Rex Bailey Appointed to Fill Ward 2 Seat | Fayetteville Arkansas News

Springdale’s City Council picks veteran public servant Rex Bailey for a temporary Ward 2, Position 2 seat after a heated vote—despite stiff competition from finalist Kevin Flores, who brought a White House fellowship to the table. With Bailey’s 34 years of local service and Flores’ impressive resume, the council chose experience over prestige, knowing voters will decide the permanent pick in November. The mayor praised the surge in applicants as a sign of civic pride—and the race is far from over. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/63b424c6507d9de5