Sherwood, Maumelle mayors win reelection; Jacksonville incumbent unseated | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Mary Jo Heye-Townsell won reelection as mayor of Sherwood on Tuesday night, defeating three challengers, according to unofficial results posted by the Pulaski County Election Commission. With an estimated 100% of votes counted, Heye-Townsell received 6,101 votes, ahead of Mike Willingham with 3,224, Nara Smith with 1,478, and Jay Bir with 1,381. First elected in 2022, she said she is focused on continuing projects including completing Jacksonville Cato, building Sherwood’s first bike trail, and presenting a plan to address the city’s animal shelter issue. She cited about $8.8 million in grants since 2023, hiring 15 police officers and increasing fiscal reserves. The article also notes criticism over the use of Flock Safety cameras.