City Council

Batesville City Council

Batesville is governed by a Mayor and eight City Council members, each representing a Ward. To see a map of the wards, click here. The Mayor serves a four-year term and Council serve two-year terms. The Mayor and Council oversee city departments which are managed by Supervisors who are appointed by the Mayor.

Tommy Bryant, Alderman, Ward #1, Position #1

3110 Shade Tree Drive
Batesville,AR,72501
(870)698-2400
w1p1@cityofbatesville.com

Tommy Bryant is a lifelong Batesville resident and a 1970 Batesville High School Graduate. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry and Business from Arkansas College (now Lyon College) and serves on the president’s Council. He has served on the Batesville Planning Commission since 2005. Tommy is a past president and current board member of the Ozark Woodland Owners Association, Inc. and while in the building materials business served on the board of directors of the Arkansas Lumber & Building Material Dealers Association, the Mid-America Lumbermen’s Association and the National Lumber and Building Materials Association. He has held an Arkansas Real Estate License since 1976 and is the principal broker/owner of Bryant Real Estate.

Scott Fredricks, Alderman, Ward #1, Position #2

24 Lomond Drive
Batesville,AR,72501
870-307-8962
w1p2@cityofbatesville.com

Fred Krug, Alderman, Ward #2, Position #1

599 Bates Street
Batesville,AR,72501
870-613-3197
w2p1@cityofbatesville.com

Douglas Matthews, Alderman Ward #2, Position #2

P.O. Box 2216
Batesville,AR,72501
(870) 793-3249
w2p2@cityofbatesville.com

Dr. Douglas M. Matthews is a life long resident of Batesville. He graduated from Batesville High School, University of Arkansas, and University of Tennessee Dental School. Dr. Matthews started his dental practice with his father in 1976. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Batesville Kiwanis Club, and the First United Methodist Church. Dr. Matthews served on the Batesville Planning Commission until he was elected to the Batesville City Council in 2005.

Julie Hinkle, Alderman Ward #3, Position #1

2525 Central Avenue
Batesville,AR,72501
870-612-2657
w3p1@cityofbatesville.com

Julie Hinkle is a lifelong resident of Batesville. She graduated from Batesville High School and Arkansas State University with a bachelor of science in Corporate Finance. She is employed at the Batesville branch of the Bank of Cave City. She has one son, Carson.

Brittany Bennett, Alderman Ward #3, Position #2

510 E. Charles Street
Batesville,AR,72501
870-834-9712
w3p2@cityofbatesville.com

Paige Hubbard, Alderman Ward #4, Position #1

109 Big Pine
Batesville,AR,72501
(870) 613-2782
w4p1@cityofbatesville.com

Paige Hubbard was born and raised in Independence County. She is a graduate of Batesville High School and Arkansas State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work. Paige and her husband Wes have 4 children. They are members of Believer's Community Church.

Chris Poole, Alderman Ward #4, Position #2

277 Sawmill Road
Batesville,AR ,72501
(870) 793-5227
w4p2@cityofbatesville.com

Chris Poole was born and raised in Independence County. He graduated from Cushman High School and holds a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from Arkansas State University. Chris is employed by White River Health System and also serves as an Adjunct Instructor at UACCB. Chris and his wife Kim have three children.