Elected Officials

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All meetings are streamed live on YouTube @bryantarkansas where you can find an archive of public meetings. 

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The City of Bryant is a Mayor-Council form of government. The Mayor-Council form consists of a Mayor elected at-large, who serves as the City's chief administrative officer, and a separately-elected Council (elected by Ward) which serves as the municipality's legislative body. 

The Mayor is elected by the voters at-large and serves four-year terms.

City Council members in the City of Bryant are elected by voters within their specific ward during regular (nonpartisan) elections. Each ward has two positions, and residents vote for the candidate representing their area. They serve two-year terms. 

The Mayor has several duties as the top elected official for the City of Bryant. Some of these duties include: 

• Executive leadership
  • Overseeing the day-to-day administration of the City
  • Working with department directors to make sure services are running effectively
  • Helping set priorities for how the City carries out Council-approved policies
• Policy leadership and Council coordination
  • Presiding over City Council meetings
  • Helping guide discussion and keeping meetings orderly and productive
  • Working with Council members to move policy ideas forward
  • Has tie-breaking authority during a vote
• Budget and financial oversight
  • Playing a key role in developing the annual budget
  • Working with staff to present funding recommendations to Council
  • Helping ensure resources align with community priorities
• Public representation
  • Representing the City at public events, regional meetings, and intergovernmental discussions
• Appointments and oversight
  • Appointing members to committees and commissions
  • Helping ensure advisory groups are functioning effectively and aligned with City goals

The City Council is the collective decision-making body that sets the direction of the City. Their duties include:

• Lawmaking and policy
  • Introducing, discussing, and voting on ordinances and resolutions
  • Setting rules and policies that guide how the City operates
  • Approving or denying major initiatives affecting residents and development
• Budget approval
  • Reviewing and adopting the annual City budget
  • Deciding how public funds are allocated across departments and services
  • Monitoring spending throughout the year
• Representation of residents
  • Serving as a direct voice for residents in their ward
  • Bringing forward community concerns, requests, and ideas
  • Helping ensure decisions reflect what residents need and value

City Council meetings are held on the last Tuesday of the month (with a few exceptions: August 18, November 17, December 15) at 6:30 PM at the Boswell Municipal Complex (Bryant City Hall) located at 210 SW 3rd St. 

All City Council meetings have a public comment section that allows residents to speak for three minutes. 

All meetings are streamed live on YouTube @bryantarkansas where you can find an archive of public meetings, however participation is limited to viewing, as the City does not monitor the comments during the meeting. 

All meetings are streamed live on YouTube @bryantarkansas where you can find an archive of public meetings.

Agendas are published at least 72 business hours before a meeting. To receive notifications of agendas being published, sign up for NotifyMe. 

View department contacts here. 

View elected official contacts here. 

View committee/commission contacts here. 

An ordinance is a law; it creates a permanent rule or policy and is enforceable, often carrying penalties if violated. 

A resolution is more like a formal statement; it expresses the Council's position, support, or intent, but doesn't create a binding law. 

The City encourages resident engagement, and all meetings are open to the public. You can view committee/commission vacancies here. 

Yes, we have several committees/commissions: 

• Community Engagement Committee
• Parks Committee
• Planning Commission
• Water/Sewer Advisory Committee

You can view vacancies here. 

Yes. 

Within the General Fund, Public Safety, which includes Police, Fire, Courts, and Animal Control. 

The City of Bryant issues proclamations and special Mayoral recognitions to honor and commemorate special observances, highlight community achievements, and convey messages of significance to our city. Requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The Mayor's Office reserves the right to approve or decline any request and make edits to submitted drafts. 

Requests must be submitted 14 days in advance of the proclamation/recognition date. If less than 14 days' notice is given, the Mayor's Office reserves the right to decline. 

Please email your request with a sample proclamation text and/or specific relevant details that you would like to be included in the proclamation or special Mayoral recognition, including the date/time you would like to have the Mayor in attendance. Requests can be sent to Communications Manager, Jordan Reynolds, at jreynolds@cityofbryant.com.

Please note, proclamations will not be issued for: 

• Campaigns or events contrary to city policy or values
• Political or commercial endorsements
• Issues pertaining to legislative or ballot proceedings
• Similar or duplicate requests
• For-profit causes