The Ward City Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday, August 4, 2026, to consider placing a proposed change to council-member term lengths before city voters.
The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Ward City Council Room.
According to the published agenda, council members will consider an ordinance referring the issue to voters during the 2026 general election.
If placed on the ballot and approved by voters, the measure would change the length of terms served by Ward City Council members from 2 years to 4 years.
The proposed ordinance also includes an emergency clause and language addressing other related purposes.
The agenda does not indicate that council-member terms will automatically change. The council will first consider whether the question should be referred to Ward voters and placed on the 2026 general election ballot.
Meeting agenda
Call to order
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll call
City officials will record the council members present for the special meeting.
Special business
Council members will consider an ordinance concerning:
Referring the proposal to Ward voters
Placing the issue on the 2026 general election ballot
Changing council-member terms from 2 years to 4 years
Declaring an emergency
Addressing other related purposes
Any final action will depend on the City Council’s consideration and vote during the meeting. If the ordinance is approved for referral, Ward voters would make the final decision during the 2026 general election.
Meeting information
Meeting: Ward Special City Council Meeting
Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ward City Council Room
City: Ward, Arkansas
Primary Issue: Possible change in council-member terms from 2 years to 4 years
Proposed Ballot: 2026 general election
Residents interested in the proposal are encouraged to review the complete agenda and attend the meeting.
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