June 30 2026 - Special City Council Meeting

The City of Conway, Arkansas held a special city council meeting on June 30, 2026, primarily to address the vacancy in a city council seat following a resignation. The city attorney explained the legal options under Arkansas law, which allow the council to either appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term or call a special election to fill the vacancy. The council voted unanimously to declare the seat vacant and discussed scheduling a follow-up meeting to decide whether to appoint an interim council member or proceed with a special election, likely to coincide with the November general election to minimize costs. The council also planned to gather more information on election costs and the swearing-in timeline for the elected replacement. A special meeting was scheduled for early July to finalize these decisions.