On Tuesday, June 7, Mayor Allen Brown announced his re-election bid to over 200 supporters at Crossties in downtown Texarkana, Arkansas. Introduced by Robin Hickerson and preluded by a video showcasing accomplishments during the past 3½ years, Mayor Brown was enthusiastic about his desire to seek a second term as the mayor of Texarkana, Arkansas.

With a financial background, Mayor Brown sited one of his accomplishments being a strong fund balance and financial stability. One of the things he is most proud of is being able to budget salary increases for every City employee for the past two years. Per the Texarkana Gazette, this had not happened since 2012. “Employees are the backbone of any organization, and the City of Texarkana, Arkansas, is blessed to have many truly dedicated people who work hard and want the best for our City,” Mayor Brown said.

Mayor Brown thanked his family for their continued support. He jokingly said he listened mostly to his grandchildren as they looked on. He also said they were a driving force in his decision to run again. “I told you almost four years ago that I was committed to our City, and I felt like I could make a difference,” said Mayor Brown. “I hope I have proved worthy of your support and that you feel like I have made a positive impact.”