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Conway council swears in three returning members; Beth Helms chosen mayor pro tem
Summary
City Council sworn in Amanda Butler, William Goldfinch and Beth Helms and by acclamation elected Helms mayor pro tem; procedural items and consent agenda also passed unanimously at the January special meeting.
The City Council of Conway administered oaths of office to three returning members — Amanda Butler, William Goldfinch and Beth Helms — at a special meeting in January 2026, then by acclamation elected Beth Helms to serve as mayor pro tem for the year. Council members repeated the official oath, followed by congratulations from the presiding official.
After the swearing-in, the council took up routine business and approved the consent agenda by a properly seconded motion, with the presiding officer announcing the motion carried unanimously. The council then heard other agenda items including first readings of multiple zoning and annexation ordinances and several special presentations.
The election of the mayor pro tem was made by motion and second, with no objection raised; the presiding officer announced that Helms would serve as mayor pro tem for 2026. The council also scheduled final readings and follow-up hearings where required by ordinance for items that received first reading.
The meeting concluded after an executive session and subsequent public vote on appointments and a developer selection for an economic development project.
