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WASHINGTON COUNTY FULL CJCC MEETING, Thursday, 9/28 @ 12:00 PM, Quorum Courtroom, WC Courthouse. IN PERSON ONLY. Hopefully the meeting...
Sep 24, 20231 min read


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...
Sep 24, 20234 min read


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...
Sep 17, 20234 min read


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)...
Sep 8, 20233 min read


“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...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 8, 20232 min read


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...
Sep 3, 20233 min read


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...
Sep 3, 20231 min read


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...
Sep 3, 20232 min read


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...
Aug 27, 20233 min read


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...
Aug 20, 20236 min read


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...
Aug 13, 20234 min read
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...
Aug 6, 20235 min read
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...
Jul 30, 20233 min read
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...
Jul 23, 20236 min read
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...
Jul 17, 20237 min read
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...
Jul 9, 20235 min read
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...
Jun 30, 20235 min read
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...
Jun 25, 20233 min read
Quorum Court Update - June 18th, 2023
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE DISTRICT 9 WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS BETH COGER June 18, 2023 NEWS AND UPDATE FROM LAST WEEK: The Washington...
Jun 18, 20235 min read
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