian "Shakey" SchexnayderYou’re reading
- 04Neal Watkins Jr.Incumbent
Background
- About
- Iowa native who returned home to open a contracting business after working up north.
- On the ballot as
- Democrat
Four candidates filed for mayor: Paul "Hounddog" Hesse, Jordan Manela, Brian "Shakey" Schexnayder and Neal Watkins Jr. Louisiana Secretary of State Candidate Inquiry: Calcasieu Parish, Nov. 3, 2026 election · Aug 7, 2026
On the record: Brian "Shakey" Schexnayder
4 sourced01Drainage1 sourced position
Says culverts have not been cleaned and sit higher than the ditches, so water cannot flow.
The ditches, they cleaned the ditches, but the culverts are higher than the ditch. The water can’t flow.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 12, 2026Link
02Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Says he will get the water bill down.
I’m getting the water bill down.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 12, 2026Link
03Police funding1 sourced position
Criticizes cuts to town money for police and employee benefits.
You can’t cut the benefits for people.”
Own statementKPLC · Oct 12, 2026Link
04Town government1 sourced position
Says the town government does not take residents' concerns into consideration and should listen to them.
We're a small town, so we don't need to be run like New York City is run.”
Own statementThe Advocate · Aug 26, 2026Link
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