Harold Copenhaver | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the 58th[1] district | |
| In office January 14, 2013 – January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jody Dickinson |
| Succeeded by | Brandt Smith |
| Mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2021[2] | |
| Preceded by | Harold Perrin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 17, 1961 |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Jonesboro, Arkansas |
| Alma mater | Arkansas State University |
| Profession | Politician |
Harold 'Cope' Copenhaver[3] (born July 17, 1961) is an American politician and a Democratic former member of the Arkansas House of Representatives representing District 58 from 2013 to 2015, and the current mayor of Jonesboro, Arkansas. After being unseated by Republican challenger Brandt Smith in the 2014 GOP landslide in Arkansas, he went to work as a Senior Business Development officer for Centennial Bank in Jonesboro. In August 2016, Copenhaver announced that he would run for Mayor of Jonesboro, challenging two-term incumbent Harold Perrin. Copenhaver ran second to the two-term incumbent, but failed to pull enough votes to force a runoff. In November 2020, Copenhaver was elected mayor of Jonesboro with Perrin's endorsement.[4]
- ^ "Harold Copenhaver". Little Rock, Arkansas: Arkansas House of Representatives. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ Stevens, Monae (2 January 2021). "Harold Copenhaver takes office as new Jonesboro mayor". www.kait8.com. Retrieved 21 January 2024.
- ^ "Harold Copenhaver's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 15, 2014.
- ^ Jared, George (2020-11-04). "Copenhaver wins Jonesboro mayor's race, Agee wins Paragould mayoral race". Talk Business & Politics. Retrieved 2023-09-29.