Mayor Butch Berry

Having served two terms as Mayor, I understand how municipal government and its complicated financial systems work.

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The most comprehensive experience was navigating through Covid.

That put me and my administration through an unprecedented test of leadership to live up to our oath to preserve and protect the city and the citizens of Eureka Springs. We had both a health crisis and an economic crisis to deal with.

I’m proud to say we have come through it stronger than ever.

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My service on the Executive Committee of the Arkansas Municipal League is important for building relationships and opportunities throughout the state and for keeping on top of state law.

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My priorities continue to be:

• Solid financial management of the tax payer dollars,

• Infrastructure improvements (water, sewer, sidewalks),

• Economic development and diversification,

• Housing - rental and ownership,

• Expanding city limits,

• Expanding our hospital,

• Tourism

• Clean, green energy,

• Workforce development,

• Environment & sustainability

• Increasing reserves,

• Open communication,

• Accountability

• Broadband.

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A pressing need will always be infrastructure and finding ways to fund those major projects.                            

Housing – both rental and ownership and expanding water and sewer are critical for growth and maintaing a solid workforce. Through the Mayor's Task Force on Economic Development, the Community Development Corporation of Eureka Springs, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, has been estabished 

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We continue to aggressively seek grants and build our reserves to fund major projects. Housing is being addressed through an independent nonprofit. Water and sewer are an ongoing work in progress.