Democratic Party of Baxter County
Meeting Minutes
Baxter County Library
10/3/26
Chair Mary O’Shields called the meeting to order at 10:16 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance: Shane Tilley led the group in the pledge.
Minutes: Called for any changes to September minutes. Called for approval of minutes. Donnie Huffine made the motion. Dennis Hopkins 2nd and all were in favor. September minutes were accepted.
Treasury Report: Paulette Riley
As of the end of September 2026 and with ACT Blue contributions the ending balance is $4810.35. Remember to donate as we continue to support democratic candidates on the ballot for 2026 and in the future.
Chair Update: Mary O’Shields
Mary introduced the committee chairs and asked for new members to raise their hands. Remember all are welcome.
Mary discussed the current balance in the treasury and the amount going out for fundraising and for local and state candidates. We work primarily on donations, so that continues to be an important source of revenue. We are so grateful for your donations to support candidates that want to make a change.
Mary thanked the group for donation, volunteering for door hanging and the fair. It is all needed and appreciated. The fair was a low turnout-it was hot and people do not have alot of extra money to spend on things. R. Baird was the winner of the family aquatic pass.
Speaker: Michelle Allgood
Michelle Allgood spoke to the group about the upcoming vote regarding Issue 3, which will be on the November ballot and is about creating economic development districts. See more information at www.yeson3vote.com
Announcements/Open Discussion:
Marketing manager Kirstin Johnson discussed our continued social media growth. Kirstin also reported a growth in people signing up to volunteer, which is great! If you want to volunteer and haven’t signed up yet, reach out at baxtercountydemcommittee@gmail.com
Mary reminded the group that we have Democratic Party of Baxter County t-shirts available for $20.
We’ll provide rides to the polls.
There will be a candidate forum on Tuesday October 6th from 3-7. All local and state candidates have been invited.
If you would like to discuss something or add something to the agenda please contact Mary at meaoshields@gmail.com or Jennifer at jennifer@baxtercountydemocrats.com and we will work to add that. Remember we allow time for discussion at the end of the meeting for these items.
Chair Mary O’Shields adjourned the meeting at 11:50 p.m.
DPBC Meetings: (1st Saturdays)
September 10th: THURSDAY 6-8 PM at the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas
(1042 Highland Circle, Mtn.Home, AR 72653)
November 7th: 10:15 Baxter County Library (300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home, AR 72653)
December 5th: 10:15 Baxter County Library (300 Library Hill Ln, Mountain Home, AR 72653)
City Council Meetings: (1st and 3rd Thursdays)
Meetings take place at City Hall-720 Hickory St, Mountain Home, AR 72653
November 5th: City Hall 5 p.m.
November 19th: City Hall 5 p.m.
December 3rd: City Hall 5 p.m.
December 17th: City Hall 5 p.m.
County Quorum Court Meetings: (1st Tuesday)
Meetings take place at Baxter County Courthouse- 1 East 7th Street, Mountain Home, AR 72653
November 10th: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
December 1st: County Courthouse 6 p.m.
Mountain Home School Board Meetings (3rd Thursday)
Meetings take place at Central Office-2465 Rodeo Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
November 19th: Central Office 6 p.m
December 17th: Central Office 6 p.m
