$20K Ordinance Fails, CJCC review pretrial services, and WC pushes through a $20MM Jail Expansion
A lot happened this week so I'm just going to dive right in! Ordinance to spend $20,000 of taxpayer dollars on outside council FAILED at...
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- 2 days ago
- 1 min
Want to know why attending and participating in this meeting is important? Find out more here…
WASHINGTON COUNTY FULL CJCC MEETING, Thursday, 9/28 @ 12:00 PM, Quorum Courtroom, WC Courthouse. IN PERSON ONLY. Hopefully the meeting...
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- 2 days ago
- 4 min
Ordinance to spend $20,000 of taxpayer dollars on outside council FAILED at its first reading.
But we're not done yet! Here’s how the JPs voted: click here. It will be back on the agenda up to 2 more times, with the next reading at...
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- Sep 17
- 4 min
Washington County Update - September 17, 2023
The WC QC claims to want to save taxpayer dollars, but is willing to allocate over $30,000 on outside council when our county attorneys...
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- Sep 8
- 3 min
Washington County Update - September 10, 2023
Here’s everything you need to know to keep our local government transparent… How can the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC)...
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- Sep 8
- 2 min
“I never believe I don’t have the power to do things”
- The Honorable Christi Beaumont said at the CJCC meeting. I have deemed this the quote of the year! This meeting was not posted on the...
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- Sep 8
- 2 min
A budget is more than just a series of numbers on a page; it’s an embodiment of our values...
The Finance & Budget Committee met Tuesday, 9/5/23. We reviewed budgets for the following officials: Assessor Russell Hill; Circuit...
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- Sep 3
- 3 min
Washington County Update - September 3, 2023
What we fund is what we value… Let’s dive in as the QC continues to work through the 2024 Budget. Here’s what you need to know … JESAP...
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- Sep 3
- 1 min
Continuation of 2024 Budget discussion included a request for a modest increase to the Prosecutor’s
The Prosecuting Attorney, Matt Durrett’s 2024 budget proposal contains $1,172,717.00 salaries and benefits for the three deputy PAs and...
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- Sep 3
- 2 min
JESAP ignores Mac Mayfields recommendation to hire a Criminal Justice Coordinator (CJC) …
Let’s back up a bit. What is JESAP? It is the Jobs Evaluation Salary Administration Program. Any county job that is created has to be...
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- Aug 27
- 3 min
Washington County Update - August 27, 2023
Here’s what happened last week: ➦ Finance & Budget meeting we reviewed sheriff’s budgets for 2024, which included over $1.5M in increases...
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- Aug 20
- 6 min
Washington County Update - August 20, 2023
Here’s everything you need to know about the August QC Meeting: ➦ My ordinance to fund nonprofits with ARPA money failed. Read more...
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- Aug 13
- 4 min
Washington County Update - August 13, 2023
What to learn more about the Quorum Court, in person? I’m hosting a gathering on Monday MONDAY 8/14 from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at the gazebo in...
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- Aug 6
- 5 min
Washington County Update - August 6, 2023
Here’s what happened last week: ➦ Did you know? People living in JP District 4 have not had a QC representative since last March due to...
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- Jul 30
- 3 min
Washington County Update - July 30, 2023
Here’s what happened last week ➦ The Jobs Evaluation Salary Administration Program (JESAP) met on 7/24. Every item on the agenda passed...
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- Jul 23
- 6 min
Washington County News & Update 7/23
What happened last week? We have A LOT to discuss, so grab your coffee and dive in with me! ➦ We received a FAVORABLE RULING in my AFOIA...
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- Jul 17
- 7 min
Washington County News & Update 7/16/2023
HERE’S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK: UPDATE ON MY 2022 AFOIA LAWSUIT: In December of 2022, I obtained a judgment https://drive.google.com/fil...
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- Jul 9
- 5 min
Washington County Update - July 9, 2023
What happened last week? There weren’t any county meetings last week What will you learn this week? I will walk you through several...
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- Jun 30
- 5 min
Washington County Update - July 2, 2023
What happened last week? Washington County Jobs Evaluation Salary Administration Program (JESAP) met on 6/26 The Washington County...
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- Jun 25
- 3 min
Washington County Update - June 25, 2023
What happened last week? Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) met on 6/22 The Arkansas Freedom of Information Act lawsuit I...
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