Doug Fowler
AR
Retired from Kraft Foods after 34 years of service and a Bella Vista resident since 2007. Served two terms on the Bella Vista City Council, including four years as mayor pro tempore and chair of the city's Advertising and Promotion Commission.
Where Doug Fowler stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 1 support
Moved to adopt an amended sewer ordinance requiring properties to connect to city sewer once service is available, applied when a home is sold; it passed 6-0.
June 26, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: cms7files.revize.com
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose
Voted for raising pay for Bella Vista's elected officials, including $8,000 a year for council members. The council split 3-3 and the mayor broke the tie in favor. He said the city must fairly pay its leaders.
May 23, 2018Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: bvwv.nwaonline.com
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
Moved to approve a $4.9 million Walton Family Foundation grant to build two Razorback Greenway trail extensions, including a new Mercy Way bridge; it passed 6-0.
October 28, 2019Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: cms7files.revize.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
Served on the Bella Vista City Council for Ward 3, Position 1.
May 28, 2024
Source: cms7files.revize.com
Presented an updated short-term rental ordinance he wrote, with permits, occupancy limits and septic inspections. The council tabled it 5-1, with him the only no vote.
October 1, 2022
Source: arkansasonline.com
Was elected mayor pro tempore by the Bella Vista City Council, 4-2.
January 24, 2022
Source: arkansasonline.com
Voted against letting the city take legal action against the Bella Vista Property Owners Association to get water for fire protection at a planned public safety building; it passed 4-2.
June 15, 2021
Source: bvwv.nwaonline.com
Moved to delay until May a resolution supporting a scenic byway designation for Arkansas 549, the future U.S. 71; his motion failed 4-2.
March 26, 2020
Source: arkansasonline.com
Past race Doug Fowler ran in:
- Council Member Ward 3, Position 2 · November 3, 2026 · Bella Vista city, Arkansas