Arnold has a background rich in public service. A native of Atchison who graduated from the University of Kansas, Arnold holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration in City Management and a Bachelors in Liberal Arts with a major in Personnel Administration. He thinks our city government benefits from a directly elected Mayor. In addition to his years of public service, Arnold has authored several books including The Confluence of Vectors, a four hundred fifty page techno-thriller about terrorists from the Middle East and the United States heading toward Washington D.C. to threaten national security. His manual for executives, The Fallback Position, published by ICMA, offers insights into Arnold's values and guiding principles.
Writing is fun.
He enjoys reading non-fiction, biographies and books about science. Arnold was one of the first to join the Peace Corps and went to the Philippines. He taught English, math, and science for one year and another year helped create the Economic Development Foundation to assist in building small and medium sized industry. Arnold said people need to feel they can do serious work in a fun atmosphere.