Hayden King for Ward 5 Alderman 2029

09/11/2026

Today, we honor those who lost their lives 25 years ago. We honor our first responders and those who fought back against terrorism. We pray for them and we pray for those overseas.

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08/06/2026

Congrats! Such a great performance by these kids in the opening round!

Final in Waco, Clinton wins! 4-0.
What an amazing team performance! 7 hits and no runs or errors.
Brently Ashley with an amazing pitching performance striking out 12. Gunnar Fults closed out the game.
Brently Ashley and Grant Utroska with two hits each. Kamden Blair, Preston Blount and Preston Burrow all with a hit.

The boys take on Louisiana tomorrow at 1pm on ESPN+.

08/05/2026

Tonight, the Board of Aldermen voted to amend the proposed political sign ordinance that was originally introduced by the Planning & Zoning Committee.

The proposal, which I introduced through the committee, included language allowing all candidates—whether party-affiliated, independent/non-party, contested, or uncontested—to display political signs beginning 45 days before the primary election.

The change tonight removed the language that would have allowed all candidates—whether party-affiliated, independent/non-party, contested, or uncontested—to display political signs beginning 45 days before the primary election.

Alderman Chapman proposed to remove that specific provision while approving the remainder of the ordinance changes.

It is important to note that the Planning & Zoning Committee unanimously approved the ordinance with the equal-treatment language included before forwarding it to the Board.

Alderman Wilbanks voted against Chapman’s changes, stating that he believed the Board should have adopted the ordinance as originally proposed.

Thank you to everyone who has followed this issue and stayed engaged throughout the process. I appreciate everyone who has taken the time to participate and share their thoughts.

Voters have a responsibility to educate themselves about upcoming elections and the candidates seeking office. The timing of when a candidate is permitted to display campaign signs should not create confusion for those who take the time to stay informed. There are measures already in place in the city ordinance to ensure signs are not in public right-of-ways or in any place they’re not supposed to be. It’s not going to look like Jackson.

The language approved by the Board has been highlighted in yellow in the image.

07/29/2026

Just to clarify, this is 45 days before the primary, not February 1.

February 1 would never be the 45-day mark because the primary is held on the first Tuesday in April. Therefore, 45 days before the April 3, 2029, primary is February 17, 2029.

07/28/2026

There will be a public hearing tonight regarding the changes to the political sign ordinance proposed by the Planning & Zoning Committee. I encourage everyone to attend and share their thoughts on the ordinance.

06/06/2026

I’m generally not in favor of adding or increasing taxes, but it’s clear that the 2% Parks & Recreation Restaurant Tax has made a meaningful difference in our community. The revenue generated has helped fund important projects and improvements that enhance the quality of life for Clinton residents and will continue to do so.

Please remember to vote in the Special Election on June 9 to renew the 2% tax. Voting will take place at Traceway Park, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This funding helps maintain and improve our parks, recreational facilities, and community amenities that residents enjoy every day.

07/09/2025

Glad to see a small business from Clinton helping our fellow citizens out from Texas. I’d like to see more of this from our city

Roma Italian restaurant in Clinton is lending a helping hand to those affected by the recent flooding in Texas.

06/04/2025

I lost the election by 62 votes.
I’m not done yet. I will be back. I’m sorry our campaigning efforts were not enough

We need the right leaders for Clinton—leaders who put people first and remember those we’ve met along the way. I will always put you first.

Politics can be dirty, but it doesn’t have to be that way in Clinton. We need candidates who treat their opponents with respect and run campaigns with integrity.

This loss isn’t the end; it’s a necessary step forward into the future.

I’ll continue to keep an eye on city affairs and hold those who represent me accountable.

Thank you to everyone who supported me and believed in our vision. Let’s keep working together to make Clinton the best it can be.

06/03/2025

It’s Election Day! Polls are open 7am to 7pm. Ward 5 votes at the Public Works Building at 525 Springridge Road. I would love to have your vote as we work towards a brighter future for Clinton!

06/02/2025