Sooter announces for reelection to Bentonville City Council

BENTONVILLE — Chris W. Sooter plans to seek a 10th term on the City Council.

Sooter has been an alderman since November 2002. He represents Ward 2 in Position 2. Ward 2 is in northwest Bentonville.

Sooter, 44, is chairman of the Bentonville Advertising and Promotions Commission, a member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and a member of the Bentonville Parks Conservancy, according to a news release.

He has been involved in committees related to budgeting, planning and street construction in his tenure on the council, according to the release.

“I consider it a privilege to have represented the citizens of Bentonville for the past 18 years during a time of unprecedented growth in our city,” he said.

“A number of major developments are on the horizon including new parks, trails, housing and commercial projects. As we embrace this exciting future for our city, I remain committed to being a strong advocate for the citizens and will strive each day to be a professional and responsive representative for Ward 2 and the entire city. My top priority is to continue to ensure that Bentonville is a community that we can all be proud of and enjoy living in.” Sooter is a graduate of Bentonville High School and holds a degree in accounting from the University of Arkansas. He works as the director of finance for The Jones Center. The City Council has eight members, two each in four wards. Terms are for two years. Council members are paid $808 per month, according to the city website. Municipal filings begin at noon July 29 and end at noon Aug. 5. The nonpartisan election is Nov. 3.

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