Glenwood City Commissioner · Nov 3, 2026
Neil
Haynes
Neil Haynes, the incumbent, is running for Glenwood City Commissioner in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 2 candidates are running for 2 seats.
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The race · City Commissioner
- 01Neil HaynesYou’re reading
- 02Sherri Meyer
Background
- About
- Glenwood city commissioner named the city's sanitary service and water commissioner for 2026.
On the record: Neil Haynes
5 sourced01Lakeside trail1 sourced position
Said a bond issue may be needed for the lakeside trail if the city cannot budget enough, and that he does not see how the city cannot pursue it (Jan. 2026).
I’m just saying if we can’t budget enough over the next four years, a bond issue may be needed”
Own statementPope County Tribune · Jan 5, 2026Link
02North Lakeshore Drive1 sourced position
Asked for an open-house informational meeting on the North Lakeshore Drive options, plus a public hearing (Sept. 2026).
I think we need a public hearing as well”
Own statementPope County Tribune · Oct 5, 2026Link
03Rental property ordinance1 sourced position
Supported starting a rental property ordinance, saying it should be simple, transparent and introduced in steps with public input (Aug. 2025).
We need to do something like this.”
Own statementPope County Tribune · Aug 18, 2025Link
04Auto shop rezoning2 sourced positions
as reported by the Pope County Tribune; not a direct quote
Said he had reservations about rezoning 740 North Franklin Street but would support it after learning the nature of the business (April 2026).
This is a very visual entrance into town”
Own statementPope County Tribune · Apr 20, 2026Link
Voted yes on rezoning 740 North Franklin Street from R-3 (Multiple Residential) to B-1 (Community Business) for an auto service shop (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Council votePope County Tribune · Apr 20, 2026LinkHow the council voted
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Neil Haynes: their words and their votes on the same issue
Auto shop rezoning
In their words
Said he had reservations about rezoning 740 North Franklin Street but would support it after learning the nature of the business (April 2026).
Apr 20, 2026 ·as reported by the Pope County Tribune; not a direct quote ·Pope County Tribune · Apr 20, 2026
On the record
Voted yes on rezoning 740 North Franklin Street from R-3 (Multiple Residential) to B-1 (Community Business) for an auto service shop (passed 5-0, April 2026).
Apr 20, 2026 ·Pope County Tribune · Apr 20, 2026
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