‘And those unopposed?’

City Attorney Forrest Jacobi, Ida Meyer, Terry McClung, Harry Meyer, and David Avanzino are running unopposed. Alderman Nick Roberts confirmed he is not running.

David Avanzino

I’m running for City Council to be a part of progressive and meaningful change, while honoring our history, in Eureka Springs. I have heard many concerns of residents and I believe I’m the best person to bring these concerns to City Council so that we can work on solutions.

I’m qualified for the position because I’m a local business owner with a pulse on the community. I’ve managed 100 plus staff in the past and have served on several nonprofit boards. I’m not afraid of tough conversations so long as they’re respectful and serve a purpose.  

My top priorities are fiscal responsibility, affordable housing for Eurekans, infrastructure, CAPC, and movement towards making Eureka Springs a place where locals can live and work in peace. The most pressing needs of the city are affordable housing, infrastructure (roads, sidewalks, internet access, etc.), and transformation of the CAPC.           

I would like to see residents and local government working together in a cohesive manner. We have many creative, intelligent, and passionate locals with great ideas to improve Eureka Springs. We need to capitalize on this passion and collaborate with those that are willing to dedicate their time, energy, and efforts. We are stronger when we all work together.

The best way to reach me for city council related items will be at jdavanzino@gmail.com.

Harry Meyer

I have served two terms on the Eureka Springs City Council. I also served one year on the CAPC where the commission made much needed changes. We cut almost $500,000 from office and employee expenses, partly by moving the offices to the Auditorium. We installed a new wheelchair lift in the lobby of the Aud and began the refurbishment of the basement installing an elevator, painting, and sound panels. All this was so that valuable square footage can be used for events. The CAPC is now paying for all utilities and improvements of the Auditorium relieving the city, which has been paying all utilities.

My priorities as a councilman have been infrastructure and paying off bonds. I don’t take credit for all that has been accomplished. Mayor Berry has had the infrastructure as one of his priorities, as well. We paid off a bond early. We were able this year to build a new shop building without borrowing money.

I campaigned to reduce the speed limit on East Mountain and Echols Sts., as well as adding speed cushions on East Mountain, Echols, Council, Hale and Flint Sts. to slow down the 600 cars per day that use this route.

Ida Meyer

My name is Ida Meyer, I’m 25 years old, and I’m running for City Clerk this November. Since moving here two and a half years ago, I’ve wanted to be involved in the community and dig deeper into making Eureka the place we want it to be. I feel other young adults have great ideas on how they would like to improve the community but haven’t got a chance to have their voices heard. This motivated me to run for city office.

My past six years in finance have prepared me to handle the everyday tasks of city clerk and my involvement in groups like Young Democrats will help me navigate the political side of being in an elected position.

The current city clerk has already started the process for the next city clerk to have access to more of the city’s accounting. This is something I would like to prioritize so I can assume more of those responsibilities.

Comment, questions, and concerns can be directed to my campaign email idaforeureka@protonmail.com or you can give me a call at (479) 800-4640. I look forward to being your next city clerk!