Stout claims he has done a wonderful job for Springdale over the years. He credits himself with building up the funds the city is surviving on in these lean times. He also claims he has been diligently working on implementing a trail system for the past ten years. Funny, I don't recall him mentioning trails before...
Stout was recently quoted as saying, “We need to work closer with people like the Chamber of Commerce to increase the city’s revenue."
If increasing revenue is his goal, why did he side with Jim Phillips' attorney trying to block Macadoodles from getting a liquor permit transfered to Springdale? Stout was the ONLY councilman to vote against the transfer.
Rick Culver, President of the Rodeo of the Ozarks board of directors is said to be running against Stout.