Walter Burgess for Mayor


A Bryant Where Families & Businesses Thrive.

Bryant is a great place to call home and to build a business. Walter Burgess is running for Mayor because he believes that a thriving local economy should be supported with excellent roads, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility.

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25+
Years of Public Service
30+
Years Business Experience
$20M
Raised for Entrepreneurs

Bringing Conservative Business Leadership
To Bryant City Hall.

Government Service

City Council Member

2025 – Present

City of Bryant

Serving Bryant residents with a focus on public safety, fiscal accountability, and smart growth that keeps our city competitive.

Planning Commission Vice-Chairman

~10 Years

City of Bryant

Nearly a decade guiding Bryant's growth — overseeing zoning, development approvals, and long-range planning that shaped the city we live in today.

Chairman

State Leadership

Arkansas Science & Technology Board (AEDC)

Directed approximately $2.5 million per year toward Arkansas startups and entrepreneur support organizations, creating jobs and building the state's innovation economy.

Chairman

Statewide

Arkansas STEM Coalition

Led the coalition building the pipeline of science, technology, engineering, and math talent that will power Arkansas's economy for generations.

Private Sector

Co-CEO

30+ Years

Power Technology

Built and led a precision laser equipment manufacturer serving defense, biomedical, and semiconductor customers — growing it into a nationally recognized company.

Entrepreneur in Residence

Present

Phoenix Accelerator (Forge Institute)

Mentored hundreds of early-stage founders, helping defense and technology entrepreneurs access capital, navigate federal programs, and scale their ideas into real businesses.

Board of Advisors

Present

Saline County Career Technical Center

Helping prepare the next generation of skilled workers in Bryant's own backyard by connecting workforce education to the real needs of local employers.

A Vision for Our City's Future.

Great cities don't happen by accident. They're built by making the right priorities matter.

01

A City Where Families Thrive

  • Safe neighborhoods and strong communities
  • Well maintained parks, roads, and public spaces
  • Smart growth that protects Bryant's quality of life
  • Investing in the services families depend on
  • Prioritize roads, water, sewer, and flood control
02

Local Businesses Succeeding

  • Support existing businesses and local entrepreneurs
  • Welcome new jobs and investment
  • Sensible zoning and fair code enforcement
  • Build a stronger local economy
03

Responsible Leadership

  • Put taxpayers first
  • Eliminate wasteful spending with accountability and prioritizing the budgets set
  • Transparent, accountable decision making
04

Innovation for the Future

  • Modernize city services
  • Improve efficiency through technology
  • Plan for responsible growth
  • Build a stronger Bryant for the next generation