Missi Hesketh
Democratic · MO
Missi Hesketh is a southwest Missouri schoolteacher who served as a city mayor. She says her priorities are making everyday costs affordable and fixing health care.
Where Missi Hesketh stands, based on their records
Supports
Environment and Public Health (2 records), Anti-Corruption (1 record), Public Infrastructure (6 records)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (11 records)
Track record
Track record — Environment and Public Health
Environment and Public Health · 2 support
Approved an ordinance updating enforcement rules for public nuisances, including abandoned vehicles and overgrown lots.
October 16, 2023Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: ecode360.com
Moved to adopt the Taney County Hazard Mitigation Plan for Forsyth.
October 13, 2022Supports Environment and Public Health
Source: forsythmo.gov
Track record — Anti-Corruption
Anti-Corruption · 1 support
Voted for Ordinance 544, which established city conflict-of-interest rules.
August 15, 2022Supports Anti-Corruption
Source: forsythmo.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 11 oppose
Cast a mayoral tie-break vote to accept a $900-per-month city technology-monitoring contract with Pearson-Kelly Technology.
May 6, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Cast a mayoral tie-break vote to pay the final $86,207 Gateway Trail bill and approve signing its substantial-completion request.
March 4, 2024Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Approved an ordinance setting hourly compensation for Forsyth’s city and prosecuting attorneys at $110.
May 15, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: ecode360.com
Moved to accept a $1,056 bid for fire-department breathing-apparatus bottles and maintenance.
March 20, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to allocate $250,000 in federal pandemic-relief funds, $25,093 from the Krehbiel fund, and $169,007 from the recreation fund to the Gateway Trail project.
March 20, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept a $27,000 trail plan from Reserve Concepts and Rock Solid, funded by federal pandemic-relief money.
January 9, 2023Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to give full-time city employees $100 safety awards and volunteer firefighters $50 safety awards.
December 19, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded a consulting agreement with Steve Huggins for city work at $20 per hour.
November 21, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded the purchase of a well communication system from ACS for $53,655 plus shipping and maintenance.
August 15, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to adopt Forsyth’s 2023 city budget.
August 15, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded a motion to file an insurance claim for fire-vehicle hail damage and accept a $4,538 repair bid.
June 20, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: forsythmo.gov
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 6 support
Cast a mayoral tie-break vote to pay the final $86,207 Gateway Trail bill and approve signing its substantial-completion request.
March 4, 2024Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to allocate $250,000 in federal pandemic-relief funds, $25,093 from the Krehbiel fund, and $169,007 from the recreation fund to the Gateway Trail project.
March 20, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept a $27,000 trail plan from Reserve Concepts and Rock Solid, funded by federal pandemic-relief money.
January 9, 2023Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to commission a master plan for a trail system at Shoals Bend Park.
December 12, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded the purchase of a well communication system from ACS for $53,655 plus shipping and maintenance.
August 15, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept a Missouri Department of Transportation agreement for accessibility work along U.S. Highway 160.
July 14, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: forsythmo.gov
Track record — General
General · 43 records
Cast a mayoral tie-break vote to award Forsyth’s banking-depository services contract to Branson Bank.
April 15, 2024
Source: forsythmo.gov
Approved an ordinance allowing Forsyth to invest public funds through the Missouri Securities Investment Program.
September 18, 2023
Source: ecode360.com
Approved an ordinance referring a three-percent adult-use marijuana sales tax for public-safety funding to Forsyth voters.
May 15, 2023
Source: ecode360.com
Presented a resident with a certificate of appreciation for work beautifying Forsyth.
April 17, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Was sworn in as mayor of Forsyth.
April 17, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept a Peace Officers Grant for Forsyth.
March 20, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 558, raising Forsyth water and sewer rates.
March 20, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to open an interest-bearing account for insurance proceeds related to dangerous buildings.
February 23, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for the first reading of a bill raising Forsyth water and sewer rates.
February 9, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to apply for a 2023 federal fire-department assistance grant.
February 9, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to open a checking account for cash evidence held by the Forsyth Police Department.
February 9, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 557, annexing parcels adjacent to Shoals Bend Boulevard.
February 9, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 556, renewing the city electric-franchise agreement with Empire Electric.
February 9, 2023
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 553, setting regulations and fees for Shoals Bend Park.
December 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept a Missouri Department of Conservation grant covering half the cost of fire-department radios.
December 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Cast the lone vote against hiring Pat Gray as Forsyth police chief.
December 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 552 to put an extension of the fire-protection tax before voters.
December 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to appoint a city coordinator for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance.
November 21, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to accept the resignations of three Forsyth police officers.
November 21, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 551, which regulated park models in existing campgrounds.
October 13, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 550, which annexed Jellystone campground property.
October 13, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to hire Jack Gates as a clerk for the Forsyth Police Department.
October 13, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved for final passage of Ordinance 549, which addressed liquor-by-the-drink permits for events.
September 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved for final passage of Ordinance 548, which addressed keeping chickens and other fowl in Forsyth.
September 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded a resolution appointing city representatives to the Missouri Solid Waste Council.
September 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 547, amending city recreational-vehicle regulations.
September 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Reported the need for accessible parking and paths at Shoals Bend Park to the city board.
September 19, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Presented a request for qualifications for design of the bike trail behind the Boys and Girls Club.
August 15, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 546, authorizing the mayor to sign a municipal agreement with the Missouri Transportation Commission.
August 15, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 545, which reapportioned Forsyth’s aldermanic wards.
August 15, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded Forsyth’s endorsement of the Ozark Run Scenic Byway project.
August 15, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Moved to reappoint Ron Perry to the Forsyth Board of Adjustment.
July 14, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 543, reaffirming the city gross-receipts tax on the electric company.
July 14, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Presented a city mission and vision statement that the Board of Aldermen adopted.
July 14, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded a waiver of a demolition-permit fee for the Shadowrock Lodge motel section and certain other dangerous buildings.
July 14, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Presented the city board with recommendations from a Shoals Bend Park development meeting, including ballfield and accessibility improvements.
June 20, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted to keep a Forsyth police officer on paid administrative leave pending further action.
May 16, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Seconded the decision to join the National Flood Insurance Program, giving local property owners access to federal flood insurance.
May 16, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted against drafting sprinkler rules for nightly rentals and park-model campground regulations.
May 16, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Was sworn in as the Ward One alderwoman on the Forsyth Board of Aldermen.
May 16, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Voted for Ordinance 542, which addressed metal detecting in Shadowrock Park.
May 16, 2022
Source: forsythmo.gov
Sent the Forsyth Board of Aldermen a letter asking it to reconsider the city ban on backyard chickens.
August 16, 2021
Source: bransontrilakesnews.com
Served as a Forsyth alderwoman; the Missouri state auditor listed her among the city board members in office on August 31, 2011.
August 31, 2011
Source: auditor.mo.gov
Past race Missi Hesketh ran in:
- United States Representative, Congressional District 7 · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 7, Missouri