Early voting is underway - Election Day is march 3rd
Early voting is underway - Election Day is march 3rd
Stumbaugh became actively involved with the Arkansas Jaycees (Junior Chamber of Commerce), where his service earned him the prestigious national Steve Little Memorial Award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. At just 26 years old, he was elected President of the Arkansas Jaycees, a role that would later contribute to his recognition as a potential Cabot Mayor. He also went on to serve as Vice President of the U.S. Jaycees, showcasing his leadership as the community prepared for important initiatives like Early Voting and supporting candidates such as Stubby for Lonoke County Judge.
As the Cabot Mayor, Stubby established the city's first dedicated finance department to track tax dollars more transparently, a move that aligns with his commitment to transparency ahead of the upcoming Early Voting and his campaign for Stubby for Lonoke County Judge.
Some of the projects he took on
include The Cabot Veterans Park Community Center with an indoor pool, The Cabot Animal
Shelter, Multi Million dollar Central Arkansas Water Project, major drainage project in all areas
of the city, major sidewalk projects throughout the city. All of these projects impacted the entire
city in a positive way and the people's money was spent responsibly and within the budget set by
and voted by the elected Cabot City Council.
In January 2003, at age 35, Stumbaugh made history by becoming the youngest Cabot Mayor.
He took a job at a gas station in Cabot, pumping gas, when he was only 11. His boss gave him the nickname Stubby, which has stuck with him
“I was voted by my senior-high class as most likely to be elected mayor of Cabot,” Stumbaugh said.
As Mayor he served on the following boards.