Serious allegations in Fairfield Bay, Arkansas.
In a video released by Lake Area Weekly, former Fairfield Bay Mayor Paul Wellenberger joined community leaders to call for Mayor Jackie Sikes’ recall. He’s telling people to sign a petition. Hundreds of people have already signed. The statement comes amid concerns that Mayor Jackie Sikes is dividing the city and hurting business.
Paul Wellenberger Calls For Recall Of Mayor Jackie Sikes
The video shows Paul Wellenberger and other notable community leaders accusing Mayor Jackie Sikes of losing the city money and killing key festivals.
Paul says he tried to support Mayor Jackie Sikes but can no longer do it:
“I don’t understand a lot of what she’s doing. I’ve asked. I’ve tried to be support and I have…. We got to get this on the ballot.”
In their “Recall Roundtable Discussion,” Mayor Jackie Sikes was accused of :
- Telling people to move outside Fairfield Bay city limits.
- Refusing to work with the city council and community club.
- Holding signs protesting Fairfield Bay’s biggest employer.
- Causing local businesses to go out of business due to alleged local conference center mismanagement, including the popular jewelry store Sara Bellas.
- Killing key events at the local conference center, including the Moonshine Festival.
- Killing a state grant worth over $1,000,000, allegedly without cause.
Paul Wellenberger resigned as Mayor of Fairfield Bay on August 31st in 2020. He did it to spend time with family for medical reasons.
Paul Wellenberger returned to the political scene of Fairfield Bay last month when he was voted onto the city council.
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