On Tuesday, July 1, Pentecostal Church of God pastor, and school board member Konnor McKay formally announced his mayoral bid for the City of Waldron:
Announcement to the citizens of Waldron, Arkansas:
My name is Konnor McKay, and I am pleased to officially announce my candidacy for Mayor of the city of Waldron in the 2026 election. As a member of this community, I am motivated by a genuine love for Waldron and a strong desire to serve its residents. My wife, my son, and I love living here, and we believe in this community and its future. We share a deep desire to see Waldron prosper, and I believe I am the man for the job to help lead us there.
The strengths I bring to the table include a strong work ethic, leadership experience, and a commitment to public service. I have served on the Waldron School Board for six years and the local Housing Board for eleven years. Additionally, I have served as a firefighter for the city of Waldron and a first responder for Scott County’s Jaws of Life for over a decade. All of these roles have collectively given me valuable insight into the needs of our community.
In addition to my public service roles, I have served in ministry for 13 years. This experience has strengthened my organizational leadership, team-building skills, and my ability to serve with compassion, and Empathy. It has taught me the importance of listening, leading with humility, and working for the good of others. these are values I will carry into my role as mayor.
I pledge to be a hard worker, actively involved in community events, and engaged in the daily operations of our city. I believe that strong leadership is built through hands-on involvement and a genuine commitment to the well-being of every resident.
My heart is to work alongside other civic and county leaders to bring positive impact to Waldron—collaborating with city employees, the city council, community members and leaders to achieve our shared goals.
My focus as your mayor will be on being committed to making Waldron a place people are proud to call home. I recognize the need for renovated infrastructure and a clean, organized city, and I will work diligently toward these goals. I am committed to transparency and collaboration, ensuring your voices are heard and decisions reflect our shared values.
It would be one of the greatest honors of my life to serve our city in this capacity. I humbly ask for your support and your vote in November of 2026.
McKay for Mayor 2026 — A Vote for passion, and Purpose.
