Jonesboro Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
J. "Spike"
Harris
J. "Spike" Harris, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Jonesboro in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Leslie Thompson.
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The race · Mayor
- 01J. "Spike" HarrisYou’re reading
- 02Leslie Thompson
Background
- About
- Mayor of Jonesboro since 2023, former Jonesboro Chief of Police and U.S. Marine veteran.
- On the ballot as
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On the record: J. "Spike" Harris
6 sourced01Public safety1 sourced position
as reported by KNOE
Said public safety is his top priority for 2026 and the town plans to build a new police department.
My priority right now is public safety for 2026. So, we’re getting ready to hopefully rebuild; we’re going to build a new police department.”
Own statementKNOE · Jan 2, 2026Link
02Business growth1 sourced position
as reported by KNOE
Said a police department that looks good would help attract new businesses to Jonesboro.
Own statementKNOE · Jan 2, 2026Link
03Town finances2 sourced positions
Said higher water and sewer revenues helped the town reach a zero balance on its debt to Entergy.
Our increased water and sewer revenues contributed greatly to our ability to reach a zero balance with Entergy, which removes a significant burden from the Town’s budget and allows us to move forward with greater financial clarity and stability.”
Own statementJackson Parish Journal · Aug 11, 2026Link
as reported by KNOE
As a 2022 candidate, said the city hall budget was too high and he would shift money to the fire and police departments.
I think the budget for city hall is too high”
Own statementKNOE · Oct 20, 2022Link
04Streets1 sourced position
Said the town's goal is to finish at least one street improvement project each month as funding allows.
Our goal is to complete at least one street improvement project each month as funding allows”
Own statementJackson Parish Journal · Jun 28, 2026Link
05Water and sewer1 sourced position
campaign announcement published as paid content
His re-election campaign lists continued water and sewer modernization, street rehabilitation and business recruitment among its goals.
Own statementJackson Parish Journal · Sep 2, 2026Link
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