Baxter City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Douglas C.
Francis
Douglas C. Francis is running for Baxter City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 4 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Douglas C. FrancisYou’re reading
- 02Joe Mussell
- 03Jeff Phillips
- 04Zach TabattIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired; lists his experience as a Master Sergeant and three years working on a church budget.
Douglas C. Francis, Joe Mussell and Jeff Phillips did not respond to the KAXE election guide; Zach Tabatt did. KAXE · Sep 28, 2026
On the record: Douglas C. Francis
6 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
Wants the city to work toward a $200,000 budget surplus so levies do not place an undue burden on taxpayers.
Work towards a 200K $ budget surplus”
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02Highway 371 overpass1 sourced position
Wants an injunction on the Highway 371 overpass and a vote on whether it goes forward.
Place an injunction on the 371 overpass, have a vote as to weather the overpass comes to fruition.”
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03Permits1 sourced position
Wants to combine some city permits into one and eliminate half of the permits.
Abolish half of the permits.”
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04Business climate1 sourced position
Wants to make Baxter a more business-friendly city.
Make Baxter a more business friendly city.”
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05Open government1 sourced position
Says there should be no closed-door meetings and that the people should have the final say on all pay raises.
The people have the final say in all pay raises.”
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06Candidate questionnaires1 sourced position
Did not respond to the KAXE candidate questionnaire.
Own statementKAXE · Sep 28, 2026Link
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In their own words
Answered by the candidate on Oct 23, 2026
How should Baxter handle its local sales tax, which is expected to end in 2027 without an extension?
Their pick: Yes, keep seeking the extension
Yes. A 20% sales tax. And place in property yax fund.
What should the council do with the 2027 property tax levy?
Their pick: Keep the levy flat
No property taxes. Abolish welfare, put funds toward property taxes!
How should Baxter handle the Highway 371 overpass project and its local costs?
Their pick: No, reject the design
no. It should have gone to the people.
What should Baxter do about police staffing and the police facility?
Maybe. I havent looked into it or heard anything about it.
When, if ever, should Baxter use tax increment financing for housing?
Their pick: Yes, when a project needs it
yes
How should Baxter zone for new housing?
Their pick: No, keep current lot sizes
No more small lots.
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