Marion County voters reject community center tax proposals

Voters also elected Cyndi Mueller as county treasurer

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Voters in Marion County, Arkansas rejected two sales tax proposals related to the construction and maintenance of a proposed community center in Yellville. The county also elected Cyndi Mueller as the new county treasurer, defeating Amber Knowles.

Why it matters

The failed tax proposals indicate a lack of community support for the planned community center project, while the treasurer election results in a change of leadership for the county's financial management.

The details

The first proposal for a 0.25% sales and use tax was defeated with 74% of voters opposing it. A second measure authorizing park and recreational improvement bonds and a 0.5% sales and use tax was also rejected, with 73% voting against it. In the treasurer race, Cyndi Mueller received 55% of the vote to defeat Amber Knowles.

  • The election took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

The players

Cyndi Mueller

The newly elected Marion County treasurer.

Amber Knowles

The defeated candidate for Marion County treasurer.

Miles Wellein

The winner of the District 9 Quorum Court race.

John Rosenthal

The defeated candidate in the District 9 Quorum Court race.

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The takeaway

The failed tax proposals suggest a lack of community support for the planned community center project, while the treasurer election results in a change of leadership for the county's financial management.