Eight Fayetteville residents are vying for three City Council seats on the Nov. 3 ballot, a contest that will influence how the city manages rapid growth, housing affordability, and transportation investments—issues that directly affect daily life for families, businesses, and commuters.
According to Arkansas Online, City Council members serve four‑year terms and receive an annual salary of $19,846.58 plus benefits. Early voting starts Monday, and if no candidate secures a majority, the top two vote‑getters for each seat will advance to a runoff on Dec. 1.
Ward 2, Position 1 features two candidates. John Coleman, 49, has lived in Fayetteville for 19 years and works as a business development director for Entegrity Energy Partners. He holds a master’s in public affairs from the University of Texas and a civil‑engineering bachelor’s from the University of Arkansas. Coleman cites population growth pressure on the city’s character and quality of life as his motivation, emphasizing his engineering and sustainability background as assets for storm‑water, land‑use, and infrastructure decisions.
Sarah Moore, 46, a Fayetteville resident of 26 years, co‑founded the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and previously served four years on the City Council. She earned a bachelor’s in marketing management from the University of Arkansas. Moore is running for reelection to continue building a city where working families can afford to stay, neighborhoods stay strong, and growth is thoughtfully planned.
Ward 3, Position 1 also has two contenders. Andrew Brink, 34, has lived in Fayetteville for 15 years and is market president for Armor Bank. He holds a finance and economics bachelor’s from the University of Arkansas and previously served as a planning commissioner and parks‑and‑recreation board member. Brink frames his candidacy around ensuring a strong economy, safe neighborhoods, and infrastructure that supports future generations.
Hayley Hall, 36, a Fayetteville resident of 18 years, works as children and family coordinator for Circles NWA. She earned a master of social work from the University of Edinboro and dual bachelor’s degrees in Spanish and communication from the University of Arkansas. Hall emphasizes affordable housing, improved transportation, strong public schools, and protecting natural spaces as priorities, drawing on her experience as a social worker, mother, and former teacher.
Ward 4, Position 1 includes Chad Hall, 42, who has lived in Fayetteville for 18 years and serves as director of marketing for Chartwells. He holds a bachelor’s in communications from Arkansas Tech University. Hall’s statement highlights his desire to contribute to the city’s continued growth and quality of life, though the source cuts off before providing a full rationale.
All eight candidates answered a questionnaire for the Northwest Arkansas Democrat‑Gazette, providing the personal and policy details summarized above.
What’s next: Fayetteville voters can begin early voting on Monday, review each candidate’s questionnaire responses, and cast ballots on Nov. 3. If any race lacks a majority winner, a runoff will be held on Dec. 1 to determine the final council members who will shape the city’s development over the next four years.
Sources: arkansasonline.com
