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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Springhill Mayor & Board of Aldermen Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 6 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose the mayor, and voters in Districts 2 and 3 each choose one alderman. Districts 1, 4 and 5 drew one candidate each at qualifying.

Deadline to request an absentee ballot · Oct 30

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Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01Water and sewer finances4 sourced facts

Where it standsAuditors say the water and sewer system does not pay for itself, and the city ordered a water rate study in 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to raise water and sewer rates and how to pay for water system projects.

02Garbage rates2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe monthly garbage rate rose from $20 to $25 in 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city responds when its garbage contractor's costs rise again.

03Unpaid utility bills and renter deposits3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city regularly writes off unpaid utility bills; a 2024 plan to double renters' water deposits failed.

What's on the tableWhether to change water deposits or collections to cut unpaid bills.

04Budget and audit findings3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY 2025 audit found the city broke the Local Government Budget Act; the board adopted a new budget in June 2026.

What's on the tableHow the board monitors spending and amends the budget during the year.

05City vehicles3 sourced facts

Where it standsA 2024 push to put GPS on city vehicles was blocked, and the city adopted a vehicle travel reimbursement policy in 2026.

What's on the tableHow the city tracks and pays for the use of city and officials' vehicles.

06Grants, roads and downtown3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is using state grants for road repairs, downtown sidewalks and a monument sign.

What's on the tableWhich grant-funded projects to pursue and how to pay the city's share.

07Council meetings and communication1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe board meets monthly at City Hall; minutes are posted on the city website.

What's on the tableHow the city keeps residents informed about council decisions.

1 note on these statements

Springhill's police chief and city marshal races are also contested on Nov. 3, 2026; this guide covers the mayor and aldermen only. Minden Press-Herald · Aug 10, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Springhill raise garbage fees when landfill costs go up?

  2. 2. Should renters pay a higher water deposit than homeowners?

  3. 3. Should the city put GPS tracking on its vehicles?

  4. 4. What should come first for Springhill's economy?

  5. 5. Should council meetings be broadcast or recorded for residents?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted4 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): D. Nicole Frazier, J.B. Law, Michael Whitlock5 on this ballot

5 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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