Bartlesville, OKVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Bartlesville City Council Ward 3 · Nov 3, 2026

Jim Curd Jr.

Candidate for City Council Ward 3 (incumbent)

13 candidates · 5 seats5 sourced positions

Jim Curd Jr., the incumbent, is running for Bartlesville City Council Ward 3 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Josh Lock and Ingard Curtiss.

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Bartlesville mayor and Ward 3 councilor, and a local restaurant owner for over 40 years.

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Where Jim Curd Jr. stands: positions on the record

License plate cameras1 sourced position

  • Supports the license plate readers under the council's privacy rules.

    “I support automated license plate readers (ALPRs).”

    Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 18, 2026

Comprehensive plan1 sourced position
Business recruitment1 sourced position

  • Backs the economic development program and the Bartlesville Development Authority to attract industry.

    “Support our strong Economic Development (ED) program and the Bartlesville Development Authority (BDA) to attract new industries, retail and restaurant choices and help retain and grow local employers.”

    Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 18, 2026

City debt1 sourced position

  • Wants prioritized bond issues built with volunteer city committees.

    “Collaborate with volunteer city committees to create prioritized, prudent bond issues, maintaining the strong public trust and support we have historically received.”

    Own statementThe Wiley Post · Sep 18, 2026

City manager search1 sourced position

  • Council voted 5-0 to appoint Laura Sanders interim city manager; Curd called it a unanimous vote (August 2026).

    “I think our (unanimous) vote affirms that we’ve got the right person for the job,”

    Council voteCity of Bartlesville · Aug 13, 2026

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